Carole Ann Ford has revealed that Peter Capaldi is keen for her too reprise her role as original Doctor Who companion Susan Foreman. The actress played the Doctor’s granddaughter from the show’s first episode in November 1963 until 1964’s ‘The Dalek Invasion of Earth’. She later returned in 1983’s ‘The Five Doctors’ and 1993 charity … >
Netflix has revealed the first look at Doctor Who star Freema Agyeman in Sense8, the new original sci-fi series from the creators of The Matrix. Described as “a gripping global tale of minds linked and souls hunted”, the 12-part series will be available to watch worldwide on Netflix from Friday 5 June. Watch the new … >
Strike Back writer Tony Saint’s new BBC One action drama will begin next month. The eight-part series follows a top secret, state-of-the-art law enforcement team whose unswerving mission is to hunt down some of Britain’s most dangerous criminals. The Interceptor starts at 9pm on Wednesday 10 June on BBC One. > Like The Interceptor on … >
Humans, Channel 4’s new thriller from the makers of Utopia and Broadchurch, will begin next month. Based on the hit Swedish drama Real Humans, the eight-part series is written by British duo Sam Vincent and Jonathan Brackley (Spooks). Humans will launch at 9pm on Sunday 14 June on Channel 4. Katherine Parkinson (In the Club), … >
Production has begun on the second season of Channel 4’s Indian Summers. Ten new episodes of the epic period drama about the final years of British colonial rule in India were commissioned in February. Season 2 will feature “political intrigue, terrorism, treachery, adultery and murder”, Channel 4 has revealed. Julie Walters, who plays Cynthia, commented: “I … >
Production has started on a new TV series based on the popular Horrible Science children’s books. The ten-part series is produced by Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller’s production company, Toff, and aimed at children between the ages of 6 and 12. Featuring “on-screen chaos, blazing backstage rows and gooey slapstick” with “comedy sketches, experiments, and … >
Doctor Who will return to Comic-Con in San Diego in July. Peter Capaldi (the Doctor), Jenna Coleman (Clara), Michelle Gomez (Missy), showrunner Steven Moffat and executive producer Brian Minchin have all been confirmed to appear in a panel in Hall H on Thursday 9 July. The panel will be Capaldi’s first ever appearance at the … >
The new season of US thriller Hannibal will begin in the UK next month. Mads Mikkelsen (Casino Royale) reprises his role as serial killer Hannibal Lecter in 13 new episodes. > Buy the complete Season 1-2 boxset on Amazon. Season 3 starts with ‘Antipasto’ at 10pm on Wednesday 10 June on Sky Living. Watch the … >
Sky Atlantic has released a trailer for the second season of Doll & Em. Starring real-life best friends Emily Mortimer and Dolly Wells, the comedy is back for six new episodes. Season 2 begins at 10.10pm on Wednesday 3 June on Sky Atlantic. Watch the trailer… Following the ups and down they experienced in Season … >
ITV has commissioned a new one-off drama about Sir Winston Churchill set in the 1950s. Churchill’s Secret will star Michael Gambon (Harry Potter) as Churchill and Lindsay Duncan (Birdman) as Clementine Churchill. The feature-length film is based on Jonathan Smith’s recently published book, The Churchill Secret: KBO, and adapted by Stewart Harcourt (Treasure Island). ITV’s … >