‘Ripper Street’ Season 4 begins filming

Filming has started on the fourth season of Ripper Street in Dublin. Resurrected by Amazon last year after it was axed by BBC One, the period crime drama was recommissioned for two new seasons in May. Matthew MacFadyen, Jerome Flynn and Adam Rothenberg will all be back in Season 4, alongside MyAnna Buring and Charlene … >

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‘Danny and the Human Zoo’ trailer: Lenny Henry’s new 1970s drama

The first trailer has been unveiled for Lenny Henry’s upcoming one-off fictionalised account of his life as a working-class teenager in 1970s Dudley. Danny and the Human Zoo centres round Danny Fearon (played by newcomer Kascion Franklin), a talented impressionist, and his working-class Jamaican family, as he rises to fame as a stand-up comedian. The … >

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Tom Baker says he’s joining new ‘Star Wars’ cast

Doctor Who star Tom Baker has apparently revealed that he’s going to feature in an upcoming Star Wars project. The 81-year-old actor, who played the Fourth Doctor between 1974 and 1981, was attending the recent Day of the Doctors convention in Slough. As he signed his autograph, Baker reportedly told fans: “I’m going to be … >

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‘Downton Abbey’ pics gallery: First look at last ever season

A set of promotional photos has been revealed for the new season of Downton Abbey. The period drama’s last ever episode will air on Christmas Day on ITV, following eight episodes this autumn. A press launch for Season 6 took place yesterday at the May Fair hotel in London, with cast members Maggie Smith, Hugh … >

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‘Downton Abbey’ Season 6 cast photo revealed

An official portrait of the Downton Abbey cast has been unveiled to promote the period drama’s final season. The last ever episode will air on Christmas Day on ITV, following eight episodes this autumn. A press launch for Season 6 took place today at the May Fair hotel in London, with cast members Maggie Smith, … >

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‘Miranda’ star to appear in last ever ‘Downton Abbey’ episode

ITV has announced today that Patricia Hodge will join the cast of Downton Abbey for the period drama’s series finale. The show’s last ever episode will air on Christmas Day on ITV, following eight episodes this autumn. Hodge is best known for her role as Penny in BBC One’s sitcom Miranda. ITV officially announced in … >

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Look at BBC America’s new ‘Doctor Who’ Season 9 poster

BBC America has unveiled a new poster image to promote the return of Doctor Who next month. Starring Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman as the Doctor and Clara, Season 9 begins in the US at 9/8c on Saturday 19 September on BBC America. Watch last night’s new Season 9 trailer… > Buy Season 8 on … >

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