Poster revealed for Matt Smith’s ‘Lost River’ movie

A new poster has been unveiled for Lost River, the directorial debut of Ryan Gosling. Featuring Doctor Who star Matt Smith alongside Iain De Caestecker (Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Eva Mendes and Christina Hendricks (Mad Men), the movie will be released in UK cinemas on 24 April. The official synopsis reads: “Set against the surreal dreamscape … >

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BBC America confirms ‘Broadchurch’ Season 2 start date in US

The second season of Broadchurch will launch in the US next week. Season 2 premieres at 10/9c on Wednesday 4 March on BBC America. Watch BBC America’s trailer… Season 2 concluded in the UK last night and sees Eve Myles, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, James D’Arcy and Phoebe Waller-Bridge join the cast, alongside returning Season 1 stars … >

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BBC One has axed ‘New Tricks’ after 12 years

The BBC has confirmed that New Tricks will end after its twelfth season later this year. The long-running crime drama began in March 2003 and Dennis Waterman is the only remaining member of the original cast. BBC One controller Charlotte Moore and BBC drama controller Ben Stephenson announced today: “We are incredibly proud of New … >

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‘Banished’ trailer: Jimmy McGovern’s epic new convicts drama

BBC Two has released the launch trailer for Accused writer Jimmy McGovern’s new convicts drama Banished. From the makers of Top Of The Lake, the seven-part series stars Myanna Buring (Ripper Street), Russell Tovey (Being Human) and Julian Rhind-Tutt (The Hour). > Order Banished on DVD on Amazon. Banished begins at 9pm on Thursday 5 … >

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Faye Marsay on possible return for Shona in ‘Doctor Who’

Fresh Meat star Faye Marsay has revealed that she wants to reprise her role as Shona in Doctor Who, although nothing has been arranged yet. Marsay appeared in last year’s Christmas special, ‘Last Christmas’, alongside Nick Frost as Santa Claus. > Here are 8 recent Doctor Who characters we’d like to become companion. The Pride … >

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Suranne Jones to lead cast of BBC One medical drama ‘Doctor Foster’

BBC One has announced the cast for Doctor Foster, a new medical drama series by British playwright Mike Bartlett (The Town). Scott & Bailey star Suranne Jones will take the title role, with Bertie Carvel (Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell) playing her husband Simon. Doctor Gemma Foster is described as “a woman seemingly in control: … >

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‘Doctor Who’ filming in Tenerife next week

The makers of Doctor Who will apparently head to Tenerife tomorrow to film scenes for the new season. Block 2 of Season 9, the two-part opener, started filming earlier this month. Michelle Gomez will be back as Missy in the story, with Jemma Redgrave also returning as UNIT’s Kate Stewart. Written by showrunner Steven Moffat and … >

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‘Pompidou’ trailer: Matt Lucas’s new BBC Two comedy

The first trailer has been unveiled for Pompidou, BBC Two’s new visual comedy series created by and starring Matt Lucas. The six 30-minute episodes star Matt Lucas (Little Britain) as the titular Pompidou, an elderly oddball aristocrat who has fallen on hard times, alongside Alex MacQueen (Hunderby) as Hove, Pompidou’s long-suffering butler. Lucas commented last … >

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