‘Sherlock’ Christmas special has finished filming

Principal photography is now complete on Sherlock‘s upcoming Christmas special. The one-off episode’s shoot began in Bristol on Tuesday 6 January and wrapped yesterday. Production designer Arwel Wyn Jones tweeted: “Another one done …” > Buy the complete Season 1-3 boxset on Amazon. Written by the show’s co-creators, Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat, the festive special … >

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Paul Weller announces Winter 2015 tour dates

Paul Weller will embark on a second tour later this year, playing across the UK from Brighton to Glasgow. Scottish trio Young Fathers, who won the Mercury Music Prize last year with their debut album ‘Dead’, will support Weller on the new dates in November and December. The 10-date arena tour follows the singer’s sold … >

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‘House of Fools’ Season 2 start date confirmed

Vic and Bob’s comedy House of Fools will return to BBC Two next week for a new season. Season 2 begins at 10pm on Monday 16 February on BBC Two. Set in Bob’s home, the show once again follows larger than life lothario Beef (Matt Berry) alongside Vic’s brother Bosh (Dan Skinner), Bob’s sulky son … >

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‘Benidorm’ to return for Season 8

ITV has re-commissioned Benidorm for an eighth season. Seven new episodes will begin filming on location in Spain later this year, with creator Derren Litten introducing a brand new family to the Solana. Elaine Bedell, ITV’s Director of Comedy & Entertainment commented: “Benidorm continues its enduring appeal with ITV viewers, and we look forward to … >

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Bertie Carvel: ‘Jonathan Strange’ adaptation has ‘cinematic sweep’

Babylon star Bertie Carvel has revealed that BBC One’s upcoming Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell mini-series looks like “something you’d see in a movie theater”. Adapted from Susanna Clarke’s bestselling novel by Wallander writer Peter Harness, the new seven-part adaptation is due to air on BBC One this spring. Carvel, who plays the titular Jonathan Strange, … >

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Watch confirms ‘Resurrection’ Season 2 start date in UK

The second season of US fantasy drama Resurrection will launch in the UK next month. Starring Omar Epps (House), Frances Fisher (Titanic), Mark Hildreth (The Tudors) and Samaire Armstrong (The OC), Season 2 begins at 9pm on Thursday 19 March on Watch. > Buy Season 1 on DVD on Amazon. ABC’s Resurrection follows the spine-tingling … >

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Netflix confirms UK release date for ‘House of Cards’ Season 3

The new season of US political thriller House of Cards will launch on Netflix in the UK later this month. Season 3 will debut in high quality 4K on Friday 27 February. Starring Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright, House of Cards returns to Washington with the stakes now higher than ever. President Underwood fights to … >

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Netflix confirms UK launch date for Marvel’s ‘Daredevil’ series

Marvel’s first original series on Netflix, Daredevil, will debut in the UK in April. Executive produced by Steven S. DeKnight (Spartacus) and Drew Goddard (Buffy The Vampire Slayer), all 13 one-hour episodes will premiere on Friday 10 April. Daredevil delves into the backstory of how Matt Murdock evolves into Daredevil and is the the first … >

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‘Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell’ adaptation is ‘genre-changing’, says star

Peaky Blinders star Charlotte Riley has described BBC One’s upcoming Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell mini-series as “exciting and new and different and fresh”. Adapted from Susanna Clarke’s bestselling novel by Wallander writer Peter Harness, the new seven-part adaptation is due to air on BBC One this spring. Riley, who plays Arabella, told Nerdist: “You could … >

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‘Game of Thrones’ gallery: 20 new photos from Season 5

HBO has released a set of official promotional images for the new season of Game of Thrones. Season 5 begins in the UK at 9pm on Sky Atlantic on Monday 13 April, airing less than 24 hours after the US premiere. > Order the complete Season 1-4 boxset on Amazon. New cast members include Alexander … >

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