‘Doctor Who’ and ‘Last Tango in Halifax’ nominated for LGBT awards

Doctor Who‘s ‘Deep Breath’ episode has been nominated at this year’s GLAAD Media Awards for its inclusion of Madame Vastra and Jenny. Season 8’s opener is up for ‘Best Individual Episode’ at the annual ceremony, which aims to recognise and honour representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community in the media. BBC One’s … >

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‘Blink’ director returns to ‘Doctor Who’ for Season 9

Another directed has been confirmed for the new season of Doctor Who. Hettie Macdonald, who previously directed Steven Moffat’s ‘Blink’ in 2007, will return for what is thought to be the second block of filming for Season 9. Part of Block 2’s shoot is rumoured to taking place in Spain. The news was revealed on … >

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‘Mr Holmes’ first look: Ian McKellen as Sherlock Holmes

Ian McKellen has revealed the first photo from his upcoming Sherlock Holmes movie. Set in 1947, Mr Holmes sees the X-Men star play Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s private detective at the age of 93. Based on the novel A Slight Trick of the Mind by Mitch Cullin, the film is directed by Bill Condon and will … >

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‘Grey’s Anatomy’ UK return date confirmed for the rest of Season 11

Grey’s Anatomy‘s new season will resume in the UK next month, following its mid-season break. Shonda Rhimes’ long-running medical drama returns at 10pm on Wednesday 11 February on Sky Living with ‘Where Do We Go from Here?’. The ninth episode of Season 11 sees Meredith and April continue with business as usual despite turmoil in … >

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Anna Friel’s US thriller ‘Odyssey’ to air on BBC Two

BBC Two will air NBC’s new action thriller Odyssey in the UK. The conspiracy drama series begins in the US in April and is created by writer-director Peter Horton (Grey’s Anatomy, Dirty Sexy Money) with writers Adam Armus and Kay Foster (The Following). Set in the murky shadows of contemporary global politics, Odyssey stars Anna … >

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BBC Three orders new drama ‘Thirteen’

BBC Three has announced the commission of Thirteen, a new drama series written by Marnie Dickens. The five 60-minute episodes will tell the story of Ivy Moxham and the day she escapes from the cellar that’s been her prison for the last 13 years, returning home to her family. Writer Marnie Dickens commented: “I’ve always … >

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Channel 4 orders Rich Fulcher sitcom pilot ‘That’s Rich’

Channel 4 has announced the commission of That’s Rich, a non-tranmission pilot for a new studio comedy based in a porn shop. Written by and starring Rich Fulcher (The Mighty Boosh, Noel Fielding’s Luxury Comedy), the pilot will be shot this spring. Executive producer Jo Sargent (Miranda, Absolutely Fabulous) commented: “The last time I saw … >

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Russell T Davies writing AIDS drama ‘The Boys’ for Channel 4

Queer as Folk creator Russell T Davies is working on a new Channel 4 drama series about the effect of the AIDS epidemic on young gay men in Britain. Set in the 1980s, The Boys will focus on the lives and deaths of young men from AIDS, Davies revealed at a recent Broadcasting Press Guild … >

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CultBox’s 2015 Oscar predictions: Who will win?

What was that? Did someone just say ‘Honestly, it’s just an honour to be nominated’? Yes, it’s that time of year again! Grab your replica of Cher’s 1988 Moonstruck Oscar dress (no, just me?), because the self-conscious cinematic selfie that is the 87th Academy Awards airs on Sunday 22 February. And who stands a chance … >

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‘Wizards vs Aliens’ not recommissioned for Season 4

Wizards vs Aliens looks unlikely to return for a fourth season this year. CBBC’s sci-fi adventure drama has apparently been placed on hiatus due to budget constrictions. The show’s co-creator Russell T Davies told Broadcast that there is currently “not enough money” to make new episodes, but says it has not been axed. Starring Scott … >

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