Sky1 has announced the cast for an all-star adaptation of Fungus the Bogeyman. Inspired by Raymond Briggs’ classic family story, the new four-part series is written by Doctor Who writer Tom MacRae (‘The Girl Who Waited’). Timothy Spall (Mr Turner) will lead the cast in the title role, alongside comedian Victoria Wood as Eve and … >
Downton Abbey star Samantha Bond’s new ITV drama Home Fires will begin next month. Inspired by Julie Summers’ non-fiction book Jambusters, the six-part drama follows a group of inspirational women in a rural Cheshire community with the shadow of World War II casting a dark cloud over their lives. Home Fires starts at 9pm on … >
Will Mellor, Arsher Ali and Leanne Best have joined the new season of Line of Duty. Season 3 of BBC Two’s police corruption drama began filming in Belfast last month, with Mrs Biggs star Daniel Mays playing AC-12’s “most dangerous adversary yet”. The three new cast members will play the other officers in the Armed … >
Showtime’s Golden Globe Award winning US drama The Affair will begin in the UK next month. Starring Ruth Wilson (Luther), Dominic West (The Wire) and Joshua Jackson (Fringe), the ten-part drama explores the emotional and psychological effects of an extramarital affair. The Affair starts at 9pm on Wednesday 13 May on Sky Atlantic. Watch the … >
Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has been chatting about what to expect when the show return this autumn. Season 9 began filming in Cardiff in January. Speaking to DS about the new episodes at this week’s BAFTA nominations party, Moffat teased: “We always move it on. I don’t think we’ve ever done two consecutive series … >
Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has revealed what attracts him to the Doctor’s dynamic with The Master. Season 9 will open with a two-part story featuring the return of Michelle Gomez as Missy. ‘The Magician’s Apprentice’ and ‘The Witch’s Familiar’ were shot earlier this year, including filming on location in Tenerife. > Take a look … >
An album featuring Anne Dudley’s music from BBC One’s Poldark will be released next month. Poldark: Music from the TV Series is available to pre-order now and will be out on Monday 11 May. > Order the album on Amazon. Composer, arranger and producer Anne Dudley was music producer on Les Miserables, starring Hugh Jackman … >
Steven Moffat has discussed the shift towards more two-part stories in the new season of Doctor Who. Season 9 will open with a two-parter written by showrunner Moffat, followed by another two-parter written by Being Human creator Toby Whithouse. Episodes 5 and 6, titled ‘The Girl Who Died’ and ‘The Woman Who Lived’, are written … >
ITV has recommissioned Midsomer Murders for an eighteenth season. The long-running crime drama will return for six new feature-length episodes in 2016. Neil Dudgeon and Gwilym Lee are both back as DCI John Barnaby and DS Charlie Nelson. The pair will be joined by Manjinder Virk (Ordinary Lies, Call the Midwife) as Dr Kam Karimore, … >
The BBC has released two official photos of a new Doctor Who monster. The episode currently being filmed is believed to be ‘The Girl Who Died’, written by Jamie Mathieson and Steven Moffat. Another photo shows the monster in daylight on location with director Ed Bazalgette. Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has hinted that the … >