BBC Two’s ‘The Honourable Woman’ start date confirmed

The Honourable Woman, BBC Two’s new political thriller starring Maggie Gyllenhaal (The Dark Knight), will begin next month. Written, directed and produced by Hugo Blick (The Shadow Line), the eight-part series starts at 9pm on Thursday 3 July on BBC Two. The Honourable Woman is set against the present day backdrop of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict … >

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‘Downton Abbey’ Series 5 first teaser trailer

ITV has unveiled a brief trailer for the new series of Downton Abbey. Carson’s ominous voiceover warns: “Things are changing…” Series 5 is currently filming. Eight episodes will air this autumn, followed by a feature-length special at Christmas. Watch the teaser… Guest stars confirmed for Series 5 include Richard E. Grant, Anna Chancellor and Rade … >

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‘Doctor Who’ scene tops 250 greatest sci-fi moments poll

The Doctor and Rose’s farewell at Bad Wolf Bay in 2006’s Doctor Who episode ‘Doomsday’ has been voted the greatest moment in sci-fi, horror and fantasy. SFX has revealed readers’ votes to celebrate their 250th issue, with over 96,000 votes cast in the poll. David Tennant commented: “I remember worrying on the day we shot … >

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‘The Great Fire’ trailer: ITV’s Great Fire of London drama

ITV has released the first trailer for The Great Fire, its upcoming drama about The Great Fire of London. Written by ITN’s Political Editor Tom Bradby, the four-part series stars Andrew Buchan (Broadchurch), Rose Leslie (Game of Thrones), Jack Huston (Boardwalk Empire), Charles Dance (Game of Thrones) and Daniel Mays (Mrs Biggs). Watch the trailer… Inspired … >

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Summer 2016 for ‘Sherlock’ Series 4?

Sherlock writer Steven Moffat has hinted that viewers should expect a wait of “two-and-a-half years” for the show to return. Speaking at the Cannes Lions advertising festival, Moffat told The Guardian: “Had we done the conventional form of a TV series, which is to do runs of six or twelve, it would be over by … >

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BBC One’s ‘Mapp and Lucia’ adaptation: Behind the scenes clip

Inside No 9 star Steve Pemberton has diccussed his upcoming adaptation of EF Benson’s comic drama Mapp and Lucia in a new video from the set. Mapp and Lucia is currently filming in Rye, Sussex. Watch the interview… Set in the summer of 1930, the three-part series stars Miranda Richardson (Parade’s End, Blackadder) and Anna Chancellor … >

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Maggie Gyllenhaal in ‘The Honourable Woman’ pics gallery

The BBC has released a set of promotional photos for The Honourable Woman, BBC Two’s new political thriller. Written, directed and produced by Hugo Blick (The Shadow Line), the eight-part series stars Maggie Gyllenhaal (The Dark Knight), Stephen Rea (The Shadow Line), Lindsay Duncan (The Hollow Crown), Andrew Buchan (Broadchurch) and Katherine Parkinson (The IT … >

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Ardal O’Hanlon to lead cast of new Sky1 sitcom ‘After Hours’

Sky1 has announced the cast for After Hours, a new comedy series directed by The Royle Family‘s Craig Cash. The six-part series is currently filming and will star Ardal O’Hanlon (Father Ted), John Thomson (Cold Feet) and Jaime Winstone (Mad Dogs). Ardal O’Hanlon commented: “I’m delighted to be a part of After Hours. It’s warm, … >

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Jimmy McGovern’s ‘Common’ trailer

BBC One has released the first trailer for Accused creator Jimmy McGovern’s new one-off film, Common. Set in the north west of England and based on the UK’s controversial Joint Enterprise Law, the 90-minute drama stars Nico Mirallegro (The Village), Daniel Mays (Ashes to Ashes), Sir Michael Gambon (Doctor Who) and Jodhi May (Strike Back). Common … >

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‘Utopia’ Series 2 trailer

Channel 4 has released the first trailer for the new series of Utopia. The conspiracy thriller returns for a second series in July. Watch the Series 2 trailer… Original cast members Fiona O’Shaughnessy (Jessica Hyde), Alexandra Roach (Becky), Nathan Stewart-Jarrett (Ian), Adeel Akhtar (Wilson Wilson), Oliver Woollford (Grant), Paul Higgins (Dugdale), Neil Maskell (Arby) and … >

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