The first promotional photo for Jimmy McGovern’s epic new BBC Two drama Banished has been released. 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. Opening in New South Wales, Australia in … >
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 … >
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 … >
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 … >
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 … >
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, … >
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 … >
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 … >
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 … >
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 … >