Steve Pemberton’s adaptation of EF Benson’s comic drama Mapp and Lucia will air over three consecutive days in the week after Christmas. Set in the summer of 1930, the three-part mini-series begins at 9.05pm on Monday 29 December on BBC One, concluding at 9pm on Wednesday 31 December. > Order Mapp and Lucia on DVD … >
Harry Hill makes his acting debut this Christmas in BBC One’s The Incredible Adventures Of Professor Branestawm. Adapted by Charlie Higson from Norman Hunter’s classic children’s books, the hour-long family film airs at 8.30pm on Wednesday 24 December on BBC One. Hill stars as Professor Branestawm, an absent-minded inventor who is oblivious to the chaos … >
The writers of BBC One’s The Missing have revealed that they feel “a responsibility” to provide viewers with closure in next week’s finale. Starring James Nesbitt (The Hobbit), Frances O’Connor (Mr Selfridge) and Tcheky Karyo (GoldenEye), the eight-part abduction thriller has been airing on Tuesday nights on BBC One with around 7.7 million viewers tuning … >
The first teaser trailer for BBC One’s Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell has been released on Twitter. Adapted from Susanna Clarke’s bestselling novel by Wallander writer Peter Harness, the new magic drama series will air on BBC One early next year. > Order the DVD on Amazon. > Order the Blu-ray on Amazon. Watch the teaser… … >
Last Tango in Halifax will return for a new six-part season later this month. Starring Derek Jacobi and Anne Reid as love-struck septuagenarians Alan and Celia, the comedy-drama’s third season begins at 9pm on Sunday 28 December on BBC One. > Order Season 3 on DVD on Amazon. Sarah Lancashire (Happy Valley) and Nicola Walker … >
The first clip from BBC One’s Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell has appeared online. Adapted from Susanna Clarke’s bestselling novel by Wallander writer Peter Harness, the new magic drama series is expected to air on BBC One early next year. > Buy the book on Amazon. Watch the clip… The epic seven-part adaptation stars Bertie Carvel … >
Channel 4 has commissioned a third season of Toast of London. Nominated for six awards in this year’s British Comedy Awards, the show was originally broadcast as a one-off for Channel 4’s Funny Fortnight season of comedies in August 2012 marking the channel’s 30th birthday. Toast of London stars Matt Berry as eccentric actor Steven … >
A trailer has been released for this year’s Call the Midwife Christmas special. The feature-length episode of the period drama airs at 7.50pm on Christmas Day on BBC One. > Buy the complete Season 1-3 boxset on Amazon. Watch the trailer… The episode opens in 2005. Jennifer Worth is at home preparing for Christmas with … >
A new trailer for the second season of The Wrong Mans has been released. Created by and starring James Corden (Gavin And Stacey) and Mathew Baynton (Horrible Histories), the comedy series will return for four new 30-minute episodes on Monday 22 December on BBC Two. > Buy Season 1 on DVD on Amazon. Watch the … >
A trailer has been released for BBC One’s upcoming adaptation of Roald Dahl’s novel, Esio Trot. Adapted by The Vicar Of Dibley writers Richard Curtis and Paul Mayhew-Archer, the 90-minute film stars Dame Judi Dench (Skyfall) and Dustin Hoffman (Rain Man). Esio Trot will air at 6.30pm on New Year’s Day on BBC One. Watch … >