‘Red Dwarf’ to return for two new seasons in 2016 and 2017

Two new seasons of Red Dwarf have been confirmed by Dave. Red Dwarf XI will air next year, followed by Red Dwarf XII in 2017. Original cast members Craig Charles (Lister), Chris Barrie (Rimmer), Danny John-Jules (Cat) and Kryten (Robert Llewellyn) will all be back. Watch the official announcement… Red Dwarf XI was planned to … >

Posted Filed under

‘Downton Abbey’ writer returns to ITV with ‘Doctor Thorne’

Julian Fellowes will adapt Anthony Trollope’s novel Doctor Thorne for ITV. The three-part drama will begin filming later this year. Downton Abbey creator Fellowes commented: “As a lifetime devotee of Trollope, my own favourite among the great nineteenth century English novelists and certainly the strongest influence over my work that I am conscious of, it … >

Posted Filed under

‘The C Word’ trailer: Sheridan Smith in BBC One cancer drama

A trailer as been released for The C Word, BBC One’s upcoming adaptation of Lisa Lynch’s inspiring and candid book about her experience of cancer. Based on her popular blog which was launched shortly after her diagnosis in 2008, the one-off 90-minute drama stars Sheridan Smith as Lisa and is described as a “magical love … >

Posted Filed under

‘Closets’ first look: Exclusive pic from new gay short sci-fi film

CultBox has an exclusive first look at The Sarah Jane Adventures star Tommy Lawrence Knight in Closets, a new gay short film about time travel. Directed by Lloyd Eyre-Morgan (Dream On, Celluloid), Closets is described as “an unusual, compassionate and ultimately uplifting story, peppered with sorrow, humour and hope”. Julie Hesmondhalgh and Ceallach Spellman, who played … >

Posted Filed under

Recurring ‘Doctor Who’ character confirmed for 2 more episodes

The BBC has revealed that Jemma Redgrave will return for another two episodes in the new season of Doctor Who. In addition to her return in Season 9’s opening two-parter, a new video on the show’s official website confirms that Redgrave will be back again as Kate Stewart in Episode 7 and Episode 8. The … >

Posted Filed under

‘Doctor Who’ exec promises ‘new sides’ to Missy in Season 9

Doctor Who‘s executive producer has revealed that fans will learn more about Missy’s history with the Doctor in the new season. Missy will return in Season 9’s two-part opener, ‘The Magician’s Apprentice’ and ‘The Witch’s Familiar’. Speaking to SFX in the magazine’s new issue (on sale now), Brian Minchin teased: “Missy is brilliant, and having … >

Posted Filed under

‘Doctor Who’ Season 9 will be 12 episodes

The new season of Doctor Who apparently consists of 12 episodes, followed by a Christmas special. A recent press release from BBC Books confirms the format for Season 9, Blogtor Who reports. Last year’s Season 8 also ran for 12 episodes and a Christmas special, although opener ‘Deep Breath’ was a feature-length episode. It has … >

Posted Filed under

Aidan Turner says ‘Poldark’ could run for five seasons

Poldark star Aidan Turner has speculated that the show could continue for several more seasons. The period drama’s first season concluded on Sunday night and is released on DVD on Monday 11 May. > Order Poldark on DVD on Amazon. Turner told Radio Times: “In the first series we covered the first two novels and … >

Posted Filed under