‘Episodes’ Series 3 start date confirmed

Matt LeBlanc, Tamsin Greig and Stephen Mangan are back for a third series of Episodes in the UK later this month. The comedy returns for nine new episodes at 10pm on Wednesday 14 May on BBC Two. The first episode of Series 3 sees Matt continue to fight for custody of his children, trying to … >

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‘Critical’ trailer: ‘Line of Duty’ writer’s new medical drama

Sky1 has released the first teaser for Critical, the channel’s new “ultra-realistic real-time medical drama” from Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio. Starring Lennie James (The Walking Dead, Line of Duty), Catherine Walker (Strike Back), Claire Skinner (Outnumbered) and Kimberley Nixon (Fresh Meat), the 13-part series will tell “one story, in one place, in one … >

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A lottery story with a difference

Any movies that are to do with the lottery tend to be all about how great it would be to win the lottery. And that’s why we all play it, after all. We all think to win the lottery would be a good thing. That’s why it’s so great you can use online tools like … >

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Cast announced for BBC One’s ‘Mapp and Lucia’ adaptation

Miranda Richardson and Anna Chancellor will lead the cast of Steve Pemberton’s upcoming adaptation of EF Benson’s comic drama Mapp and Lucia. Richardson (Parade’s End, Blackadder) and Chancellor (The Hour, Spooks) will play notorious small-town social rivals Miss Elizabeth Mapp and Mrs Emmeline ‘Lucia’ Lucas in BBC One’s new three-part series, which is set in … >

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‘Skins’ could be returning as online drama

Skins co-creator Bryan Elsley has revealed that the teen drama could be coming back as an online series. Speaking at the Series Mania drama festival in Paris, Elsley told Radio Times: “Discussions are under way with a number of parties.” Skins concluded on E4 last summer, with former stars Hannah Murray, Jack O’Connell and Kaya … >

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ITV orders new thriller ‘Safe House’

ITV has commissioned a new drama set in the Lake District, from the makers of Foyle’s War. Inspired by a true story, the four-part mini-series tells the story of a married couple who turn their remote Guest House into a Safe House. Safe House is written by Michael Crompton (Kidnap & Ransom, Carrie’s War) and … >

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‘Being Human’ writer joins ‘Doctor Who’ Series 8

Jamie Mathieson has been confirmed as one of the writers for the new series of Doctor Who. He has previously written episodes of Being Human and Dirk Gently, as well as Chris O’Dowd’s 2009 movie Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel, but is new to Doctor Who. Writing on his blog, Mathieson commented: “I am writing … >

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‘Scandal’ Season 3 will air on Sky Living in UK

Sky has announced that US political thriller series Scandal will now air in the UK on Sky Living. The first two seasons aired on More4. Antonia Hurford-Jones, Director, Sky Living HD commented: “Sky Living dramas are known for compelling storytelling, engaging characters and intricate relationships and Scandal has all of the above in spades. It … >

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Peter Firth says ‘Spooks’ movie script is ‘fantastic’

Spooks star Peter Firth has revealed that the producers of the new spin-off movie have “a lot more money” to spend than they had on the TV show. Spooks: The Greater Good is currently filming, starring Kit Harington (Game of Thrones) andJennifer Ehle (Pride and Prejudice). Peter Firth will reprise his role as MI5 chief … >

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Phil Davis and Warren Clarke join BBC One’s ‘Poldark’ adaptation

Filming has begun on BBC One’s new adaptation of Winston Graham’s acclaimed Poldark saga. Set in 18th century Cornwall, the eight-part series stars Aidan Turner (Being Human) and Eleanor Tomlinson (The White Queen) as Ross Poldark and Demelza. The cast also includes Heida Reed (Silent Witness) as Ross’s first love Elizabeth, Jack Farthing (Blandings) as … >

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