Matthew Macfadyen and Romola Garai join ITV’s Winston Churchill drama

ITV has announced further casting for their new one-off drama about Sir Winston Churchill set in the 1950s. Churchill’s Secret is based on Jonathan Smith’s recently published book, The Churchill Secret: KBO, and adapted by Stewart Harcourt (Treasure Island). Joining the previously announced Michael Gambon (Harry Potter) as Churchill and Lindsay Duncan (Birdman) as Clementine … >

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Lacey Turner explains ‘Our Girl’ exit

EastEnders actress Lacey Turner has commented on her departure from BBC One’s Our Girl. The army drama will return for a second season in 2016, it was announced yesterday. However, former Coronation Street actress Michelle Keegan will replace Turner in the lead role. Lacey Turner, who has played Stacey Branning in EastEnders since 2004, responded: “I … >

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Mark Gatiss to appear on ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’

Who Do You Think You Are? returns to BBC One this summer, with Sherlock writer/actor Mark Gatiss amongst the line-up. The genealogy show’s 12th season will also see Last Tango In Halifax stars Sir Derek Jacobi and Anne Reid delving in to their family trees, alongside Great British Bake off presenter Paul Hollywood, modelling legend … >

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BBC America airs first teaser for ‘Doctor Who’ Season 9

The first teaser for the new season of Doctor Who was shown on BBC America last night. The brief clip aired during the finale of Orphan Black‘s third season. Season 9 will begin airing on BBC America in the US and on BBC One in the UK this September. Watch the teaser… > Buy Season … >

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‘My Mad Fat Diary’ returns: Watch new Season 3 trailers

E4 has released three new promos for the final season of My Mad Fat Diary. Sharon Rooney is back as Rae next week for three 60-minute episodes of the comedy-drama series. > Buy the Season 1-2 boxset on Amazon. Season 3 begins at 10pm on Monday 22 June on E4. Watch the trailers… The official … >

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‘Humans’ could return for second season, says star

Gemma Chan has revealed that Channel 4’s new sci-fi drama Humans may continue beyond its initial run of episodes. The new eight-part series, which began last weekend, is set in a world with life-like humanoids called ‘Synths’. > Read our spoiler-free review of Episode 1. Chan told Den of Geek: “There are definitely still areas … >

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‘My Mad Fat Diary’ pics gallery: First look at final season

E4 has released a set of promotional photos for the upcoming third season of My Mad Fat Diary. The comedy-drama will return later this month for a final three 60-minute episodes. Returning cast members include Sharon Rooney as Rae, Jodie Comer as Chloe, Jordan Murphy as Chop, Ciara Baxendale as Izzy and Dan Cohen as … >

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