BBC Three has announced the commission of Thirteen, a new drama series written by Marnie Dickens. The five 60-minute episodes will tell the story of Ivy Moxham and the day she escapes from the cellar that’s been her prison for the last 13 years, returning home to her family. Writer Marnie Dickens commented: “I’ve always … >
Channel 4 has announced the commission of That’s Rich, a non-tranmission pilot for a new studio comedy based in a porn shop. Written by and starring Rich Fulcher (The Mighty Boosh, Noel Fielding’s Luxury Comedy), the pilot will be shot this spring. Executive producer Jo Sargent (Miranda, Absolutely Fabulous) commented: “The last time I saw … >
Queer as Folk creator Russell T Davies is working on a new Channel 4 drama series about the effect of the AIDS epidemic on young gay men in Britain. Set in the 1980s, The Boys will focus on the lives and deaths of young men from AIDS, Davies revealed at a recent Broadcasting Press Guild … >
What was that? Did someone just say ‘Honestly, it’s just an honour to be nominated’? Yes, it’s that time of year again! Grab your replica of Cher’s 1988 Moonstruck Oscar dress (no, just me?), because the self-conscious cinematic selfie that is the 87th Academy Awards airs on Sunday 22 February. And who stands a chance … >
Wizards vs Aliens looks unlikely to return for a fourth season this year. CBBC’s sci-fi adventure drama has apparently been placed on hiatus due to budget constrictions. The show’s co-creator Russell T Davies told Broadcast that there is currently “not enough money” to make new episodes, but says it has not been axed. Starring Scott … >
The BBC has confirmed that In the Flesh is not being recommissioned for a third season. The official statement reads: “BBC Three is very proud of the two award-winning series of In the Flesh. However, given there is only budget for one original drama series a year on the channel it won’t be returning. We … >
The first trailer has been released for Spy, featuring Miranda Hart. Directed by Paul Feig (Bridesmaids, The Heat), the new comedy movie stars Melissa McCarthy, Jason Statham, Jude Law, Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale, Allison Janney and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. Spy wll be released in UK cinemas on 5 June 2015. Watch the trailer… Susan … >
The new season of Mr Selfridge will begin later this month. The period drama returns for ten new episodes at 9pm on Sunday 25 January on ITV. Season 3 will pick up the story in 1919 just after the end of World War I, with Zoë Wanamaker (My Family), Kara Tointon (EastEnders) and Hannah Tointon … >
Filming has started on the second season of BBC Two’s Inside No. 9. Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith’s anthology of darkly comic tales launched last February and six new episodes will air later this year. Guest stars in Season 2 will include Alice Lowe (Sightseers); Alison Steadman (Gavin & Stacey); Claire Skinner (Outnumbered); David Warner … >
Three brief teaser clips introducing characters from BBC Two’s epic new drama series Wolf Hall have been released. The six-part adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s Booker Prize-winning novels begins at 9pm on Wednesday 21 January on BBC Two. > Like Wolf Hall on Facebook. Watch the clips, featuring Homeland‘s Damian Lewis as Henry VIII, Jonathan Pryce … >