Jamie Mathieson has written another episode for the new series of Doctor Who. He has penned Episode 9, the new issue of Doctor Who Magazine reveals, in addition to his previously announced Episode 8. However, the episodes are not thought to be a two-part story. Directed by Douglas Mackinnon (Line of Duty), Episode 9 guest … >
BBC America has released a new one-minute trailer for The X-Files writer Glen Morgan’s upcoming US conspiracy thriller series, Intruders. Filmed in Vancouver and based on Michael Marshall Smith’s novel, Intruders is about about a secret society devoted to chasing immortality by seeking refuge in the bodies of others and stars John Simm (Doctor Who, … >
The Honourable Woman, BBC Two’s new political thriller starring Maggie Gyllenhaal (The Dark Knight), will begin next month. Written, directed and produced by Hugo Blick (The Shadow Line), the eight-part series starts at 9pm on Thursday 3 July on BBC Two. The Honourable Woman is set against the present day backdrop of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict … >
ITV has unveiled a brief trailer for the new series of Downton Abbey. Carson’s ominous voiceover warns: “Things are changing…” Series 5 is currently filming. Eight episodes will air this autumn, followed by a feature-length special at Christmas. Watch the teaser… Guest stars confirmed for Series 5 include Richard E. Grant, Anna Chancellor and Rade … >
The Doctor and Rose’s farewell at Bad Wolf Bay in 2006’s Doctor Who episode ‘Doomsday’ has been voted the greatest moment in sci-fi, horror and fantasy. SFX has revealed readers’ votes to celebrate their 250th issue, with over 96,000 votes cast in the poll. David Tennant commented: “I remember worrying on the day we shot … >
ITV has released the first trailer for The Great Fire, its upcoming drama about The Great Fire of London. Written by ITN’s Political Editor Tom Bradby, the four-part series stars Andrew Buchan (Broadchurch), Rose Leslie (Game of Thrones), Jack Huston (Boardwalk Empire), Charles Dance (Game of Thrones) and Daniel Mays (Mrs Biggs). Watch the trailer… Inspired … >
Sherlock writer Steven Moffat has hinted that viewers should expect a wait of “two-and-a-half years” for the show to return. Speaking at the Cannes Lions advertising festival, Moffat told The Guardian: “Had we done the conventional form of a TV series, which is to do runs of six or twelve, it would be over by … >
Inside No 9 star Steve Pemberton has diccussed his upcoming adaptation of EF Benson’s comic drama Mapp and Lucia in a new video from the set. Mapp and Lucia is currently filming in Rye, Sussex. Watch the interview… Set in the summer of 1930, the three-part series stars Miranda Richardson (Parade’s End, Blackadder) and Anna Chancellor … >
The BBC has released a set of promotional photos for The Honourable Woman, BBC Two’s new political thriller. Written, directed and produced by Hugo Blick (The Shadow Line), the eight-part series stars Maggie Gyllenhaal (The Dark Knight), Stephen Rea (The Shadow Line), Lindsay Duncan (The Hollow Crown), Andrew Buchan (Broadchurch) and Katherine Parkinson (The IT … >
Sky1 has announced the cast for After Hours, a new comedy series directed by The Royle Family‘s Craig Cash. The six-part series is currently filming and will star Ardal O’Hanlon (Father Ted), John Thomson (Cold Feet) and Jaime Winstone (Mad Dogs). Ardal O’Hanlon commented: “I’m delighted to be a part of After Hours. It’s warm, … >