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 … >
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 … >
Peter Harness has been confirmed as one of the writers for the new series of Doctor Who. Harness has previously written episodes of BBC One crime dramas Wallander and Case Histories, but is new to Doctor Who. The Sweden-based writer is also working on BBC One’s upcoming Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell adaptation. Harness commented on … >
David Threlfall and Joanne Whalley have been cast in BBC One’s upcoming biblical drama, The Ark. Shameless actor Threlfall will star as Noah, while Joanne Whalley (The Borgias, Jamaica Inn) will play his wife Emmie. Written by Hustle creator Tony Jordan, the one-off special is a retelling of the story of Noah and The Ark. … >
Sky Atlantic has released the first trailer for Mr Sloane, the channel’s new comedy series from Curb Your Enthusiasm producer Robert B. Weide. Written and directed by Weide, the six-part “bittersweet romantic comedy” stars Nick Frost (Spaced, Hot Fuzz) as Jeremy Sloane, “a button-down 1960’s man in crisis”. Watch the trailer… The official synopsis reads: … >
Doctor Who‘s former showrunner Russell T Davies has responded to the criticisms that his era’s storylines featured more soap than sci-fi. Davies was lead writer on the show between 2005 and 2010. The writer commented on Toby Hadoke’s Who’s Round: “I absolutely think [fans with those criticisms] are wrong. I can understand where it is … >
US cable channel A&E has given a straight-to-series order for its remake of French supernatural drama The Returned. The ten episodes will be executive produced by Carlton Cuse (Bates Motel, Lost) and Raelle Tucker (True Blood). A&E general manager David McKillop commented: “The Returned has the potential to be one of the most compelling drama … >
Doctor Who stars Matt Smith and Karen Gillan found themselves on the same flight as Harry Potter actor Tom Felton earlier this week and tweeted a series of selfies. Felton, who played Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter movies, joked: “It’s always best to fly with a doctor on board.” It’s always best to fly … >
The first official promotional photos for the new American version of Broadchurch have been released. Starring David Tennant (Doctor Who) as “a character similar to his role in the original”, but with an American accent, Gracepoint is currently filming in British Columbia, Canada. The original series’ character of Ellie Miller will be played by Breaking … >
Channel 4 has announced the cast for its new drama series about the final years of British colonial rule in India. Julie Walters (Harry Potter), Henry Lloyd-Hughes (The Inbetweeners), Jemima West (The Borgias), Nikesh Patel (Bedlam), Roshan Seth (Ghandi) and Lillete Dubey (Monsoon Wedding) will star in the 10-part series. The official synopsis reads: “Set … >