A new poll has revealed the UK’s views on what they want to hear (and to not hear) on their car radio. The survey by Truck Locator found that singing in the car is far more popular with female drivers than males, with 41% of females belting out their favourite tune, compared to 25% of … >
Dawn French has written a new show, based on her life and career, called 30 Million Minutes. The UK tour begins in Sheffield on Thursday 5 June. The Vicar of Dibley star commented: “I’m sick with excitement about this solo tour. I am enjoying the fact that I can’t categorise exactly what it is, but … >
Ripper Street star Matthew Macfadyen has promised that the Victorian crime drama’s third series will be “brilliant, gripping and heart-rending”. Series 3 began filming in Manchester this week, with Matthew Macfadyen, Jerome Flynn, MyAnna Buring and Adam Rothenberg all returning to their roles from the first two series. Eight new episodes will debut on Amazon Prime … >
The BBC has released the first trailer for the new series of Doctor Who. The brief 15-second clip shows Peter Capaldi’s Doctor as a silhouette in the TARDIS. It has also been confirmed this evening that Series 8 will begin in August. Watch the teaser… Series 8 is currently filming in Cardiff. > Here’s everything … >
The BBC has officially announced that the new series of Doctor Who will begin in August on BBC One. Doctor Who‘s official Twitter account revealed the news this evening. Series 8 is expected to start on the same day on BBC America in the US. A brief 15-second teaser trailer was also released this evening… … >
Sherlock co-creator Mark Gatiss has confirmed that a fourth series is still “the plan”, rather than the rumoured one-off special. Last month Sherlock star Martin Freeman hinted that the show’s next instalment could be a one-off episode: “Mark Gatiss may beat me up, but there is an idea for this one-off special that’s such a … >
The first trailer for the new American version of Broadchurch has been unveiled. Starring David Tennant (Doctor Who) as “a character similar to his role in the original”, but with an American accent, Gracepoint was filmed in British Columbia, Canada. Watch the 3-minute trailer… The original series’ character of Ellie Miller will be played by … >
The makers of Ripper Street have released the first photo of the cast on the set of the Victorian crime drama’s third series. Series 3 began filming in Manchester yesterday. Regular cast members Matthew Macfadyen, Jerome Flynn and Adam Rothenberg are all returning to their roles as Detective Inspector Edmund Reid, Detective Sergeant Bennet Drake … >
A one-off adaptation of David Walliams’ first children’s book, Boy in the Dress, will air on BBC One this Christmas. Following the success of Walliams’ two previous Christmas TV offerings, Gangsta Granny and Mr Stink, the hour-long special tells the story of a 12-year-old boy who enjoys cross-dressing, and the reactions of his family and … >
The first promotional photo for BBC One’s new adaptation of Winston Graham’s acclaimed Poldark saga has been released. Set in 18th century Cornwall, the eight-part series stars Aidan Turner (Being Human) as Ross. The cast also includes Eleanor Tomlinson (The White Queen), Heida Reed (Silent Witness), Jack Farthing (Blandings), Kyle Solder (Anna Karenina), Warren Clarke … >