The new official Doctor Who promotional photo (above) has revealed some additions to the set of the TARDIS. The current TARDIS set was introduced in 2012’s Christmas special, ‘The Snowmen’, by production designer Michael Pickwoad. At the time he explained: “There was a desire that a new TARDIS should be much more technical and be … >
The BBC has announced that Doctor Who will return in just under two months. Series 8 will launch on BBC One on Saturday 23 August with a feature-length premiere episode entitled ‘Deep Breath’. > Watch the new teaser trailer. BBC America has also confirmed that the new series will premiere in the US on Saturday 23 … >
The BBC has unveiled another teaser for the new series of Doctor Who. Series 8 will begin on BBC One on Saturday 23 August with a feature-length premiere episode entitled ‘Deep Breath’. “Clara, be my pal. Tell me, am I good man?”, Peter Capaldi’s Doctor asks in the 15-second clip. “I don’t think I know … >
Steven Moffat has confirmed that he will remain as Doctor Who‘s showrunner for at least another year. Writing in his column in the new issue of Doctor Who Magazine, Moffat revealed: “Sitting here, right now, just before [Series 8’s] finale shooting block, I’ve figured out the cliffhanger to the penultimate episode of the next series.” … >
The first photo has been released of Sherlock star Mark Gatiss as Major Benjy in BBC One’s upcoming adaptation of EF Benson’s comic drama Mapp and Lucia. Adapated by Inside No 9‘s Steve Pemberton, the three-part series is currently filming in Rye, Sussex. Set in the summer of 1930, Mapp and Lucia stars Miranda Richardson (Parade’s End, Blackadder) … >
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 … >