French remake of ‘Last Tango In Halifax’ announced

BBC Worldwide has revealed that a French version of Last Tango In Halifax is being developed. French independent production company NEWEN and BBC Worldwide will co-produce a new six-part version of BBC One’s romantic comedy drama. Jean-Louis Blot, Director BBC Worldwide France, commented: “We are excited to work with Newen teams to develop and co-produce … >

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Robert Powell stars as Poirot on stage in ‘Black Coffee’

Robert Powell (Holby City, The Detectives) will star as Hercule Poirot in a new production of Agatha Christie’s first ever play, Black Coffee, later this month at Theatre Royal Brighton. Presented by the Agatha Christie Company, Black Coffee will run from Tuesday 27 May to Saturday 31 May at 7.45pm, with matinee performances on Wednesday, … >

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‘The Smoke’ star hoping for Series 2

Jodie Whittaker (Attack the Block) says she’d be “delighted” if The Smoke returns for a second series. Sky1′s new firefighting drama launched earlier this year and the first series concluded last month. Speaking exclusively to CultBox, Whittaker revealed: “I’d absolutely 100% be back… Well, I’m contracted anyway, but you know!” The actress added: “We’d all … >

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First look: Mark Gatiss in ‘Game of Thrones’

HBO has released the first footage of Sherlock star and co-creator Mark Gatiss in Game Of Thrones. The Doctor Who writer will appear in next week’s episode as Tycho Nestoris. Watch the trailer for Season 4 Episode 6… Gatiss previously described the character as “a bit like John Major”. He joked: “I’m expecting an almost … >

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‘Doctor Who’ filming clips: Capaldi in Series 8 sword fight

Several videos featuring Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman filming the new series of Doctor Who on location have emerged online. The clips show Capaldi – armed with a spoon – shooting an action scene with guest star Tom Riley as Robin Hood in an episode written by Sherlock‘s Mark Gatiss, rumoured to be titled ‘Robots … >

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‘Doctor Who’ star Matt Smith joins new ‘Terminator’ movie trilogy

Matt Smith has been cast in the upcoming Terminator reboot. Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions revealed today that Smith will play “a new character with a strong connection to John Connor”. Deadline reports that Smith’s “major role” will grow in the second and third films of the new trilogy. Directed by Alan Taylor (Game of … >

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‘Doctor Who’ exec Moffat explains Eccleston regeneration cut in 50th ep

Steven Moffat has discussed why the regeneration of John Hurt’s Doctor into Christopher Eccleston’s Doctor in Doctor Who‘s 50th anniversary special was cut short. The scene in ‘The Day of the Doctor’ ended before viewers could fully see the Ninth Doctor’s face. Speaking to Doctor Who Magazine in the latest issue, Moffat revealed: “It was one … >

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Channel 4 orders ‘Humans’ sci-fi drama from ‘Spooks’ writers

Channel 4 and Microsoft’s Xbox Entertainment Studios have teamed up to co-produce new drama series Humans. Based on the hit Swedish sci-fi drama Real Humans, the eight-part series is written by British duo Sam Vincent and Jonathan Brackley (Spooks, Spooks: The Greater Good). > Like Humans on Facebook for all the latest news on the … >

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‘Episodes’ Series 3 start date confirmed

Matt LeBlanc, Tamsin Greig and Stephen Mangan are back for a third series of Episodes in the UK later this month. The comedy returns for nine new episodes at 10pm on Wednesday 14 May on BBC Two. The first episode of Series 3 sees Matt continue to fight for custody of his children, trying to … >

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‘Critical’ trailer: ‘Line of Duty’ writer’s new medical drama

Sky1 has released the first teaser for Critical, the channel’s new “ultra-realistic real-time medical drama” from Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio. Starring Lennie James (The Walking Dead, Line of Duty), Catherine Walker (Strike Back), Claire Skinner (Outnumbered) and Kimberley Nixon (Fresh Meat), the 13-part series will tell “one story, in one place, in one … >

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