Doctor Who writer Gareth Roberts is keen for original companion Ian Chestertson to return to the show. Actor William Russell played teacher Ian alongside the First Doctor in 77 episodes from 1963 to 1965. The character was referenced in last year’s 50th anniversary special, ‘The Day of the Doctor’, as Coal Hill school’s Chairman of … >
Channel 4 has announced the stars of the upcoming feature-length Black Mirror Christmas special. Featuring “three interwoven stories of Yuletide techno-paranoia “, the 90-minute episode‘s cast includes Jon Hamm (Mad Men), Rafe Spall (One Day) and Oona Chaplin (Game of Thrones). Jon Hamm’s character will appear in all three stories, “binding them together into a suitably … >
The cast has been announced for Tatau, BBC Three’s new fantasy drama series from the makers of Being Human. The eight 45-minute episodes are written by Richard Zajdlic, who has previously written episodes of By Any Means, Strike Back, This Life and EastEnders. > Like Tatau on Facebook for all the latest news on the … >
BBC Worldwide has announced the launch date for Doctor Who‘s Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition. From Friday 3 October, Minecraft players will be able access to a range of Doctor Who assets, allowing them to change their avatar to resemble their favourite characters from the show. The first pack – priced at £1.99 – will include … >
The BBC has released a set of promotional photos for the next episode of Doctor Who. Written by Peter Harness and guest starring Hermione Norris (Spooks, In the Club), ‘Kill the Moon’ airs at 8.30pm on Saturday 4 October on BBC One and is described by Steven Moffat as “proper drama”. The episode’s synopsis reads: … >
The BBC has released a new trailer for the next episode of Doctor Who. Written by Peter Harness and guest starring Hermione Norris (Spooks, In the Club), ‘Kill the Moon’ airs at 8.30pm on Saturday 4 October on BBC One and is described by Steven Moffat as “proper drama”. Watch the latest trailer… The synopsis … >
Sky Atlantic and CANAL+ have commissioned a new crime drama series from Glue writer Jack Thorne. Opening with a daring diamond heist, The Last Panthers will delve into the dark heart of Europe where a shadowy alliance of gangsters and ‘banksters’ now rules. Samantha Morton (Minority Report, Control) will play Naomi, a British loss adjustor … >
ITV has released a set of promotional photos from the next episode of Downton Abbey. Episode 3 of the fifth season airs at 9pm on Sunday 5 October on ITV and the events surrounding Green’s death are once again under scrutiny, while Mary’s secret assignation is very nearly blown. > Order Season 5 on DVD … >
The BBC has released a trailer for the seventh episode of Doctor Who‘s new season, titled ‘Kill the Moon’. Written by Peter Harness and guest starring Hermione Norris (Spooks, In the Club), the episode airs at 8.30pm on Saturday 4 October on BBC One and is described by Steven Moffat as “proper drama”. Watch the … >
Brighton Comedy Festival is back next month in its 13th year and over 30,000 guests are expected to attend the multi-venue event. The second biggest comedy festival in the UK will run from 10 October to 25th October at Brighton Dome, Corn Exchange, Studio Theatre, Komedia and The Old Market. Highlights this year will include … >