The first look at upcoming Doctor Who guest stars Michael Smiley and Zawe Ashton has been revealed in a clip from the new series. Written by Phil Ford (‘The Waters of Mars’), Episode 2 features Spaced actor Michael Smiley as Colonel Blue and Fresh Meat star Zawe Ashton as Lila Power. Described by showrunner Steven … >
Mr Selfridge actress Amy Beth Hayes has revealed she’d be up for a crossover between her show and Downton Abbey for charity. Filming on the new series of ITV’s period drama began in April. Downton Abbey returns for a fifth series next month. Asked about the possibility of a crossover episode, Hayes (who plays Kitty … >
Channel 4 has announced the cast for new sitcom Scrotal Recall. Written by Tom Edge (The Midnight Beast), the six-part series will star singer-songwriter Johnny Flynn, Misfits actress Antonia Thomas and Daniel Ings (Peep Show, Psychoville). Flynn will play Dylan Witter – “a hapless chap whose romantic conquests have landed him in a sticky situation”. Dylan … >
BBC One has released a 30-second trailer for the first episode of Doctor Who‘s new series. ‘Deep Breath’ airs on Saturday 23 August on BBC One. The official synopsis reads: “When the Doctor arrives in Victorian London, he finds a dinosaur rampant in the Thames and a spate of deadly spontaneous combustions. Who is the … >
The first trailer for the sequel to 2011 comedy film The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has been unveiled. The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel reunites Downton Abbey stars Maggie Smith and Penelope Wilton with Judi Dench (Skyfall), Bill Nighy (Love Actually), Dev Patel (Skins) and Celia Imrie (Doctor Who), alongside new cast members Tamsin Greig … >
ITV’s latest autumn drama preview trailer includes more glimpses of what viewers can expect in the fifth series of Downton Abbey. The eight-part series is expected to begin on ITV towards the end of September. Has Mary finally made her choice? Thomas is in for a shock – is it just us, or … >
Actress Laura Main has revealed that Call the Midwife has “expanded” to fill the gap left by Nurse Jenny Lee. Original star Jessica Raine departed the show at the end of the third series. Main, who plays Shelagh Turner (formerly Sister Bernadette), told Radio Times: “I wonder if people will think there isn’t a fourth series … >
James Bond actor Sir Roger Moore visits Brighton next month for one night only as part of an exclusive new tour of the UK. An Evening with Sir Roger Moore will play at Brighton’s Theatre Royal at 7.30pm on Thursday 18 September. > Buy tickets online now. Hosted by Gareth Owen, the talk coincides with … >
The new series of New Tricks will begin later this month. The crime drama’s 10-part eleventh series starts at 9pm on Monday 18 August on BBC One. Episode 1 sees Gerry Standing’s youngest daughter getting married to a solicitor, while newly divorced Sasha Miller is forced to work with her ex-husband, DAC Ned Hancock and … >
A second series of Swedish crime drama Arne Dahl will begin filming soon. Based on the crime novels of Jan Arnald, Arne Dahl‘s ten-part first series began airing in the UK on BBC Four last April. > Buy Series 1 on DVD on Amazon. Series 2 will comprise of ten one-hour episodes and will air … >