‘Ripper Street’ writer hopeful for Series 4 and Series 5

Ripper Street writer Toby Finlay has revealed that there are plans for the show to continue beyond the recently-commissioned third series. The period crime drama was axed by BBC One after two series last December, but brand new episodes will now debut on Amazon Prime Instant Video before airing on BBC One a few months … >

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‘Game of Thrones’ bosses confirm plan for 7 seasons

The showrunners of Game of Thrones have revealed that a seven-season run for the fantasy drama was their aim “from the beginning”. Executive producer David Benioff told EW: “It feels like this is the midpoint for us. If we’re going to go seven seasons, which is the plan, Season 4 is right down the middle, … >

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‘Rev’ Series 3 start date announced

The third series of Rev will begin later this month. Series 3’s opening episode airs at 10pm on Monday 24 March on BBC Two when Adam’s wife Alex gives birth to their daughter in dramatic circumstances. Adam teams up with a local Imam (Kayvan Novak) to help improve the community – but is his new … >

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‘Inside No. 9’ will return for Series 2

Inside No. 9 has been recommissioned by BBC Two for a second series. The League of Gentlemen stars Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton will begin filming new episodes of the dark anthology comedy series later this year. Shearsmith told Chortle: “We have now got a second series of [Inside] No. 9. We’ve got to get … >

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Classic ‘Doctor Who’ to air on Horror Channel

Horror Channel has acquired the rights to air classic Doctor Who episodes. The channel has completed a deal with BBC Worldwide to broadcast 30 stories from the show’s classic era. A classic Doctor Who marathon will launch on Friday 18 April with the very first story, ‘An Unearthly Child’, followed by one story from each … >

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Trailer for ‘Twenty Twelve’ sequel ‘W1A’

BBC Two has released a trailer for W1A, the upcoming follow-up series to Olympics comedy Twenty Twelve. With the London Games of Twenty Twelve successfully delivered, W1A follows former Head of the Olympic Deliverance Commission, Ian Fletcher (Hugh Bonneville), at the start of a new chapter of his life as Head of Values at the BBC, … >

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Karen Gillan teases ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy’ role

Doctor Who star Karen Gillan has revealed some new details about her character in Marvel’s upcoming Guardians Of The Galaxy movie. The Scottish actress will play the villainous Nebula in the film, alongside Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana and Benicio Del Toro. Gillan told MTV at SXSW: “I always had total faith in the project, because … >

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‘Line of Duty’ writer planning for Series 3 and beyond

Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio has revealed that he hopes the police corruption drama will “run and run”. The second series concludes next week on BBC Two. Mercurio told Radio Times: “It’s a terrific show to work on. As a writer, particularly one who has done returning series, I have no plans to hand … >

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‘Community’ Season 5 start date in UK confirmed

The fifth season of Community will begin in the UK next month. The US comedy returns at 10pm on Thursday 10 April on Sony TV. Season 5 sees Breaking Bad’s Jonathan Banks join the cast as Buzz Hickey, while Jeff makes a shock return as a teacher. Guest stars include David Cross, Brie Larson, Vince … >

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‘Game of Thrones’ Season 4 latest trailer

HBO has released a third trailer for the new season of Game of Thrones. Season 4 begins in the UK at 9pm on Monday 7 April on Sky Atlantic, airing less than 24 hours after it premieres in the US. Watch the new trailer… Are you looking forward to Season 4? Let us know below…

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