A set of promotional images has been released for BBC One’s new family drama Our Zoo. Based on the real story of the eccentric Mottershead family who established Chester Zoo in the 1930s, the six-part series begins at 9pm on Wednesday 3 September on BBC One. Written by award-winning playwright Matt Charman, Our Zoo stars Lee … >
Sherlock writer, co-creator and actor Mark Gatiss will be back in the next season of Game of Thrones. Gatiss will reprise his role as the Iron Bank’s Tycho Nestoris in Season 5 and is expected to begin filming in Croatia next week, EW reports. He first played the role in Season 4’s ‘The Laws of … >
ITV has announced that the new series of Scott & Bailey will begin airing next month. Starring Suranne Jones and Lesley Sharp, the crime drama returns with the first of eight new episodes at 9pm on Wednesday 10 September on ITV. > Order Series 4 on DVD on Amazon. Battle-scarred from their shocking conflict last … >
The BBC has released two clips from the second episode of Doctor Who‘s new series, titled ‘Into the Dalek’. The episode airs at 7.30pm on Satuday 30 August on BBC One. Written by Phil Ford (‘The Waters of Mars’), ‘Into the Dalek’ guest stars Spaced actor Michael Smiley and Fresh Meat actress Zawe Ashton. > … >
BBC Worldwide have announced a deal with Microsoft Studios and Mojang to bring Doctor Who to Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition next month. 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 … >
James Bond star Sir Roger Moore has confirmed that he is still interested in appearing in Doctor Who or Sherlock. Last year when Sherlock co-creator and Doctor Who writer Mark Gatiss tweeted about Moore’s role in 1970 thriller The Man Who Haunted Himself, the actor responded: “I might be equally wonderful in Dr Who or … >
E4 has released a second trailer for Glue, featuring the first clips from The Fades creator Jack Thorne’s new thriller. The eight-part series begins on E4 next month. Glue‘s official synopsis reads: “Overton. A tiny village in the English countryside. Farming is its bread-and-butter. Race-horses are its beating heart. But beyond the rolling hills and … >
An official Wolfblood app will be launched later this year to coincide with the show’s third series. The BBC has also announced plans for several online-exclusive episodes. Viewers who download the Wolfblood app will be able to “delve even deeper into the Wolfblood world”. Series 3 begins on CBBC this autumn. Are you looking forward … >
ITV has announced the commission of a new three-part drama series starring Sheridan Smith (Mrs Biggs, Cilla). Smith will star as police officer Jo Gillespie, a woman whose husband – an undercover policeman – is shot dead in mysterious circumstances. Black Work sees Jo set out to discover who murdered him and confront difficult truths … >
Channel 4 has announced details of an “ambitious, suspense-filled original drama series” spanning the UK, US and North Korea. From the makers of Endeavour and Parade’s End, the ten 60-minute episodes will be written by British playwright and screenwriter Matt Charman (Our Zoo). Opposite Number will follow “the closed worlds of North Korea and the … >