ITV has re-commissioned Birds of a Feather for another series. The first run of the comedy’s revival on ITV, following a 16-year break, concluded last night. Birds of a Feather has been attracting audiences of up to 9.5 million since its launch in January, making it ITV’s most successful comedy launch in over a decade. … >
ITV has announced the cast for its upcoming drama about The Great Fire of London. Written by ITN’s Political Editor Tom Bradby, The Great Fire will star Andrew Buchan (Broadchurch), Rose Leslie (Game of Thrones), Jack Huston (Boardwalk Empire), Charles Dance (Game of Thrones) and Daniel Mays (Mrs Biggs). Inspired by the historical events of 1666 … >
BBC One has announced the commission of The C Word, an adaptation of Lisa Lynch’s inspiring and candid book about her experience of cancer. Based on her popular blog which was launched shortly after her diagnosis in 2008, the one-off 90-minute drama will star Sheridan Smith as Lisa and begins filming in May. > Order … >
BBC One has announced the commission of Doctor Foster, a new medical drama series by British playwright Mike Bartlett. The channel has ordered five 60-minute episodes. Creator Mike Bartlett commented: “My ambition with Doctor Foster is to put an intelligent, empowered woman at the centre of the drama and give her a huge battle to … >
Lenny Henry has written a one-off fictionalised account of his life as a working-class teenager in 1970s Dudley. Danny and the Human Zoo centres round Danny Fearon, a talented impressionist, and his working-class Jamaican family, as he rises to fame as a stand-up comedian. The 90-minute drama is described as “a high-energy, nostalgic period piece … >
ITV has announced the re-commission of Mr Selfridge for a third series. Inspired by the life of charismatic American entrepreneur, Harry Gordon Selfridge, and his business in London’s Oxford Street, the period drama’s second series is currently airing at 9pm on Sunday nights on ITV, averaging 6.4 million viewers (21.6% share) so far. Series 2 … >
CBBC has re-commissioned Wizards Vs Aliens for a third series. Created by Russell T Davies (Doctor Who) and Phil Ford (The Sarah Jane Adventures), the fantasy adventure drama’s new series return to CBBC for ten new episodes in late 2014 or early 2015. Series 3 will see Tom and Benny come face to face with … >
Jo Joyner and Trevor Eve will star in BBC One’s The Interceptor. Created by Strike Back writer Tony Saint, the new eight-part series is about a top secret, state-of-the-art law enforcement team whose mission is to hunt down some of Britain’s most dangerous criminals. > Like The Interceptor on Facebook. The cast also includes O-T … >
BBC One has announced a new adaptation of EF Benson’s Mapp and Lucia. Set in the small English town of Tilling, the comic drama takes place in the summer of 1930, celebrating and lampooning the snobberies and pretensions of small town life. > Order Mapp and Lucia on DVD on Amazon. Mapp and Lucia is … >
The Hobbit’s Aidan Turner has been cast as Ross Poldark in BBC One’s new adaptation of Winston Graham’s acclaimed Poldark saga. Set in 18th century Cornwall, Poldark is adapted by Debbie Horsfield. Being Human star Turner commented: “I’m very excited to play Ross Poldark for the BBC and it’s obviously a huge challenge to honour … >