In Doctor Who Magazine 596, Russell T Davies supplied a few hints regarding upcoming Doctor Who episodes. Davies shared specific dates relevant to anticipating fans. “November 1 [when all Doctor Who content is available on iPlayer], November 17 [Children in Need], November 23 [60th anniversary of the first Doctor Who broadcast]. And none of those … >
In a surprise (but welcome) move, Netflix has announced the renewal of ONE PIECE after only a few weeks In the current environment of economic uncertainty in the streaming market and the ongoing writers’ and actors strikes, it was refreshing to find out Netflix has confirmed the renewal of ONE PIECE. Many shows are facing possible cancellation … >
Author AA Dhand will adapt his own Virdee detective novels for the BBC. The BBC have a new detective series forthcoming, with Sacha Dhawan (Doctor Who, Wolf) taking the lead role of Detective Harry Virdee. The show was announced at the Edinburgh TV Festival’s Spotlight on the BBC session. Set in Bradford, writer AA Dhand … >
Set in Aberdeen, BBC drama Granite Harbour will return for a second series on BBC Scotland, BBC One and BBC iPlayer Centring on the story of RMP Sergeant Davis Lindo (Romario Simpson) who arrived in Aberdeen as a new recruit to Police Scotland working alongside DS Lara ‘Bart’ Bartlett (Hannah Donaldson), the first series of … >
Writer Sian Ejiwunmi-Le Berre is adapting the novel for the screen. Updated 11/07/23: The BBC have revealed a whole host of star names taking part in Murder is Easy. Filming is now underway in Scotland on Murder is Easy. As ever, the high-profile Agatha Christie adaptation has gathered an impressive roster of talent with David Jonsson … >
The broadcaster has commissioned a series about the last British woman to be hanged. ITV have given the green light to a four-part drama based on the story of Ruth Ellis, who was the last woman to be hanged in Britain, in 1955. Screenwriter Kelly Jones (Des) has adapted Ruth’s story from Carol Ann Lee’s … >
In an interview with British Vogue magazine, Ncuti Gatwa described the supportive process of choosing his Doctor Who costumes with showrunner Russell T Davies and the producers. “Months after getting the role, I went to see the producers and get the scripts, and they asked me my thoughts on the show’s costumes. I was talking … >
The drama, adapted from Bernardine Evaristo’s book, will become an eight-part drama series. The BBC have announced that they have commissioned an adaptation of Bernardine Evaristo‘s acclaimed 2013 novel Mr Loverman. Described as a life-affirming story about family, love, and being true to yourself, the story centres on its exuberant protagonist, Barrington Jedidiah Walker. Bringing “Barry” … >
Robert Thorogood’s book will become a four-hour drama starring Samantha Bond. Writer Robert Thorogood is best known as the creator of the enduring Death in Paradise. Currently filming its 13th series, and with a spinoff up and running, it appears we can’t get enough of the sun-drenched whodunnit. However, there’s another Thorogood creation on the … >
Paris has Fallen comes from Urban Myth, creators of The Lazarus Project. After three successful outings on the big screen, the Has Fallen series is heading to television. The action movie franchise has tackled Olympus (2013), London (2016) and Angel (2019) as secret agent Mike Benning (Gerard Butler) foils terrorist attacks on high profile targets. Now, … >