Black Ops

Black Ops series 2 gathers a starry guest cast

The second run of the award-winning comedy drama has started filming.  Black Ops is filming again, with Dom (Gbemisola Ikumelo) and Kay (Hammed Animashaun) returning alongside Akemnji Ndifornyen as gang boss Tevin. Here’s the setup: Series two kicks off with Dom and Kay now working for MI5. They may be in the world of espionage, … >

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Frauds stars Suranne Jones & Jodie Whittaker

Frauds – ITV announce Suranne Jones/Jodie Whittaker heist drama

The show sees the pair as skilled confidence tricksters reunited after a 10-year prison sentence.  ITV have announced a new six-part heist drama starring Suranne Jones (Gentlemen Jack, Vigil) and Jodie Whittaker (Doctor Who, Time). The show has been co-created by Suranne Jones with writer Anne-Marie O’Connor (Hullraisers), who previously collaborated on the drama Maryland. … >

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Russell T Davies teases 2025 Doctor Who

In his regular column in Doctor Who Magazine, showrunner Russell T Davies took readers on a written tour of the filming sets at Wolf Studios Wales. “For me, that space to right will always be the Robo-chamber, where Belinda Chandra [played by Varada Sethu] faces astonishing revelations. Over there, the mysterious Palace from the finale. … >

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The Hack - David Tennant as Nick Davies & Toby Jones as Alan Rusbridger

ITV announces ‘The Hack’ starring Tennant, Carlyle and Jones

The phone hacking drama comes from the team behind Mr Bates vs the Post Office.  With impeccable timing, after the recent out-of-court settlement between Prince Harry and News Group Newspapers, ITV have announced The Hack. The show explores the UK’s phone hacking scandal and its impact. Filmed during 2024, the 7-part drama is currently in … >

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Mandy Series 4 - Diane Morgan

Diane Morgan’s ‘Mandy’ is coming back for Series 4

The BBC confirms the start of production on another series of Mandy.  While Philomena Cunk is answering the big questions, Diane Morgan has another character who’s continuing to do well enough for herself. Mandy is coming back for a fourth series, with six more 15-minute episodes. Here’s what’s in store… This series Mandy continues to … >

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Doctor Who Season Two guest writers announced

Four writers have joined showrunner Russell T Davies for the next series of Doctor Who coming in 2025. “Doctor Who takes its talent from a glittering galaxy of names, and these extraordinary writers span the skies,” Davies said in a press release. “We’ve got old hands, new stars, voices from theatre, radio and literature, the … >

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Doctor Who Magazine to introduce Fifteenth Doctor’s second season writers

Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies will introduce the writers joining him for the Fifteenth Doctor’s second season in Doctor Who Magazine 613. Davies revealed in Doctor Who Magazine 598 that four writers, other than himself, have joined him for Doctor Who Season Two. Also, the news round-up in the Gallifrey Guardian section will include … >

Brassic

Brassic – production begins on season 7

However, Sky have revealed that Brassic season 7 will be the show’s last.  Sky have confirmed the start of production on seventh season of Brassic, which is the show’s last hurrah. The comedy, co-created by its star Joe Gilgun (Preacher) and writer Danny Brocklehurst (Ten Pound Poms), comes from producers Calamity Films and will air … >

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Sharma Walfall

New Doctor Who writer discovered

According to her agency listing, Sharma Walfall has written an episode of Doctor Who. There is an unconfirmed report that Walfall has co-written the third Doctor Who Season Two episode with showrunner Russell T Davies with the working title Five Miles Deep. A prolific and talented screenwriter from Manchester, Walfall began her writing journey when … >

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