It’s been an exciting decade for television. Well, maybe not television in the literal sense. The proliferation of streaming services like Netflix means that the bar for new shows, series and productions has been seriously raised and the outcome has been spectacular for fans and viewers. Furthermore, new streaming services are doing their best to … >
In the very early years of Doctor Who, script editors tended to start their tenure full of ideas for their version of the show, only to find themselves slowly run down by the sheer amount of work involved, just putting out what’s proven to work. They didn’t stick around for longer than two years, usually wanting to … >
After this week’s breathless events on the mining station Chasm Forge, we thought we might consider some of the other space station environments the Doctor has visited in his travels. And there have been plenty, from W3 (‘The Wheel in Space’), which suffered a nasty Cybermat infestation, to ‘Terminus’, final destination for those suffering from … >
Doctor Who is back! Peter Capaldi returns as the Doctor for 12 new episodes, joined in the TARDIS by Pearl Mackie as Bill and Matt Lucas as Nardole. Pre-order the new season on DVD on Amazon here. Pre-order the new season on Blu-ray on Amazon here. Episode 1: ‘The Pilot’ Saturday 15 April 2017, 7.20pm Watch a clip … >
The latest Doctor Who story ‘Knock Knock’ took place in a wonderfully creaky house which concealed a rather nasty secret. Of course, it is not the first such place the Time Lord has visited – he often finds himself in less than desirable residences with a spooky reputation. From his lengthy career of time travelling, here’s … >
Based on The Grantchester Mysteries by James Runcie, Grantchester is back for a third season. James Norton and Robson Green return as the unlikely 1950s crime fighting duo, Vicar Sidney Chambers and Police Inspector Geordie Keating, in six new episodes. Buy Season 1 on DVD on Amazon here. Buy Season 2 on DVD on Amazon here. They are … >
“Past or future?” The choice offered to Bill Potts in ‘Smile’ is one his new friends are often asked to make when first they step through the doors of his TARDIS. Pre-order the new season on DVD on Amazon here. Pre-order the new season on Blu-ray on Amazon here. With Bill enjoying her first trip to the past in ‘Thin … >
This news summary on the tenth 21st Century season of Doctor Who will be updated regularly as more details are revealed. Pre-order the new season on DVD on Amazon here. Pre-order the new season on Blu-ray on Amazon here. Buy ‘The Return of Doctor Mysterio’ on DVD on Amazon here. Watch the trailers… Who is the … >
Stefanie Martini (Doctor Thorne, Endeavour) stars as the young incarnation of Helen Mirren’s iconic character Jane Tennison in ITV’s new Prime Suspect prequel series. Prime Suspect: 1973 is adapted from Lynda La Plante’s bestselling novel, Tennison. Buy the complete original Prime Suspect series box set on Amazon here. The cast also includes Blake Harrison (Dad’s Army, The Inbetweeners), … >
Call the Midwife returns to BBC One this winter for a sixth season. It is now 1962, and the Nonnatus House team are as committed to caring for the people of Poplar as always. However, the social revolution in the outside world is mirrored by change and challenge much closer to home. As they strive … >