The BBC have unloaded the festive big guns with the Christmas guest readers of the CBeebies Bedtime Story. As with previous years, the BBC have attracted a sprinkling of star talent to read the bedtime story on CBeebies over the christmas period when the stories doubtless garner a wider audience. Previous readers have included Olivia … >
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau plays William of Normandy, with James Norton as Harold, Earl of Wessex in the eight-part historical epic. It’s a story we all grew up on, Vikings, Normans, and an almighty battle to decide who would sit on the throne of England. While the ultimate victor won’t be a surprise, the forthcoming historical drama … >
Dr Norma Callahan and Dr George Adjei will return to investigate another case of Malpractice. Updated 09/07/24: Series 2 cast and storyline revealed. ITV’s medical thriller series Malpractice is moving into a second series as the Medical Investigation Unit take on another case. In December’s recommission announcement, it was confirmed that Helen Behan (The Virtues) … >
Nina Sosanya (Teachers, Cape Wrath) is back as Kate in the new season of Last Tango in Halifax next week. Season 3 begins at 9pm on Sunday 28 December on BBC One, with Derek Jacobi and Anne Reid returning as love struck septuagenarians Alan and Celia. > Order Season 3 on DVD on Amazon. CultBox … >
Jo Martin’s mysterious Doctor returns as the star of her own audio drama series. Updates 29/01/25: The Fugitive Doctor: Most Wanted is released. It’s been the best part of three years since it was first announced, but audio adventures of The Fugitive Doctor are finally here. While the character appeared in the anniversary mini-series Once … >
Paul McGann and India Fisher appeared live on stage at London’s Cadogan Hall in September 2024. Following a flurry of Doctor Who on television this Christmas, audio producers Big Finish have been filling in the days to New Year with some festive treats. The last of these, released today, is the much-anticipated live recording of … >
The saga continues, drawing in Bernice Summerfield, Torchwood’s Captain John and the War Doctor. 2024 has seen the start of Dark Gallifrey – a multi-year, multi-part series set in the Whoniverse. Taking the focus from the Doctor, the saga instead shines a light on their greatest foes – villainous Time Lords. First up was a … >
The third box set of Jenny’s solo adventures promise a Staged reunion as Anna Lundberg joins the cast. She popped up in Doctor Who‘s 60th anniversary celebrations, and for International Women’s Day in 2022, but it’s been three years since the last solo outing for Jenny – The Doctor’s Daughter. The character, a generated clone of … >
The latest trend at the Netflix production team is sporting documentaries. We have seen some epic mini-documentary series, such as Drive to Survive (the Formula One documentary), Break Point (tennis) and Full Swing (golf) in recent years, and they have all been well received. Now it’s the turn of Rugby Union, with the documentary … >
British actor Michael Jayston has died after a short illness at the age of 88, according to his agency. It is with great sadness, that I have been asked by his family to share the news, Michael Jayston sadly passed away this morning after a short illness. Those who knew Michael will know he was … >