The Avengers – StudioCanal plots a reboot of the iconic 60s spy series

Mrs Peel… we’re needed again. A new version of the classic spy-fi show The Avengers is in development.  According to a report in Deadline, Studiocanal – the rights holders to the beloved 1960s series – are planning to revive the show. Originally launching in 1961 as a vehicle for Ian Hendry’s Dr David Keel, the … >

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Star Trek: Prodigy

Star Trek Prodigy – could there be a Season 3?

The animated Star Trek show, cancelled by Paramount+, was saved by Netflix.  The story of Star Trek: Prodigy, franchise’s children-focussed animated spinoff, has been an eventful one. Launched on Nickelodeon and Paramount+, the show was a success and swiftly recommissioned. However, it later fell foul of Paramount’s cost-cutting last June. With a second season all … >

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The Buccaneers

The Buccaneers – Apple TV+ confirms a second season

The American assault on 19th century London society continues.  The Buccaneers draws on author Edith Wharton’s unfinished final novel. It tells the story of a group of fun-loving American girls who disrupt London society in the 1870s. After the eight-episode first season concluded last week, Apple TV+ have given the nod for a second run. … >

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Big Finish

Big Finish Day 2024 is coming to London

Big Finish Day returns for 2024, bigger and better than ever, to celebrate its silver anniversary.  With the production company, who make audio dramas in the worlds of Doctor Who, Blake’s 7, Space: 1999, Star Cops and more, celebrating 25 years, details for Big Finish Day 2024 has been announced. Paring up with the Doctor … >

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The Whoniverse lands on BBC iPlayer

“So… all of time and space, everything that ever happened or ever will – where do you want to start?” Doctor Who‘s 60th anniversary month officially begins today with the arrival of the Whoniverse on BBC iPlayer. UK based fans, or BBC licence fee payers if you will, can time travel through Doctor Who history … >

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Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies aka RTD

Russell T Davies profile coming to BBC One

imagine… Russell T Davies: The Doctor and Me, a film from BBC Studios, follows one of Britain’s most celebrated TV writers as he prepares to once again return as Doctor Who showrunner. imagine…, a wide-ranging arts series hosted and executive produced by Alan Yentob, profiles leading figures and events that are shaping today’s cultural world. … >

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Diane Morgan as Mandy

Mandy Series 3 is now filming

Diane Morgan returns as Mandy, battling through her own personal cost of living crisis.  The BBC have announced that Diane Morgan (Cunk on Earth) is hard at work on a another series of the hilarious Mandy. Six more 15-minute episodes will see the character in a further run of micro-aggressive adventures. As before, she’s joined by … >

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