So – Who are HBO?

HBO stands for Home Box Office Inc and it is a US cable television company which advertises itself as the ‘home to the shows that everyone is talking about – from ground-breaking series, documentaries and sports to the biggest blockbuster movies available anywhere. In fact, HBO reckon it will always be cooler than Netflix or … >

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Russell T. Davies

Revisiting Russell T. Davies’ tenure as Doctor Who showrunner

When Doctor Who returned in 2005, the roles of Script Editor and Producer had changed. The Script Editor was no longer a creative role, and was now about storytelling logic, continuity and liaising between writers and the production team. The Show Runner (who was also an Executive Producer) was the main creative force, commissioning stories, … >

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Jodie Whittaker

Jodie Whittaker to host CBeebies Bedtime Stories

Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker will read the story of an intrepid girl on CBeebies Bedtime Stories. Whittaker will read Ada Twist, Scientist – the third in a series of books written by Andrea Beaty and illustrated by David Roberts. Beaty considers Whittaker’s narration of her book, “the best of all things!” WHAT? WHAT? WHAT? … >

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Jodie Whittaker lost previous Doctor Who audition to a friend

Jodie Whittaker revealed to Attitude magazine that she had failed to win a role in a previous Doctor Who series. “I’ve seen the odd episode [of Doctor Who] because I’ve got a friend in it, and I’m aware of it obviously. I went to drama school about the time that Christopher Eccleston was announced in … >

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Doctor Who returns to iPlayer; every series since 2005 available to watch

Doctor Who has returned to iPlayer today (June 4th), with every episode since the show’s revival in 2005 now available to watch on the BBC’s online platform. From Christopher Eccleston’s debut to Peter Capaldi’s tragic farewell, via David Tennant’s ‘allons-y’ years and Matt Smith’s fez-sporting sessions, bingeing on the Beeb’s Doctor Who supply is the perfect way to … >

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Come Home: no plans for series 2, confirms writer

BBC One’s latest successful drama, Come Home, came to a close last night. The three part series starred Christopher Eccleston and Paula Malcolmson, and had followed a separated couple and ultimately the custody of their children. Danny Brocklehurst penned the drama, and in spite of the acclaim it’s received, he’s utterly resistant to a second … >

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