Daddy Issues – BBC orders series 2 of the hit comedy

The show stars David Morrisey and Aimee Lou Wood as father and daughter.  The BBC have announced that their sitcom Daddy Issues is returning for a second 6-part series. The show stars Aimee Lou Wood as Gemma – a young woman who finds herself pregnant and is forced to flatshare with her hapless father Malcolm … >

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Ludwig – trailer for David Mitchell’s quirky new detective series

David Mitchell stars as the reclusive puzzle-setter, John ‘Ludwig’ Taylor who is sucked into the world of a Major Investigations Team.  Updated 16/09/24: With the show landing on Wednesday, September 25th, the BBC have dropped a trailer for Ludwig. Inviting us to meet our new favourite (accidental) detective, the trailer offers a quick introduction to … >

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Red Eye – ITV recommission their thriller series

The airplane-based thriller will be back for second series – but without Richard Armitage?  ITV have announced that their thriller series Red Eye will be back for second run. The first series of the nail-biting show predominantly played out during an international flight, with Richard Armitage’s Dr Matthew Nolan being returned to China after apparently … >

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Grotesquerie – Disney+ fixes date for Ryan Murphy’s new horror series

Detective Lois Tryon investigates a series of crimes with an eerily personal feel.  Disney+ have announced the premiere date for FX’s Grotesquerie, the new horror drama series from Ryan Murphy (American Horror Story). The series stars Niecy Nash-Betts, Courtney B. Vance, Lesley Manville (Sherwood), Micaela Diamond, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, Raven Goodwin and Travis Kelce. Here’s … >

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Harry Potter casting – HBO holds an open call for its Potter TV series

Do you know the next Harry Potter, Ron Weasley or Hermione Granger?  HBO are seeking budding wizard actors! The studio has kicked off the casting process to fill the lead roles in the upcoming Harry Potter television series. The show, which plans to faithfully adapt all seven novels, potentially across a decade, aims to begin … >

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Russell T Davies relays diminished confidence for a third new Doctor Who series in 2026

At San Diego Comic Con in July 2024, Russell T Davies gave SFX Magazine a somewhat discouraging update on the status of a third new series in conjunction with Disney, which streams the show on Disney+. “It’s an industry decision, it’s like any business — these things take time. I think the decision will come … >

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Taskmaster Series 18 start date confirmed

The contestants for Taskmaster Series 18 are Babatunde Aléshé, Jack Dee, Rosie Jones, Emma Sidi & Andy Zaltzman.  News has landed that the mighty Taskmaster returns imminently for its 18th series. The popular celebrity challenge show, lorded over by Greg Davies, with little Alex Horne, is back at Channel 4 on September 12th. The new run … >

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Starfleet Academy series – filming begins

The YA skewed series is set in the 32nd Century, after the events of Star Trek: Discovery.  With the full cast revealed via StarTrek.com, production is now underway on the Starfleet Academy series. The new intake of cadets includes Kerrice Brooks, Bella Shepard, George Hawkins, Karim Diané, Zoë Steiner and Sandro Rosta. They’ll be under … >

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The Acolyte – Disney calls time on the Star Wars series

The show, set in the High Republic era, told the story of a pair of force sensitive twins. According to a Deadline report, Disney+’s The Acolyte won’t be continuing to a second season. The show, from showrunner Lesley Headland, is a mystery-thriller set in the Star Wars universe’s High Republic era. It began with a … >

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