In some disappointing news, Sandi Toksvig revealed this weekend that she receives just 40% of what her male predecessor earned to host BBC panel show, QI. Toksvig took over from Stephen Fry in 2016 – the first woman ever to assume hosting duties – and while she previously told the Radio Times it would be “absurd” … >
Channel 4 has announced the commission of second season of Damned. Created by Jo Brand (Getting On) and Morwenna Banks (Miss You Already), the sharp black comedy based around the lives of two jaded social workers launched on Channel 4 last year. Damned will return for six new 30-minute episodes in late 2017. Jo Brand commented: … >
[To the tune of the show’s ‘Danse Macabre’ title sequence…] ‘Jonathan Creek, Jonathan Creek; In recent years his show has been quite weak. The quality’s begun to leak; Is this one much better? Let’s take a peek…’ Well, Jonathan Creek‘s 2016 Christmas special, ‘Daemon’s Roost’, is neither festive, nor particularly special but it is the … >
BBC One has released a trailer for the upcoming one-off Jonathan Creek special. Written by series creator David Renwick, ‘Daemons’ Roost’ sees Alan Davies return as Creek, alongside Sarah Alexander (The Worst Week Of My Life) as his wife, Polly. Buy the complete Jonathan Creek box set on Amazon here. The new 90-minute episode will air at … >
The BBC has released the first promotional image for the upcoming Jonathan Creek Christmas special. Titled ‘Daemons’ Roost’, the brand new 90-minute episode began filming in August. Written by series creator David Renwick, the festive special sees Alan Davies return as Creek, alongside Sarah Alexander (The Worst Week Of My Life) as his wife, Polly. Buy … >
You’ve probably heard that to celebrate 20 years(!) since the show first aired, Jonathan Creek is returning with a new one-off special. Titled ‘Daemon’s Roost’ (I already checked to see if there was a sneaky anagram in that title), it will apparently be ‘the spookiest episode ever’ and will see Jonathan in ‘real danger’. And … >
The BBC has revealed new plot teasers for the upcoming Jonathan Creek special. Titled ‘Daemons’ Roost’, the brand new 90-minute episode began filming last week. Written by series creator David Renwick, the special sees Alan Davies return as Creek, alongside Sarah Alexander (The Worst Week Of My Life) as his wife, Polly. The guest cast … >
Filming has begun on a brand new Jonathan Creek special. Titled ‘Daemons’ Roost’, the 90-minute episode will air on BBC One later this year. QI star Alan Davies returns as Creek, alongside Sarah Alexander (The Worst Week Of My Life) as his wife, Polly. Davies first revealed details of the new special earlier this year, … >
Channel 4 has announced the commission of Damned, a new comedy series about the lives of two jaded social workers. Created by Jo Brand (Getting On) and Morwenna Banks, the six 30-minute episodes will star Brand and Alan Davies (Jonathan Creek) as Rose and Al, who work in a children’s services department, “dealing every day with the all too … >
Alan Davies has confirmed that Jonathan Creek will be back for a one-off special. The actor and QI panelist told DS: “We’re doing it in the summer – we’re shooting a 90-minute one-off.” He added: “It’s 20 years since the first series. 20 years! It’s unbelievable. I’ll try and drop a few pounds so I’m … >