Lynley — Leo Suter and Sofia Barclay

Lynley — the BBC releases more images for new crime drama

The BBC has released more images from Lynley — the show arrives this autumn The BBC has revealed further images from Lynley, an upcoming mystery crime series based on the beloved best-selling novels by Elizabeth George. The four-part drama will launch this autumn on BBC iPlayer and BBC One. What’s the show about? Tommy Lynley is … >

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King & Conqueror

King & Conqueror – trailer for the BBC’s big new historical drama

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau plays William of Normandy, with James Norton as Harold, Earl of Wessex in the eight-part historical epic.  Updated 24/07/25: First trailer drops It’s been a long time coming, but the BBC have finally revealed some moving footage from their forthcoming 1066 drama. King & Conqueror chronicles the rival claims to the English throne … >

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Animated Doctor Who for CBeebies - the TARDIS in flight

BBC plans animated Doctor Who show for CBeebies

The BBC is looking for a production company to create and produce an animated Doctor Who series, which will run independently from the main show. The new show and format will be geared toward the pre-school CBeebies audience. “Everyone is welcome at CBeebies, including the Doctor!,” enthused Patricia Hidalgo, Director of Children’s and Education. “This … >

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The Cage Michael Socha and Sheridan Smith

The Cage — first-look pictures and casting for new BBC drama

The BBC has released first-look pictures and casting details for new drama The Cage The BBC has released first-look pictures and announced further casting for new drama The Cage, written and created by Tony Schumacher (The Responder), for BBC iPlayer and BBC One. The show is described as a high-stakes, high energy crime story set within … >

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Call the Midwife

Call the Midwife – prequel and film plans revealed

The enduring show begins filming its 15th series with a two-part Christmas Special. The mighty Call the Midwife began in 2012, and the BBC has confirmed the start of filming on series 15. The show is made for the corporation by Neal Street Productions, and is a co-production with PBS. However, they’ve also revealed wider … >

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The Bombing of Pan Am 103 – trailer & start date for the BBC/Netflix Lockerbie investigation drama

The Bombing of Pan Am 103 follows the investigators who brought the perpetrators to justice.  Updated 06/05/25: New trailer & BBC start date The BBC have dropped a trailer for their high-proflie Lockerbie drama The Bombing of Pan Am 103. The six-part series, a collaboration with Netflix, begins on Sunday 18th May, 2025. The trailer … >

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Return to Paradise

Return to Paradise – Series 2 is filming

The Aussie Death in Paradise spin-off is coming back for another set of sun-drenched murder mysteries.  After a bit of a wait, we now know that Return to Paradise, the Australian Paraverse series, is returning. The BBC have confirmed the start of filming on series 2 in the Illawarra coastal region, Sydney’s northern beaches, and … >

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