This year, BBC Two once again brings us A Ghost Story for Christmas – Lot No.249. There’s nothing quite like having the wits scared out of you at Christmastime! The BBC used to make these films in the 1970s and revived the fine tradition in 2010. 2023’s festive frightener is once again adapted by Mark … >
The latest adaptation stars Penelope Wilton and David Jonsson. Updated 06/12/23: Murder is Easy in the sleepy English village of Wychwood under Ashe. As BBC continue to reveal their festive line-up, we’ve our first proper taste of their latest Agatha Christie. The trailer sets up the story as Fitzwilliam (David Jonsson) meets Miss Pinkerton (Penelope Wilton) … >
Christopher Eccleston returns as Fagin with his gang set on pinching Queen Victoria’s crown. Updated 30/11/23: Dodger‘s ‘Coronation’ lands on BBC iPlayer With December just around the corner, the new Dodger Christmas Special has landed. The hit family show, which should get festive airings on both BBC One and CBBC, is now available to stream. A … >
The compelling tale of the Brinks-Mat robbery and its aftermath continues. The Gold was one of the most fascinating dramas of 2023, looking at the infamous 1983 Brinks-Mat robbery. The series chronicled how the loot was initially disposed of and the lengths the police went to catch those involved, scoring an impressive 8.7 million viewers … >
The Ghosts are leaving us, but they’ve left a special present under the Christmas tree. Updated 29/11/23: Story details revealed for the Ghosts finale. Although we’re still in denial about the end of Ghosts, the moment is approaching. In a rundown of this year’s festive television line-up, the BBC have revealed what to expect on … >
The series, which also stars James Norton, tells the tale of William the Conqueror. The BBC have announced a high-profile new drama series, King and Conqueror. The series tells the story of a real-life clash of would-be English kings which culminates in the Battle of Hastings. The subject of many a school history lesson, the … >
Vigil returns as Suranne Jones and Rose Leslie enter the world of drone warfare to catch a killer in Series 2. As the festive season approaches, there’s nothing like a warm night in investigating unexplained deaths, is there? Luckily, Vigil is back – not on a submarine this time (despite the show drawing its name … >
In replies to multiple queries on their post, the official Doctor Who Instagram revealed to fans from various nations that ‘The Star Beast’ will be available to stream on Disney+ at exactly 18:30 GMT, 25 November — the exact time it airs on BBC One and iPlayer in the UK and Ireland — 6:30pm BT. … >
On-screen commentary is coming to BBC iPlayer for selected upcoming episodes of Doctor Who to expand the viewing experience with special guests giving exclusive insight into the creation and filming of some of the new adventures. Available directly after selected episodes air on BBC One and iPlayer, viewers can head to the Whoniverse to get … >
The Fourteenth Doctor will read The Way Back Home by Oliver Jeffers on Friday 24th November. 2023. Doctor Who fans with long(ish) memories may recall that at Christmastime in 2009, you couldn’t escape David Tennant and his Tenth Doctor. The outgoing Time Lord was all over the BBC, even infiltrating the corporation’s festive idents between … >