According to press releases from Disney and the BBC, the first two episodes of the 2024 series of Doctor Who will debut at midnight, 00.00 BST, Saturday 11 May on iPlayer in the UK and Ireland, which is 7:00 p.m. ET Friday, May 10 in the United States. The episodes will stream simultaneously globally on … >
Posing in front of the TARDIS interior set at Wolf Studios Wales, Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies teased on Instagram what is sure to be some special Doctor Who content to stream on BBC iPlayer and Disney+ on 15 March. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Russell T Davies … >
The animators at Aardman have revived their classic Creature Comforts format for a new BBC promotion. Bristol based animation house Aardman has created six new films for the BBC’s ‘Things We Love’ campaign. In the series of heart-warming animated films, in the style of their classic Creature Comforts shorts, real BBC audience member’s voices and … >
Richard Rankin takes on the role of the famous Scottish detective The BBC acquired the Scottish crime drama Rebus. Made by Eleventh Hour Films for Viaplay, and based on Ian Rankin’s novels, the series stars Richard Rankin (no relation) in the title role. The detective has been previously played, as an Inspector, by both John … >
The debut novel from writer Kaliane Bradley deals with a government initiative involving temporal ‘expats’. Yesterday, the BBC announced a raft of new drama commissions. They include a drama made from James Graham’s hit play Dear England, which follows Gareth Southgate’s transformation of the national football team, and two more series of the Belfast set … >
A new BBC documentary series looks at the past, present and future of the space race. BBC Factual have announced the commission of a new series which promises to tell the human story of space exploration. The show, titled Once Upon a Time in Space, comes from the award-winning team behind Once Upon a Time … >
Directed by Sheen, the drama comes from writer James Graham. The Way has to be one of most anticipated dramas for 2024. It’s Michael Sheen’s directorial debut, and he has created the story with writer James Graham (Sherwood) and Adam Curtis (HyperNormalisation). Here’s the official synopsis for The Way: Ambitious, powerful and surprising, The Way … >
In a new special, the redoubtable Philomena Cunk will seek an answer to the ultimate question. The mighty Ms Cunk has tackled Britain and Earth, so it’s only natural that her next investigation should up the ante. In her most ambitious documentary yet, Philomena Cunk (Diane Morgan) is seeking a definitive answer to the meaning … >
The enduringly popular Caribbean detective series reaches a landmark episode this weekend. As well as kicking off Series 13, the show also enjoys a shift to a higher profile Sunday night slot on BBC One. In anticipation, its stars have spoken about the show… Don Warrington, who plays Police Commissioner Selwyn Patterson, considers his character … >
Michelle Keegan, Warren Brown and Faye Marsay will all return for more Ten Pound Poms. The BBC have announced a second run of writer Danny Brocklehurst’s Ten Pound Poms. The 1950s set series follows Brits who leave dreary post-war Britain for the promise of a new life in Australia. Ten Pound Poms stars Michelle Keegan, … >