The second run of the award-winning comedy drama has started filming. Black Ops is filming again, with Dom (Gbemisola Ikumelo) and Kay (Hammed Animashaun) returning alongside Akemnji Ndifornyen as gang boss Tevin. Here’s the setup: Series two kicks off with Dom and Kay now working for MI5. They may be in the world of espionage, … >
It’s been over 25 years since we first went Walking With Dinosaurs. The original show used a mix of CGI and animantronics, mixed with live-action footage, to bring the dinosaurs to life. Now, they’re returning for another six-part series and BBC Factual has released three first look pictures. Each episode will focus on an individual … >
Blake’s 7 – The Collection comes from the team behind the Doctor Who Blu Ray releases. BBC Studios have dropped a trailer confirming the arrival of the classic sci-fi series Blake’s 7 on Blu Ray. The series, which ran for four years between 1978 – 1981 was the brainchild of Dalek creator Terry Nation. With … >
Steve Coogan and Dame Harriet Walter will star as journalist Brian Walden and the former PM Margaret Thatcher. With the General Election in full swing, Channel 4 have announced a new drama looking back at a pivotal moment in political history. Brian and Margaret comes from writer James Graham (Sherwood) and director Stephen Frears (A … >
BBC Studios and CinemaLive have joined forces to bring the two-part Doctor Who 2024 series finale to cinema screens across the UK on 21 June 2024. The screening will start at 11pm BST on with the penultimate episode, The Legend of Ruby Sunday, (which airs on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 15 June), and … >
In a post on BBC Complaints, the BBC stated that they have no further plans to employ generative artificial intelligence to promote Doctor Who. Summary of complaint: We received complaints about reports that the BBC is exploring generative AI in Doctor Who promotion. BBC response: As part of a small trial, marketing teams used generative … >
The BBC has plans to experiment with generative AI in an effort to automate and thus streamline the distribution of promotional content. David Housden, Head of Media Inventory: Digital at the BBC explained how and why this experimentation begins with Doctor Who promotion. “We’re going to take it one step a time, starting simple and … >
BBC Studios takes full ownership of BritBox International in a £255 million deal Reported by both sides from different angles (BBC takes full ownership vs ITV sells its 50% share), it’s clear the deal has been some time coming. Since ITV launched ITVX, its focus has been there, with Britbox coverage increasingly limited. Now BritBox … >
Launching in March 2024, weekly episodes will be introduced by Colin Baker. Audio producers Big Finish have been in the Doctor Who business for a remarkable 25 years. During that time, they’ve worked with countless Doctors and companions, expanding the series’ in almost every conceivable direction. Over the years, they’ve given us more of fleeting on … >
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 … >