Peter Capaldi has revealed that he hasn’t yet been invited to be in BBC Three’s upcoming Doctor Who spin-off, Class. Set in contemporary London at the fictional Coal Hill School, the eight-part series by acclaimed YA author Patrick Ness is due to begin filming soon. Asked if he’ll be appearing in Class as the Doctor, … >
It’s been confirmed that Class, BBC Three’s new Doctor Who spin-off, will air in the US on BBC America. Set in contemporary London at the show’s Coal Hill School, the eight 45-minute episodes will commence filming in and around Wales soon. Class will begin on BBC America later this year, Variety reports. The official synopsis … >
BBC Three has confirmed the return date for Siblings, the channel’s sitcom about the worst brother and sister in the world. Created and written by Keith Akushie (Fresh Meat), the comedy series is back for six new episodes, starring Charlotte Ritchie (Fresh Meat) and Tom Stourton (Live At The Electric) as Hannah and Dan. Season … >
Josh Widdicombe’s BBC Three sitcom Josh will return for a new six-part season next year. Written by Widdicombe with Tom Craine, the comedy series follows Josh and two mates – Elis James as Owen and Beattie Edmondson as Kate – living in a flatshare. Josh Widdicombe commented: “Writing and making Josh was the best job … >
BBC Three has announced the recommission of Uncle. Starring Nick Helm and Elliot Speller-Gillot, the hit comedy will return for seven new 30-minute episodes. Nick Helm commented: “Uncle is more than a show about an unconventional family unit. The whole production is like a family, from Russell on sound and Terry on Rocky Road duties, … >
BBC Three has released a trailer for Josh Widdicombe’s new flatshare comedy, Josh. Written by Josh Widdicombe and Tom Craine (Live At The Electric), the six 30-minute episodes will follow Josh and two mates – Elis James as Owen and Beattie Edmondson as Kate – living in a flatshare. Jack Dee will play the trio’s … >
One of Orphan Black’s favourite twists to pull off is the reveal that there’s yet another layer to what it has been telling us is the complete picture. It’s done this a couple of times over, which makes it all the more impressive that it continues to work so damn effectively. Admittedly, here it’s peeling back a layer … >
After the dramatic events at the Castor compound in the sixth episode, the seventh feels like it was definitely designed as a breather. It’s a pacy episode with a lot of racing around and a lot of focus on Alison’s storyline, but it never intends to get you to be too worried that anything big is going … >
Before this point, Orphan Black has been a show that is happy to subject its central characters to all kinds of emotional pain and agony, but it has not been a show that has pulled the trigger on killing anybody in a main role. Of course, there are many shows where this is not necessary, but arguably this one … >
Class has been announced as the latest spin-off series from Doctor Who, centred on the kids of Coal Hill School fighting aliens. Sort of like The Sarah Jane Adventures without the comforting presence of Sarah Jane Smith. Within the BBC, as a product, such a show makes complete sense – a new genre show for … >