Kayvan Novak and Danny John-Jules join BBC Three comedy ‘Top Coppers’

BBC Three’s new spoof police comedy Top Coppers has started filming. Created by Cein McGillicuddy and Andy Kinnear, the six-part series stars John Kearns (winner for Best Comedy Show at Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2014) and Steen Raskopoulos (nominee for Best Newcomer at Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2014). Top Coppers follows the finest and weirdest detectives … >

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BBC Three orders new drama ‘Thirteen’

BBC Three has announced the commission of Thirteen, a new drama series written by Marnie Dickens. The five 60-minute episodes will tell the story of Ivy Moxham and the day she escapes from the cellar that’s been her prison for the last 13 years, returning home to her family. Writer Marnie Dickens commented: “I’ve always … >

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‘In the Flesh’ won’t be back for Season 3

The BBC has confirmed that In the Flesh is not being recommissioned for a third season. The official statement reads: “BBC Three is very proud of the two award-winning series of In the Flesh. However, given there is only budget for one original drama series a year on the channel it won’t be returning. We … >

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BBC Three’s ‘People Just Do Nothing’ to return for Season 2

BBC Three has ordered a second season of mockumentary series People Just Do Nothing. The Kurupt FM crew first appeared in a Comedy Feed in 2012, followed by a four-part first season on BBC iPlayer and BBC Three this summer. Five new 30-minute episodes will see self-proclaimed garage legend MC Grindah and his second in … >

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‘Some Girls’ Season 3 episode guide

Following the lives and loves of Viva (Adelayo Adedayo), Holli (Natasha Jonas), Amber (Alice Felgate) and Saz (Mandeep Dhillon), BBC Three comedy Some Girls is back for a third season. Written by Bernadette Davis, Season 3 also sees the return of Colin Salmon (Arrow) as Viva’s fireman dad Rob, Dolly Wells (Doll & Em) as … >

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‘Some Girls’ return date confirmed for Season 3

BBC Three has announced that the new season of Some Girls will begin later this month. The comedy returns at 10pm on Monday 17 November on BBC Three. The six new 30-minute episodes follow the lives and loves of Viva (Adelayo Adedayo), Holli (Natasha Jonas), Amber (Alice Felgate) and Saz (Mandeep Dhillon) as the end … >

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BBC iPlayer extends catch-up window to 30 days

Viewers will be able to catch up on BBC TV and radio programmes on BBC iPlayer and BBC iPlayer Radio for 30 days. Programmes were previously available for seven days. BBC iPlayer launched in 2007 and now receives over seven million TV and radio programme requests a day. Tony Hall, Director-General, BBC, commented: “BBC iPlayer … >

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BBC Three announces cast for ‘Tatau’ drama

The cast has been announced for Tatau, BBC Three’s new fantasy drama series from the makers of Being Human. The eight 45-minute episodes are written by Richard Zajdlic, who has previously written episodes of By Any Means, Strike Back, This Life and EastEnders. > Like Tatau on Facebook for all the latest news on the … >

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‘Bad Education’ Series 3 trailer and start date

Jack Whitehall is back as teacher Alfie Wickers for a third series of Bad Education. Series 3 begins at 10pm on Tuesday 16 September on BBC Three. Watch the Series 3 trailer… In the first episode, there’s a shock in store for Alfie with the revelation his dad, Martin Wickers (Harry Enfield) has been appointed … >

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