‘Class’ pays tribute to former ‘Doctor Who’ companion

New photos from the filming of BBC Three’s Class reveal a lovely tribute to one of the original companions in Doctor Who. Created by YA author Patrick Ness, the latest Doctor Who spin-off began filming in Cardiff earlier this month. Set in contemporary London, the eight-part series follows four students with “hidden secrets and desires” and has been described by executive … >

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BBC Three orders ‘Fleabag’ comedy from Phoebe Waller-Bridge

Filming has begun this week on BBC Three’s latest new sitcom, Fleabag. The six-part comedy series is a adapted by Crashing writer Phoebe Waller-Bridge from her award-winning Edinburgh play. She also stars in the title role as Fleabag, “a dry-witted, angry, cash-strapped, grief-riddled, porn-watching young woman trying to come to terms with a recent tragedy.” Waller-Bridge … >

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‘The Sarah Jane Adventures’ actor joins ‘Doctor Who’ spin-off ‘Class’

The actor who played The Sarah Jane Adventures villain The Trickster has joined the cast of BBC Three’s Class. Paul Marc Davis will have a recurring role in the latest Doctor Who spin-off, which began filming in Cardiff earlier this month. Set in contemporary London at Coal Hill School, the eight-part series follows four students with “hidden secrets and desires” … >

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‘Doctor Who’ exec Moffat says ‘Class’ spin-off is ‘a British Buffy’

Steven Moffat has described BBC Three’s new Doctor Who spin-off as “dark and sexy and right now.” Created by YA author Patrick Ness, Class began filming in Cardiff last week. The eight-part series is set in contemporary London and follows four students with “hidden secrets and desires” at Coal Hill School. Steven Moffat, executive producer … >

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BBC Three orders another TWO seasons of ‘Cuckoo’

Cuckoo has been recommissioned for a further two seasons by BBC Three. Starring Greg Davies, Taylor Lautner, Tyger Drew-Honey, Esther Smith and Helen Baxendale, the comedy will be returning for Season 4 and Season 5. Damian Kavanagh, Controller of BBC Three, commented: “Cuckoo is brilliant, it’s coming back to BBC Three for two new series. … >

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‘Class’ first look: Main cast revealed for new ‘Doctor Who’ spin-off

The cast for BBC Three’s Class has been officially announced. The eight-part Doctor Who spin-off began filming in Cardiff today. Newcomers Greg Austin, Fady Elsayed, Sophie Hopkins and Vivian Oparah will star as four Sixth Formers, with Katherine Kelly (Coronation Street) playing the role of a teacher and “powerful new presence” the school. Class creator … >

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‘Doctor Who’ actor to reprise role in new spin-off ‘Class’

Another piece of casting for BBC Three’s Class has appeared online. Set in contemporary London at the fictional Coal Hill School, the eight-part Doctor Who spin-off begins filming this month. It was revealed last week that actor Greg Austin, best known for playing Gordon Selfridge in ITV’s Mr Selfridge, will play a character named Charlie … >

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‘Mr Selfridge’ actor joins new ‘Doctor Who’ spin-off ‘Class’

The first bit of casting has been revealed for BBC Three’s Class. Set in contemporary London at the fictional Coal Hill School, the eight-part Doctor Who spin-off begins filming in April and writer Patrick Ness has confirmed that “announcements” are on the way next week. However, eagle-eyed Twitter user @TomMar5hall has spotted that the online … >

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New details on ‘Doctor Who’ spin-off ‘Class’ due next week

YA author Patrick Ness has revealed that “announcements” are on the way for BBC Three’s new Doctor Who spin-off, Class. Set in contemporary London at the fictional Coal Hill School, the eight-part series begins filming in April. Ness tweeted today: “Last full week in London for a while. I’ll be in Cardiff for a good … >

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‘Thirteen’ episode guide

Written by rising star Marnie Dickens, Thirteen is BBC Three’s first online drama. The five-part psychological drama explores how to pick up the threads of a life half-lived and how to survive as a family under the greatest pressure. How to feel again, chance love again. > Buy the complete series on DVD on Amazon. … >

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