The adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic novel comes from Peaky Blinders‘ Steven Knight. Updated 07/02/23: The BBC have released the briefest of clips of Olivia Colman’s Miss Havisham. It’s been a long time since we’ve heard anything about the upcoming BBC/FX adaptation of Great Expectations. The drama, with its impressive cast list (see below), will … >
The writer would pen Season 5 of Sherlock “tomorrow” if stars Cumberbatch and Freeman agreed to return. Writer Steven Moffat is out promoting his play The Unfriend. First performed as part of 2022’s Chichester Festival, the play is directed by his Sherlock collaborator Mark Gatiss and it has scored an impressive West End transfer. The … >
The classic video game becomes an eight-part audio drama series. The BBC have an intriguing new adaptation beginning this December. Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Firewall, the classic Ubisoft video game, is coming to Radio 4 as an eight-part drama. The production uses 3D binaural audio, so listening on headphones promises an immersive experience. Firewall follows … >
Millie Gibson, the actor who’s playing the Doctor’s new best friend, is interviewed by Ncuti Gatwa. Following Saturday night’s unveiling of Millie Gibson, the actor who has landed the role of the Doctor’s newest companion, the BBC have released a brief Q & A video to introduce her. The former Coronation Street actor is interviewed … >
Have you ever wanted to be a Doctor Who monster or order a pint in the Queen Vic? If you’ve ever dreamed of being swathed in latex, ready to menace the Doctor, there’s a competition that might just be of interest. As part of the BBC’s Centenary celebration, the corporation have launched 15 Seconds of … >
From writer director Hugo Blick, The English also stars Chaske Spencer. Updated 14/10/22: Ahead of the show’s world premiere, Prime Video have dropped a further trailer. The English will be with us in under a month. The highly anticipated western starring Emily Blunt and Chaske Spencer begins on November 10th on BBC Two, with an … >
The Philip Pullman adaptation will draw to a close as it adapts ‘The Amber Spyglass’. The long awaited third run of His Dark Materials is nearly upon us, with the BBC dropping a trailer. The show, drawn from the works of Philip Pullman has reached the final part of the trilogy; ‘The Amber Spyglass’ will … >
Walt Disney Co. is in discussions with the BBC about acquiring the streaming rights to a new Doctor Who series according to Bloomberg. Disney is in discussions with the BBC about acquiring the streaming rights to a new “Doctor Who” series https://t.co/UJIct1dSwy — Bloomberg (@business) July 22, 2022 Bloomberg reports that the talks are in … >
HBO are not renewing Gentleman Jack for a third series. Thanks to news broken by Deadline, we’ve learned that the future of Gentlemen Jack is in doubt. While the popular drama airs on BBC One, it’s a co-production with HBO who have decided not to proceed with a third series. Set in the 1830s and … >
The Sex Education actor will lead the next version of Doctor Who under Russell T Davies. The BBC have announced the identity of the next Doctor: actor Ncuti Gatwa will take on the role when Jodie Whittaker leaves Doctor Who later this year. Gatwa, who is aged 29, is best known for his role as … >