Cast announced for Russell T Davies’ adaptation of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

BBC One has announced a stellar cast for Doctor Who writer Russell T Davies’ upcoming A Midsummer Night’s Dream film. The 90-minute TV adaptation of William Shakespeare’s classic play will star Maxine Peake (Silk) as Titania, Matt Lucas (Little Britain) as Bottom, John Hannah (Atlantis) as Theseus, Eleanor Matsuura (Spooks) as Hippolyta and Hiran Abeysekera … >

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5 classic British kids’ TV shows that are overdue a revival

Inspired by the triumphant and long-overdue returns of The Clangers and Thunderbirds – and excited at the imminent comeback of the amazing, the fantastic, the greatest secret agent in the world (Danger Mouse) – we’ve put our minds to the question… Which other classic kids’ TV shows could be on the list for a 21st … >

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‘Doctor Who’ star Bernard Cribbins awarded J M Barrie Award

Actor and presenter Bernard Cribbins was honoured with the annual J M Barrie Award this week for “a lifetime of unforgettable work for children on stage, film, television and record”. As well as his role as Wilfred Mott in Doctor Who between 2007 and 2010, Cribbins has featured in iconic BBC Children’s programmes for four … >

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