5 theories on why the ‘Sherlock’ special is set in 1895

It’s not long now until the much-anticipated tenth instalment of Sherlock arrives on our screens! Earlier this year the official promo pic of Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman as Victorian era Holmes and Watson sent the internet into a frenzy, while the first footage from the special itself caused something of a meltdown. > Buy … >

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Watch new teaser for ‘Marvel’s Jessica Jones’

Netflix has released a brief new trailer for Marvel’s Jessica Jones. Featuring David Tennant (Doctor Who) as Kilgrave alongside star Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones, Netflix’s upcoming original series is the second of four live action adventure series, following Marvel’s Daredevil, which launched in April. Watch the teaser… Marvel’s Jessica Jones will premiere in all … >

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‘Doctor Who’ teasers: 10 hints for ‘Under the Lake’

The new season of Doctor Who continues next weekend with ‘Under the Lake’, written by Being Human creator Toby Whithouse. The official synopsis reads: “When an Underwater Base comes under attack, the Doctor and Clara must save the frightened crew and defeat an impossible threat. But what is behind these terrifying events? And can they … >

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‘Doctor Who’ spoiler-free review: ‘Under the Lake’

How much you enjoy this weekend’s Doctor Who may depend on how prepared you are for old-school storytelling. It may also depend on how much you like very dim green lighting, because there’s a lot of it about. Say what you like about Steven Moffat’s hyperactive episodes, they are far from ordinary. Toby Whithouse’s ‘Under … >

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‘Doctor Who’ star Jenna Coleman answers: Is Clara bisexual?

Jenna Coleman has revealed that the sexuality of her Doctor Who character Clara is “open to interpretation”. Speaking at Edmonton Comic & Entertainment Expo in Canada at the weekend, Coleman was asked if Clara is bisexual. The audience member cited Clara’s line in ‘The Magician’s Apprentice’ that Jane Austen is “a phenomenal kisser’” and Oswin’s … >

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Is Sean Pertwee up for playing Third Doctor in ‘Doctor Who’?

Gotham star Sean Pertwee has revealed that he would not feel comfortable recreating his father’s iconic Doctor Who role. Jon Pertwee, Sean’s father, played the Third Doctor from 1970 until 1974. Asked if he’d be interested in appearing in Doctor Who, Pertwee told Den of Geek: “I’ve never been asked.” The British actor went on … >

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Will there be a full season of ‘Doctor Who’ in 2016?

Last month Private Eye reported that there would be no full season of Doctor Who in 2016. It was a bold claim, and one which elicited a vigorous response from commenters. But despite being a satirical publication, the magazine’s Media column is often a source of truths, and has been correct before in its reportage. … >

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‘Doctor Who’ Christmas special finishes filming

Filming has now been completed on this year’s Doctor Who Christmas special. Written by Steven Moffat and directed by Douglas Mackinnon (Sherlock), the show’s eleventh Christmas episode will see Alex Kingston reprise her role as Professor River Song. Special effects supervisor Danny Hargreaves ‏tweeted yesterday: “That’s a wrap!! Xmas special and series done!!! Awesome!!!!” Kingston … >

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