BBC One has axed ‘New Tricks’ after 12 years

The BBC has confirmed that New Tricks will end after its twelfth season later this year. The long-running crime drama began in March 2003 and Dennis Waterman is the only remaining member of the original cast. BBC One controller Charlotte Moore and BBC drama controller Ben Stephenson announced today: “We are incredibly proud of New … >

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BBC One leads Christmas Day 2014 ratings

Mrs Brown’s Boys was the most watched programme on Christmas Day for the second year running. The sitcom attracted an average audience of 7.6 million viewers last night. Christmas Day’s top five most popular programmes across drama, comedy and entertainment were all on BBC One including EastEnders, Strictly Come Dancing, Call the Midwife and Miranda. … >

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Larry Lamb joins ‘New Tricks’ cast for Season 12

EastEnders star Larry Lamb has joined the cast of New Tricks as Dennis Waterman’s replacement. The crime drama will return to BBC One for a twelfth season next year, opening with “an explosive two part story” that will see Waterman’s character, Gerry Standing, depart the show. New Tricks began in March 2003 and Waterman is … >

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BBC One reveals Christmas schedule

BBC One has confirmed this year’s Christmas schedule. Highlights on Christmas Eve will include Harry Hill’s The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawm at 8.30pm and a Not Going Out special at 9.30pm. Highlights on Christmas Day will include Doctor Who‘s Christmas special at 6.15pm, the penultimate episode of Miranda at 7.15pm, a Call the Midwife … >

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‘Our Girl’ creator on Season 2: ‘I’d love to see more!’

The writer of Our Girl has revealed that it is “too early to say” if the army drama will return for a second season. The first season concluded last night on BBC One. Speaking as part of a Q&A with fans on Twitter after the episode aired, Our Girl creator Tony Grounds commented: “I’d love … >

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‘Our Girl’ finale review

As we reach Our Girl’s finale, separate story strands are dealt with in order to create a sense of closure for Army medic Molly (Lacey Turner), but there’s plenty of potential for further stories if a second season is commissioned. Smurf, Molly and Captain James’ scenario is handled with subtlety, yet poignant sadness. Having given … >

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‘Our Girl’ writer hoping for Season 2

The creator of Our Girl has revealed that he has plans for a second season of the army drama. The current season concludes at 9pm on Sunday on BBC One and difficult questions rain down on Molly Dawes (Lacey Turner) as she returns home from Afghanistan. Our Girl writer Tony Grounds told the MKFM Breakfast … >

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‘Our Girl’ finale clip

BBC One has released a new clip from this weekend’s Our Girl finale. Episode 5 airs at 9pm on Sunday 19 October on BBC One and difficult questions rain down on Molly Dawes (Lacey Turner) as she returns home from Afghanistan. Watch the clip… Who will live and who will die? Can she ever pick … >

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