Ten Pound Poms – cast revealed for new Danny Brocklehurst drama

The show’s ensemble cast includes Warren Brown, Michelle Keegan and Fay Marsay.  The BBC have revealed details of its new drama Ten Pound Poms. Set in 1956, the story follows Brits who leave the country in hope of a new life “down under”. The series cones from Danny Brocklehurst (Shameless, Ordinary Lives) and is a co-production between … >

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John Bishop originally turned down Doctor Who

On An Evening with John Bishop, a Zoom meeting hosted by Always Be Comedy on February 18, John Bishop said that Chris Chibnall asked him if he would be interested in a role on Doctor Who in late 2019. Though he was keen, Bishop, who will portray the Doctor’s scouser companion Dan in Doctor Who … >

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Doctor Who Series 13: new information from John Bishop

New information about Episode 1 of Doctor Who Series 13 was revealed by John Bishop in a Zoom interview with Liverpool Media Academy students.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by LMA (@lmauniofficial) Bishop, a native of Liverpool, told the students that Episode 1 of the series has scenes in Liverpool … >

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Doctor Who Series 13: what is known so far

Some production news for Doctor Who Series 13 was revealed in recent cast and crew interviews and some filming reports. The series began principal photography on November 2, 2020 and eight episodes are planned so far. Who is in the TARDIS team? Jodie Whittaker will be back as the thirteenth Doctor with companion Yasmin (Yaz) … >

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Doctor Who Series 13 update: another director discovered

Some additional Doctor Who Series 13 news was discovered by @Ruther2, as announced on Twitter. Azhur Saleem will direct three episodes. 3 episodes this season will be directed by @azhursaleem pic.twitter.com/GcVpXFrnHU — harkRutheraldangelssing (@Ruther2) December 15, 2020 Among Saleem’s directing credits are The Conversation, Project Artichoke, Baghdad Central and Muse. We previously announced that Jamie … >

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Doctor Who Series 13: possible Crimean War filming

Recent Doctor Who Series 13 filming information and photos suggest the first block of filming features the Crimean War and Mary Seacole, the British-Jamaican nurse who set up the “British Hotel” behind the battle lines for wounded servicemen. Sara Powell has a credit for portraying Mary Seacole in a Doctor Who block directed by Jamie … >

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Doctor Who showrunner claims series opener will be “the biggest episode in the show’s history”

According to a student who attended a question and answer session at Sheffield Hallam University, Chris Chibnall told the audience that the Doctor Who Series 12 opener will be “the biggest episode in the show’s history.” Also said ‘Episode One will be the biggest episode in the show’s history, and we will soon learn why.’ … >

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