Pearl Mackie signs up for new sitcom

Pearl Mackie continues to land post-Doctor Who roles, and for one of her next projects, she’s teaming up with The Inbetweeners star Joe Thomas. The pair of them are set to headline Proposal, with Thomas playing Jamie and Mackie playing Lucy. The plot sounds a little familiar. Jamie wants to propose to Lucy, but a … >

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‘White Gold’ first look: ‘Inbetweeners’ stars reunite in new BBC Two comedy

BBC Two has announced the commission of White Gold, a new comedy from The Inbetweeners co-creator Damon Beesley. The six-part series will reunite The Inbetweeners stars Joe Thomas (Fresh Meat) and James Buckley (Rock & Chips), alongside Ed Westwick (Gossip Girl) and Lauren O’Rourke (This is England ’90). White Gold tells the story of a double-glazing showroom in Essex in 1983, led by charismatic … >

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5 of the best bits in the final season of ‘Fresh Meat’

After four seasons broadcast over five years, Channel 4’s university sitcom Fresh Meat has come to an end. In its final season, we saw the six housemates struggle through the last year of their studies and prepare for post-university life. > Buy the complete Season 1-4 box set on Amazon. Now that the gang have graduated from Manchester … >

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‘Fresh Meat’ star on Series 4: ‘Everybody wants to do it’

Charlotte Ritchie has revealed that she is unsure if a fourth series of Fresh Meat will happen. Created by Peep Show‘s Jesse Armstrong and Sam Bain, the comedy-drama about six students in Manchester launched on Channel 4 in September 2011 and the third series concluded last December. Asked about the show’s future, Ritchie – who … >

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