Billie Piper, John Simm and Carey Mulligan join BBC Two thriller ‘Collateral’

A trio of Doctor Who stars will lead the cast of The Reader writer David Hare’s new BBC Two drama Collateral. Set in present day London over the course of four days, the four-part “gripping, high-octane thriller” explores the spiraling repercussions surrounding the fatal shooting of a pizza delivery man. Academy-Award nominee Carey Mulligan (Suffragette) will be … >

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8 ‘Spaced’ actors who’ve appeared in ‘Doctor Who’

Can you believe it’s nearly 18 years since Tim, Daisy and co appeared on our screens in the first season of Channel 4’s cult comedy Spaced? Take a look at our Top 5 Spaced episodes here. Fans of Peter Capaldi’s Doctor Who era will remember Nick Frost’s role in 2014’s Christmas special, but here are seven … >

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‘Doctor Who’ theory explored: Are the Master and the Doctor brothers?

It’s one of the oldest fan theories in Doctor Who, but could the Master and the Doctor really be siblings? TARDISArchives on YouTube has decided to explore the theory. They commented: “It’s time for another discussion video and to help celebrate The Master for #MonsterMonth with the Doctor Who team, I’m looking at whether or … >

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5 of the Master’s most bonkers plans in ‘Doctor Who’

First appearing to menace him in 1971’s ‘Terror of the Autons’, the Doctor’s best friend turned best enemy is seemingly impossible to kill and keeps coming back for more. With a penchant for disguises and elaborate schemes, the villainous Time Lord often used to reel the Doctor in over an intimal episode, with a dramatic … >

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6 of the Master’s most evil moments in ‘Doctor Who’

We love The Master. The Doctor’s wayward childhood friend has been a bearded cigar-smoking charmer, a snarling cross between Keith Richards and Marty Feldman, a giggling silent movie baddie, Julia Roberts’ less talented brother, a manic flesh eating jack-in-the-box and most recently a Scottish Mary Poppins. And each incarnation comes with a moment that shows … >

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5 of the best ‘Toast of London’ cameos

If your answer to the question ‘Do you like Toast of London?‘ is a resounding ‘YES!’ (in an attempted fruity baritone) then you’ll be delighted to hear that the third season of Channel 4’s Rose d’Or winning cult comedy is now out on DVD, won’t you? ‘YES!’ And while much of the lure of the … >

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Is this how Missy escaped Gallifrey in ‘Doctor Who’?

A possible explanation has emerged for Missy’s escape from Gallifrey in Doctor Who. John Simm’s Master was last seen in 2010’s ‘The End of Time’, attacking Rassilon as he disappeared along with the High Council to Gallifrey before the planet was removed from the known universe. Gallifrey was last seen in 2013’s 50th anniversary special, … >

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Philip Glenister to lead cast of ITV’s ‘Prey’ follow-up

ITV has ordered a second season of Prey. Created and written by Chris Lunt, the series launched last April on ITV, starring John Simm as a well-liked copper who is wrongly accused and arrested for murder. Season 2 will see Simm’s character replaced by the actor’s former Life on Mars co-star Philip Glenister in “a … >

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‘Code of a Killer’ Episode 2 review

Last week’s opening episode of Code of a Killer got off to a bit of a shaky start, but the new ITV drama steps up to the challenge this week and provides an enjoyably sinister and absorbing finale. Whilst Part 1 suffered from awkward scripting, the dialogue is noticeably cleaner and much less clunky in … >

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