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ITV announces the cast for Mr Bates vs. The Post Office

The show’s ensemble includes Toby Jones, Monica Dolan, Katherine Kelly and Shaun Dooley. ITV have announced the start of filming on Mr Bates vs. The Post Office, from ITV Studios and Little Gem. The drama tells the remarkable true story of one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in British legal history. Hundreds of innocent … >

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Doctor Who series 11: Julie Hesmondhalgh says political correctness criticism is ‘bollocks’

There’s been recent mutterings about the new series of Doctor Who, Jodie Whittaker’s first in the title role, being too politically correct – and incoming guest star Julie Hesmondhalgh has some thoughts.. Hesmondhalgh, known for Coronation Street and Broadchurch, was asked by Digital Spy and a handful of other press members what her thoughts were on the criticism that Doctor … >

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Doctor Who Series 11: seventh episode titled Kerblam!

The title a photo and synopsis for the seventh episode of Doctor Who series 11, Kerblam! was announced in a BBC press release: “Delivery for the Doctor!” A mysterious message arrives in a package addressed to the Doctor, leading her, Graham, Yaz and Ryan to investigate the warehouse moon orbiting Kandoka, and the home of … >

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Doctor Who Series 11: determining the remaining episodes

Only the Doctor Who New Year’s Day Special is left untitled. Episode 1: The Woman Who Fell to Earth Air date October 7, written by Chris Chibnall, directed by Jamie Childs Guest cast: Sharon D Clarke, Samuel Oatley, Jonny Dixon, Amit Shah, Asha Kingsley, Janine Mellor, Asif Khan, James Thackeray, Philip Abiodun, Stephen MacKenna, Everal A Walsh   Episode 2: The Ghost Monument Air date October 14 … >

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Doctor Who Series 11: guest stars officially announced

A new “Coming Soon” guest star trailer was released for Doctor Who Series 11:  The Guest Stars, in order of their appearance in the trailer, are; Mark Addy, Julie Hesmondhalgh, Shane Zaza, Shobna Gulati, Shaun Dooley, Brett Goldstein, Josh Bowman, Siobhan Finneran, Lee Mack, Lois Chimimba, Susan Lynch, Hamza Jeetoa, Art Malik, Suzanne Packer, … >

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‘Broadchurch’ review: Episode 6 is Season 3’s strongest so far

This week’s Broadchurch episode, the strongest so far, is all about people trying to escape the prisons they carry with them – and often finding that they can’t. While Lenny Henry’s Ed Burnett spends the majority of the episode under police custody, brooding in an actual cell or a police interrogation room, and Joe Miller … >

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