‘Luther’ writer is bringing back ‘Sapphire and Steel’

Neil Cross, the creator of BBC One’s Luther, has revealed that he is planning to revive Sapphire and Steel. Starring David McCallum (NCIS) as Steel and Joanna Lumley (Absolutely Fabulous) as Sapphire, the British sci-fi fantasy series originally ran for 34 episodes between 1979 between 1982. Speaking to Nerdist, he announced: “I am planning – … >

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‘Luther 4’ has finished filming

Luther star Idris Elba has revealed that filming is now complete on the crime drama’s upcoming two-part special. The Thor actor began filming the new story in East London last month, reprising his role as murder detective DCI John Luther. Speaking in a brief video released on BBC One’s Facebook page, Elba announced: “It is … >

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Idris Elba: New ‘Luther’ two-part special ‘definitely goes up a gear’

Luther star Idris Elba has promised that the crime drama’s new two-part special will be “explosive”. The Thor actor began filming the new story in East London last week, reprising his role as murder detective DCI John Luther. The official synopsis teases: “Luther’s back. Pitted against his most chilling adversary yet, haunted by the ghosts … >

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Rose Leslie and Darren Boyd join new ‘Luther’ eps

The guest cast has been announced for Luther‘s new “two-part event special”. Reprising his role as murder detective DCI John Luther, Idris Elba began filming the new story in East London earlier this week. Written by the crime drama’s creator Neil Cross and directed by Sam Miller (Fortitude), the two 60-minute episodes will also star … >

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‘Luther’ two-part special begins filming

Idris Elba started filming the new Luther specials in East London yesterday. The crime drama will return to BBC One later this year for two new 60-minute episodes, starring Elba as murder detective DCI John Luther. First day back to set of John Luther….stand by East London. pic.twitter.com/tkALv7zO9L — Idris Elba (@idriselba) March 2, 2015 … >

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‘Luther’ will return for two-part special in 2015

BBC One has confirmed that Luther will be back next year for two new 60-minute episodes. Idris Elba will return as murder detective DCI John Luther in the special story, written by the crime drama’s creator, Neil Cross. Cross commented: “Ever since we said goodbye to John Luther on Southwark Bridge, there’s hardly been a … >

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5 of the best high-profile ‘Doctor Who’ writers

When reviving the show in 2004, showrunner Russell T Davies drew together a group of writers already well acquainted with the worlds of Doctor Who. Mark Gatiss, Paul Cornell and Robert Shearman had written novels and scripts for Big Finish, while Steven Moffat was responsible for the well received and affectionate Comic Relief parody ‘The … >

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‘Luther’ star Idris Elba hints at Series 4

Idris Elba has announced that there are plans for a new series of Luther. The crime drama’s third series aired on BBC One last year and was believed to be the show’s final TV outing. Elba has now told TVLine: “It’s not over. There will be more.” He explained: “I have ambitions to take it … >

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‘Luther’ soundtrack album review

Check under your bed before you put your headphones on, because here comes the Luther soundtrack. Or, to use its unwieldy full name, ‘Idris Elba presents Luther: Songs and Score from Series 1, 2 & 3′. Whatever you decide to call it, it’s music that DCI John Luther and his (now very wet) coat have solved crimes to.

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