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Doctor Who: now even Newsnight is hinting the next Doctor is female

With filming well underway on the Doctor Who Christmas special, the identity of the next Doctor – the one who gets to follow Peter Capaldi into the TARDIS – is expected to be revealed shortly. Speculation has generally settled on two candidates: Kris Marshall and Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Speculation, we should point out, has been very … >

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‘Fleabag’ creator bringing new spy drama ‘Killing Eve’ to BBC America

BBC America has ordered a new thriller about an assassin from Fleabag star and writer Phoebe Waller-Bridge. The eight-episode series is based on the novellas by Luke Jennings. Killing Eve is described as a “thriller revolving around a psychopathic assassin and the woman charged with hunting her down.” BBC America president Sarah Barnett commented: “Killing Eve is … >

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BBC Three orders ‘Fleabag’ comedy from Phoebe Waller-Bridge

Filming has begun this week on BBC Three’s latest new sitcom, Fleabag. The six-part comedy series is a adapted by Crashing writer Phoebe Waller-Bridge from her award-winning Edinburgh play. She also stars in the title role as Fleabag, “a dry-witted, angry, cash-strapped, grief-riddled, porn-watching young woman trying to come to terms with a recent tragedy.” Waller-Bridge … >

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‘Crashing’ Episode 2 review: Everything is awkward!

Start to finish, everything that happens in the second episode of Crashing is awkward. Kate’s become so jealous of Lulu (writer Phoebe Waller-Bridge) that not only does she offer her a job but buys a hat just like Lulu’s. Even her attempts to be cool in front of her with the office flirt Johnny (newcomer … >

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‘Crashing’ Episode 1 review: Channel 4’s new comedy is quirky yet relatable

Written by and starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Channel 4’s Crashing follows the exploits of a group of people living in a disused London hospital as property guardians whilst trying to navigate some massive life changes. Lulu (Waller-Bridge) opens the episode on her way to surprise someone, upsetting fellow passengers with the help of a ukulele. Her … >

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‘Broadchurch’ interview: Producer Richard Stokes chats about Season 2

The second season of Broadchurch is out on DVD and Blu-ray this week. Season 2 concluded in the UK last month and saw Eve Myles, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, James D’Arcy and Phoebe Waller-Bridge join the cast, alongside returning Season 1 stars David Tennant, Olivia Colman, Jodie Whittaker, Andrew Buchan and Arthur Darvill. > Order Season 2 … >

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‘Broadchurch’ Season 2 finale review

There is no doubt in my mind that the Broadchurch team did everything they could to make last night’s finale an amazing one. However, despite their efforts, whether the episode was satisfying or not depends very much on how you enjoyed the rest of the season. If you are one of the people who felt … >

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BBC America confirms ‘Broadchurch’ Season 2 start date in US

The second season of Broadchurch will launch in the US next week. Season 2 premieres at 10/9c on Wednesday 4 March on BBC America. Watch BBC America’s trailer… Season 2 concluded in the UK last night and sees Eve Myles, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, James D’Arcy and Phoebe Waller-Bridge join the cast, alongside returning Season 1 stars … >

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