BBC One's updating of Terry Nation's Survivors has been renewed for a second series, according to reports. Written by Adrian Hodges and based on Nation's novel, the series features a UK decimated by a killer virus with only a few survivors remaining. MediaGuardian.co.uk reports the show has been recommissioned by the BBC 1 controller, Jay Hunt, and the BBC drama commissioning controller, … [Read more...]
Skins series three characters announced
December 20, 2008 By
Digital channel E4 has announced the cast of Skins series three, the hit drama which follows a group of students from Bristol. The second series saw the departure of the first generation of characters including Nicholas Hoult’s Tony and Maxxie, played by Britannia High’s Mitch Hewer. The new generation is headed by Tony’s younger sister Effy (Kaya Scodelario) who also appeared … [Read more...]
Moffat & Gatiss announce modern-day Sherlock Holmes drama
December 19, 2008 By
Doctor Who writers Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss are teaming up with Moffat’s wife Sue Vertue to bring Sherlock Holmes into the 21st century for a new BBC One drama. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Holmes and Martin Freeman as Watson, Sherlock is a 60 minute drama set in present day London. They’ll be joined by Rupert Graves as Inspector Lestrade. Although the show is set … [Read more...]
6th Hitchhiker’s novel to be released on 30th anniversary
December 19, 2008 By
We don’t really have a book section but I knew lots of you would be keen to hear that Penguin has confirmed that And Another Thing, the 6th novel Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series will be published on 12th October 2009, the 30th anniversary of publication of the first book in Douglas Adams' phenomenally successful series. Written by international bestselling children's … [Read more...]
Suranne Jones in major new ITV drama
December 19, 2008 By
Suranne Jones stars as Ruth Slater, a woman released from prison on license after serving 15 years for the murder of two policemen, in a major three-part drama airing on ITV from 12th January. Unforgiven has been written and created by Sally Wainwright and is produced by Red Production Company. Having spent half of her life in prison, Slater now faces the daunting prospect of … [Read more...]
Unforgiven – Surrane Jones interview
December 19, 2008 By
Suranne Jones discusses her role as Ruth Slater, a woman released from prison on license after serving 15 years for the murder of two policemen, in ITV’s major three-part drama, Unforgiven. Can you tell us about your character Ruth Slater? Ruth’s been serving a life sentence for murdering two policemen and you follow her story after she’s released from prison. Her six-year-old … [Read more...]
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