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New BBC drama to explore aftermath of Ripper murders
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BBC One has given the go-ahead for a new 8-part drama series set in the aftermath of the “Ripper” murders. Set to go into production next year, Ripper Street explores the lives of characters trying to recover from the Ripper’s legacy, from crimes that have not only irretrievably altered their lives, but the very fabric…
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Michaela Strachan joins Autumnwatch Live
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Former Countryfile presenter Michaela Strachan is to join the BBC’s Autumnwatch Live when it returns later this year. The move sees Strachan reunited with Chris Packham who she first worked with on The Really Wild Show. In addition to Countryfile, her credits include Orangutan Diary and Elephant Diary for the BBC, and Michaela’s Wild Challenge…
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Virgin Media announces TiVo iPad app
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Virgin Media has promised a “major” forthcoming software update will bring expanded capabilities to its TiVo service. Customers who have complained about HDMI wake-up issues and missing basic functions such as the Red Button have been eagerly anticipating the update. Other basic features missing from the box, but available on the cable company’s previous generation…
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Alibi launches major new US crime drama
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Crime-themes digital channel Alibi is screening the UK premiere of US drama Rizzoli and Isles this week. Based on the best-selling books by Tess Gerritsen, the Boston-set drama stars Angie Harmon (Law & Order) as tough-as-nails police detective, Jane Rizzoli, and Sasha Alexander (NCIS, Dawson’s Creek) as prim and proper medical examiner, Dr. Maura Isles.…
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Senna gets blu-ray release
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Ayrton Senna documentary film Senna comes to Triple Play Blu-ray and DVD on 10 October. Catering for every level of Senna fan, the film recounts every high and low of the tumultuous, dramatic and awesome racing career of a legendary sportsman who was in turn spiritual, fiercely patriotic, gentle in private and intensely competitive on…
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Matt Smith to answer fan questions on Facebook
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Doctor Who star Matt Smith is answering questions of the hit BBC One drama on Facebook. Over the next ten weeks Smith will answer five questions on the show’s official Facebook page, with fans then able to upload their own responses. Later on fans will be able to submit questions for the actor to answer,…