Bananarama ain’t got nothin’ on the Doctor Who 50th anniversary special when it comes to “I heard a rumor.” That said, however, this one might actually be true.
Global Simulcast for Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special?
Ripper Street: Season 2 Premieres This Autumn [UPDATED]
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Good news, Ripper Street fans! Season Two is on its way!
Sherlock: Series 3 News & Series 4 Confirmed!
It is definitely happy dance time for Sherlock fans. Not only do we have the title for the final episode of the three that comprise Series 3, we now have confirmation that there will indeed be a Series 4!
Mr. Selfridge: Season 2 Confirmed for MASTERPIECE on PBS
MASTERPIECE and PBS announced today that, following the ratings success of Mr. Selfridge in the U.S., the second season will air on MASTERPIECE on PBS in 2014.
Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special: Matt Smith, David Tennant, John Hurt… and Daleks!
The BBC announced today that The Doctors — Matt Smith, David Tennant, and John Hurt — will battle the deadly Daleks in the show’s 50th anniversary special.
ICYMI: Video: Martin Freeman & Benedict Cumberbatch
Neither Martin Freeman nor Benedict Cumberbatch could make it to San Diego Comic-Con, so they sent their regrets via video. Watch Sherlock’s Martin Freeman & Benedict Cumberbatch; Comic-Con on PBS. See more from Masterpiece. —————————
Soundtracks: The Music of British TV
One week ago this evening, I was rockin’ out at the Paul McCartney “Out There” concert. Sir Paul was in fine form, performing solo, Wings, and Beatles hits and regaling fans with some very cool stories during his three-hour show
2013 Primetime Emmys: British Programs, Actors, and Actresses Nominated
The 2013 Primetime Emmy© nominations were announced this morning, and a bevy of British talent was among the nominees. Congratulations to everyone!
Mark Gatiss Joins Cast of “Game of Thrones”
Woo hoo! Add another name to the growing list of major celebs joining the casts of mega-hit British TV programs. Specifically, Mark Gatiss, who will be joining the fourth-season cast of Game of Thrones, a UK/US co-production.
Alfie Boe to Guest Star in “Mr. Selfridge”
ITV announced today that acclaimed singer Alfie Boe will make a special appearance on an episode of Mr. Selfridge, which will air during the program’s second series in 2014.
Idris Elba: “Massive Possibility” for “Luther” Film
Idris Elba has been saying for a while that he’d like Luther to be on the big screen, so could it be that, post Series 3, we’ll be heading to the cinema to see more of this fan-favorite detective?
British TV Bits: Sherlock, Doctor Who, Downton Abbey, and More
Today’s post is chockablock with news from and related to the world of British TV, so without any further ado…