Two of today’s most popular hit Brit mystery series — Death in Paradise and Father Brown — have each been recommissioned by BBC One for a new season. Hurrah!
Death in Paradise & Father Brown: BBC One Renews Hit Brit Mysteries
Are You Being Served?: BBC Reboots Classic Britcom with All-Star Cast
The classic hit Britcom Are You Being Served? is getting a 21st-century reboot featuring an all-star cast, so longtime and new Brit TV fans can get your laugh on.
The A-Word: SundanceTV Adds Autism-Focused British Drama Series to 2016 Schedule
Stateside cable channel SundanceTV has added another UK co-production — the family-centered, autism-focused The A-Word — to its slate of scripted dramas this year.
Howards End: New TV Adaptation of E.M. Forster Novel for BBC One
Polly Hill, Controller of BBC Drama Commissioning, has announced that a new television adaptation of Howards End is amongst several new series being produced for BBC One.
News Bits: More Call the Midwife, London Spy US Premiere Date, Victoria Cast Update
One recommission + one stateside premiere date + one cast announcement = a lot of Brit TV goodies to look forward to in the new year and beyond.
Doctor Who Christmas Special 2015: The Husbands of River Song: Alex Kingston Is Back
Is Steven Moffat Father Christmas? Yes for this Whovian, because Alex Kingston returns to Doctor Who in this year’s Christmas special, “The Husbands of River Song.”
Taboo: Tom Hardy Begins Filming, Additional Cast Announced for New Drama Miniseries
Filming begins this week on Taboo, a new eight-part period drama featuring rising Hollywood film star Tom Hardy in the lead role.
From Novels to TV: Philip Pullman’s ‘His Dark Materials’ & Mark Billingham’s ‘In the Dark’
BBC One has commissioned two new drama series — His Dark Materials and In the Dark — adapted from the novels by Philip Pullman and Mark Billingham, respectively.
Doctor Foster: Second Series of Hit Suranne Jones Drama Commissioned
One huge hit deserves another, so BBC One has commissioned a second series of Doctor Foster, the intense drama starring Suranne Jones that took viewers by storm.
Sherlock: The Abominable Bride: PBS & BBC Set Premiere Date for Special
The game is definitely on. The long-awaited and highly-anticipated Sherlock special — “The Abominable Bride” — will premiere on both sides of the pond on the same day.
Poldark: Series 2 Begins Filming with Aidan Turner, John Nettles
He’s fully clad in the photo, but no matter, as filming has started on Series 2 of Poldark with star Aidan Turner, who’s joined by new cast members, including John Nettles.
Doctor Who: More of Maisie Williams, Missy, and Monsters in New Trailer for Season 9
Not only is Peter Capaldi’s Doctor suited and booted in the upcoming Season 9 of Doctor Who, his future’s so bright, he’s gotta wear shades.