BBC One’s ‘Boomers’ to return for second season in 2016

Comedy series Boomers will be back on BBC One with six new episodes next year. Russ Abbot, Stephanie Beacham, Philip Jackson, James Smith, Alison Steadman and Paula Wilcox have just finished filming Season 2. Written by Richard Pinto (The Kumars at No. 42), Boomers follows the ups and downs of three retired couples and launched … >

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‘War and Peace’ pics gallery: First look at BBC One’s epic new drama

The first official promotional photos for BBC One’s new adaptation of War and Peace have been revealed. Adapted from Leo Tolstoy’s 1869 literary masterpiece by Mr Selfridge writer Andrew Davies, the six one-hour episodes will “bring the classic to life for a modern audience on a truly epic scale”. The four pictures show Lily James … >

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Filming begins on Agatha Christie’s ‘And Then There Were None’ for BBC One

BBC One’s new adaptation of Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None has started shooting. Based on the best-selling crime novel of all time, the three-part drama has been adapted for TV by Sarah Phelps (The Casual Vacancy, Great Expectations). The all-star ensemble cast includes Aidan Turner (Poldark) as Philip Lombard, Sam Neill (Jurassic Park) … >

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‘The Musketeers’ Season 2 finale review: ‘Trial and Punishment’

At long last, all of those things I’ve been shouting at the people of The Musketeers about since this second season began are finally resolved in this final episode, and thank goodness for that. Constance is rescued at the last possible moment from execution – and after last week, I wasn’t wholly convinced she would … >

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‘The Musketeers’ Season 2 episode guide

 The Musketeers returns to BBC One with more sword-fighting action and thrilling adventures. Returning cast members include Luke Pasqualino (Skins) as D’Artagnan, Tom Burke (The Hour) as Athos, Santiago Cabrera (Merlin) as Aramis and Howard Charles (Royal Shakespeare Company) as Porthos. > Buy the Season 1 boxset on Amazon. > Order the Season 2 boxset … >

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‘The Musketeers’ Season 2 Episode 9 review: ‘The Accused’

In this week’s Musketeers, the abundant poop certainly hit the fan with unprecedented force, and has left a horrifying mess in its wake. We knew this episode wasn’t going to be a light-hearted comedic romp from the start: when we last saw our heroes, Queen Anne was left traumatised after fighting off an attempted rape … >

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‘The Interceptor’ first look: ‘Looking’ star O-T Fagbenle in BBC One’s new action drama

Strike Back writer Tony Saint’s new drama The Interceptor is coming soon to BBC One. The eight-part series is about a top secret, state-of-the-art law enforcement team. > Like The Interceptor on Facebook. The official synopsis reads: “[The Interceptor] delves into the adventures of a dedicated surveillance team known as the UNIT. Keeping their quarries … >

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Gillian Anderson and Jim Broadbent join BBC One’s ‘War and Peace’

Further cast additions have been revealed for BBC One’s new adaptation of War and Peace. Adapted from Leo Tolstoy’s literary masterpiece by Mr Selfridge writer Andrew Davies, the six one-hour episodes will “bring the classic to life for a modern audience on a truly epic scale”. Jim Broadbent (Harry Potter) will appear as Prince Bolkonsky, … >

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