Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey have been tapped for the lead roles in new BBC Studios comedy “Daddy Issues.”
Wood is best known for her turns in “Sex Education” and “Living” (the latter opposite Bill Nighy) while Morrissey has starred in “The Walking Dead,” where he played The Governor, and James Graham’s series “Sherwood.”
The duo are now set to play daughter and father in “Daddy Issues,” which follows the story of hard-partying Gemma (Wood), who lives for the weekend when she gets down to let down her hair in Manchester. But after a brief encounter on an airplane during a vacation to Portugal leaves her pregnant, Gemma finds her life turned upside down.
As well as coping with her pregnancy, she’s also got sad dad Malcolm (Morrissey) to contend with, who’s struggling to put his life back together after the collapse of his marriage — a...
Wood is best known for her turns in “Sex Education” and “Living” (the latter opposite Bill Nighy) while Morrissey has starred in “The Walking Dead,” where he played The Governor, and James Graham’s series “Sherwood.”
The duo are now set to play daughter and father in “Daddy Issues,” which follows the story of hard-partying Gemma (Wood), who lives for the weekend when she gets down to let down her hair in Manchester. But after a brief encounter on an airplane during a vacation to Portugal leaves her pregnant, Gemma finds her life turned upside down.
As well as coping with her pregnancy, she’s also got sad dad Malcolm (Morrissey) to contend with, who’s struggling to put his life back together after the collapse of his marriage — a...
- 12/11/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Christina Hendricks (Mad Men) and Paddy Considine (House of the Dragon) will star in Small Town, Big Story, a new Sky original series created and directed by Chris O’Dowd (Moone Boy).
The six-part show focuses on an Irish village that gets taken over by a Hollywood production that throws the spotlight on an old secret.
“Every small town has a story to tell. Some don’t know how to keep a secret …,” reads a plot description, which promises “a warm and witty, very dramatic comedy.” It is set in the fictional town of Drumbán, “a rural village of rattled misfits on the border of Ireland and another world,” and explores “what happens when a Hollywood production rolls into town and throws the spotlight on a secret that’s been kept hidden since the eve of the millennium.”
Hendricks stars as Wendy Patterson, “a local girl done good as a hot-shot television producer,...
The six-part show focuses on an Irish village that gets taken over by a Hollywood production that throws the spotlight on an old secret.
“Every small town has a story to tell. Some don’t know how to keep a secret …,” reads a plot description, which promises “a warm and witty, very dramatic comedy.” It is set in the fictional town of Drumbán, “a rural village of rattled misfits on the border of Ireland and another world,” and explores “what happens when a Hollywood production rolls into town and throws the spotlight on a secret that’s been kept hidden since the eve of the millennium.”
Hendricks stars as Wendy Patterson, “a local girl done good as a hot-shot television producer,...
- 9/7/2023
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Chris O’Dowd is penning a Sky comedy-drama starring Christina Hendricks and Paddy Considine about a Hollywood production that disturbs the peace in a fictional town in Ireland.
Small Town, Big Story has started filming on location in Ireland under a UK Equity contract and follows goings-on in Drumbán, a rural village of rattled misfits. When a major Hollywood production rolls into town, a spotlight is thrown on a secret that has been kept hidden since the eve of the Millennium.
Hendricks (Mad Men) is playing Wendy Patterson, a local girl done good as a hot-shot television producer, who returns to her hometown from LA with the Hollywood production in tow, while House of the Dragon’s Considine is local doctor and pillar of the community Seamus Proctor. The show also stars David Rawle, who reunites with Sky’s Moone Boy creator and co-star O’Dowd. Other castmembers are Eileen Walsh...
Small Town, Big Story has started filming on location in Ireland under a UK Equity contract and follows goings-on in Drumbán, a rural village of rattled misfits. When a major Hollywood production rolls into town, a spotlight is thrown on a secret that has been kept hidden since the eve of the Millennium.
Hendricks (Mad Men) is playing Wendy Patterson, a local girl done good as a hot-shot television producer, who returns to her hometown from LA with the Hollywood production in tow, while House of the Dragon’s Considine is local doctor and pillar of the community Seamus Proctor. The show also stars David Rawle, who reunites with Sky’s Moone Boy creator and co-star O’Dowd. Other castmembers are Eileen Walsh...
- 9/7/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Christina Hendricks and “House of the Dragon’s” Paddy Considine have been tapped to lead “Small Town, Big Story,” a new Sky Studios drama from Chris O’Dowd
O’Dowd (“State of the Union”) created and will direct the six-part dramatic comedy, which tells the story of the effect on a small Irish village when a Hollywood production begins shooting on its doorstep and rattled residents struggle to keep a long-buried secret under wraps.
The series is an Equity production, which is being shot in the U.K. and Ireland, but Sky has emphasized that all cast agreements comply with SAG-AFTRA rules in light of the ongoing actors strike. The cast were contracted before the strike.
In the series, “Mad Men” star Hendricks is set to play Wendy Patterson, a hot-shot L.A. producer who grew up in the fictional Irish village of Drumbán while Considine stars as local doctor and community stalwart Seamus Proctor.
O’Dowd (“State of the Union”) created and will direct the six-part dramatic comedy, which tells the story of the effect on a small Irish village when a Hollywood production begins shooting on its doorstep and rattled residents struggle to keep a long-buried secret under wraps.
The series is an Equity production, which is being shot in the U.K. and Ireland, but Sky has emphasized that all cast agreements comply with SAG-AFTRA rules in light of the ongoing actors strike. The cast were contracted before the strike.
In the series, “Mad Men” star Hendricks is set to play Wendy Patterson, a hot-shot L.A. producer who grew up in the fictional Irish village of Drumbán while Considine stars as local doctor and community stalwart Seamus Proctor.
- 9/7/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: UK production company Mad As Birds (Mab) — best known for pics such as Six Minutes to Midnight, Poms, The Vanishing, and The Almond And The Seahorse — has landed a major cash injection from a private investor as it sets out a diverse slate of projects for the Cannes market.
We understand the investment is around the seven-figure mark. The investor, whose identity has been kept private, approached the UK-based indie headed by Celyn Jones, Andy Evans, and Sean Marley with the unique deal, which is set to supercharge the company’s work across film and TV, with several Mab projects heading to the Cannes market this week.
New Mab film projects hitting the market include:
Call Girls
Directed by veteran British filmmaker Catherine Morshead, the film comes from a screenplay by writers Paul Coleman and Brennan Reece. Coleman is the BAFTA-winning writer behind the BBC comedy Car Share,...
We understand the investment is around the seven-figure mark. The investor, whose identity has been kept private, approached the UK-based indie headed by Celyn Jones, Andy Evans, and Sean Marley with the unique deal, which is set to supercharge the company’s work across film and TV, with several Mab projects heading to the Cannes market this week.
New Mab film projects hitting the market include:
Call Girls
Directed by veteran British filmmaker Catherine Morshead, the film comes from a screenplay by writers Paul Coleman and Brennan Reece. Coleman is the BAFTA-winning writer behind the BBC comedy Car Share,...
- 5/15/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Disney+< has started production on a limited series follow-up to the BAFTA-winning 1997 film The Full Monty, to ultimately air Stateside on Hulu (and on Disney+ most elsewhere).
The original film was about six unemployed steel workers who form a male striptease act, where women cheer them on to go for “the full monty” (total nudity). The eight-episode Full Monty series, per Variety, will follow that original slate of characters as they navigate the post-industrial city of Sheffield and society’s crumbling healthcare, education and employment sectors and explore how communal effort can still triumph over adversity.
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The original film was about six unemployed steel workers who form a male striptease act, where women cheer them on to go for “the full monty” (total nudity). The eight-episode Full Monty series, per Variety, will follow that original slate of characters as they navigate the post-industrial city of Sheffield and society’s crumbling healthcare, education and employment sectors and explore how communal effort can still triumph over adversity.
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- 3/28/2022
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
The Full Monty is getting another shot at the limelight.
Deadline is reporting that the hit 1997 movie is getting the TV series treatment.
A limited series has been ordered, and it will bring back the original cast of the movie, including Robert Carlyle and Tom Wilkinson.
Production is already underway in Sheffield and Manchester.
Hulu has the rights to the project in the U.S., while Disney+ will air the series globally through its Star platform.
The series picks up 25 years after the events of the movie, with a group of unemployed men trying their hand at stripping to make extra cash.
Simon Beaufoy, the original screenwriter, is reteaming with producer Uberto Pasolini for the project.
Alma’s Not Normal director Andrew Chaplin and No Offence’s Catherine Morshead have taken on directing duties from Peter Cattaneo.
“Twenty-five years ago Simon introduced us to a group of funny, fearless and...
Deadline is reporting that the hit 1997 movie is getting the TV series treatment.
A limited series has been ordered, and it will bring back the original cast of the movie, including Robert Carlyle and Tom Wilkinson.
Production is already underway in Sheffield and Manchester.
Hulu has the rights to the project in the U.S., while Disney+ will air the series globally through its Star platform.
The series picks up 25 years after the events of the movie, with a group of unemployed men trying their hand at stripping to make extra cash.
Simon Beaufoy, the original screenwriter, is reteaming with producer Uberto Pasolini for the project.
Alma’s Not Normal director Andrew Chaplin and No Offence’s Catherine Morshead have taken on directing duties from Peter Cattaneo.
“Twenty-five years ago Simon introduced us to a group of funny, fearless and...
- 3/28/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
The 1997 feature took more than $250m at the box office.
Hit UK comedy The Full Monty is to return as a limited series on Disney+ with the original cast, nearly 25 years after the original broke box office records.
The eight-part series was developed by Searchlight Television and FX and will premiere on streaming platform Disney+ globally, Star+ in Latin American and Hulu in the US.
It has been created and written by the original film’s screenwriter Simon Beaufoy, and Uberto Pasolini returns as producer. Also reprising their roles are lead cast members Robert Carlyle, Mark Addy, Lesley Sharp, Hugo Speer,...
Hit UK comedy The Full Monty is to return as a limited series on Disney+ with the original cast, nearly 25 years after the original broke box office records.
The eight-part series was developed by Searchlight Television and FX and will premiere on streaming platform Disney+ globally, Star+ in Latin American and Hulu in the US.
It has been created and written by the original film’s screenwriter Simon Beaufoy, and Uberto Pasolini returns as producer. Also reprising their roles are lead cast members Robert Carlyle, Mark Addy, Lesley Sharp, Hugo Speer,...
- 3/28/2022
- by Michael Rosser
- ScreenDaily
Filming commenced on Monday in U.K. cities Sheffield and Manchester on “The Full Monty,” a Disney Plus limited series adaptation of the BAFTA-winning hit 1997 film.
The U.K. original series drama series (8×60’) reunites the film’s Oscar-winning screenwriter Simon Beaufoy (“Slumdog Millionaire”) and producer Uberto Pasolini (“Nowhere Special”) and is co-commissioned by Disney Plus and FX. It will follow the original cast as they navigate the post-industrial city of Sheffield and society’s crumbling healthcare, education and employment sectors and explore how communal effort can still triumph over adversity.
The cast reprising their roles from the film include Robert Carlyle (“Trainspotting”) as Gaz, Mark Addy (“Game of Thrones”) as Dave, Lesley Sharp (“Before We Die”) as Jean, Hugo Speer (“Britannia”) as Guy, Paul Barber (“The Dumping Ground”) as Horse, Steve Huison (“The Royle Family”) as Lomper, Wim Snape (“Gentleman Jack”) as Nathan and Tom Wilkinson (“Batman Begins”) as Gerald.
The U.K. original series drama series (8×60’) reunites the film’s Oscar-winning screenwriter Simon Beaufoy (“Slumdog Millionaire”) and producer Uberto Pasolini (“Nowhere Special”) and is co-commissioned by Disney Plus and FX. It will follow the original cast as they navigate the post-industrial city of Sheffield and society’s crumbling healthcare, education and employment sectors and explore how communal effort can still triumph over adversity.
The cast reprising their roles from the film include Robert Carlyle (“Trainspotting”) as Gaz, Mark Addy (“Game of Thrones”) as Dave, Lesley Sharp (“Before We Die”) as Jean, Hugo Speer (“Britannia”) as Guy, Paul Barber (“The Dumping Ground”) as Horse, Steve Huison (“The Royle Family”) as Lomper, Wim Snape (“Gentleman Jack”) as Nathan and Tom Wilkinson (“Batman Begins”) as Gerald.
- 3/28/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Beloved BAFTA-winning British underdog movie The Full Monty and its Robert Carlyle-led cast is returning for a Disney+ limited TV series, with production kicking of in Sheffield and Manchester today.
Almost 25 years on from its original 1997 air date, the eight-part comedy/drama about a group of unemployed men in post-industrial Sheffield who turn to stripping to make a bit of extra cash will see the original film’s Academy Award-winning screenwriter Simon Beaufoy (Slumdog Millionaire) and producer Uberto Pasolini (Nowhere Special) reunite. Alma’s Not Normal director Andrew Chaplin and No Offence’s Catherine Morshead have taken on directing duties from Peter Cattaneo.
Disney+ will air The Full Monty series globally, with Star+ taking Latin American rights and Hulu in the U.S.
While introducing a new cast of children and grandchildren of the returning characters, the series, which is one of Britain’s most critically-rated and beloved of...
Almost 25 years on from its original 1997 air date, the eight-part comedy/drama about a group of unemployed men in post-industrial Sheffield who turn to stripping to make a bit of extra cash will see the original film’s Academy Award-winning screenwriter Simon Beaufoy (Slumdog Millionaire) and producer Uberto Pasolini (Nowhere Special) reunite. Alma’s Not Normal director Andrew Chaplin and No Offence’s Catherine Morshead have taken on directing duties from Peter Cattaneo.
Disney+ will air The Full Monty series globally, with Star+ taking Latin American rights and Hulu in the U.S.
While introducing a new cast of children and grandchildren of the returning characters, the series, which is one of Britain’s most critically-rated and beloved of...
- 3/28/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
If you believe in miracles, it’s your lucky day, you sexy thing. A new “The Full Monty” series, based on the 1997 movie, is on the way.
The U.K. original series comes from Disney+ and FX, and will air on Hulu in the U.S.
The new original series reunites the original lead cast, including Robert Carlyle (“Trainspotting,” “Once Upon a Time”) as Gaz, Mark Addy (“Game of Thrones,” “A Knight’s Tale”) as Dave, Lesley Sharp (“Before We Die,” “Scott and Bailey”) as Jean, Hugo Speer (“Britannia,” “Shadow and Bone”) as Guy, Paul Barber (“The Dumping Ground,” “Gloves Off”) as Horse, Steve Huison as Lomper, Wim Snape (“The Beaker Girls,” “Gentleman Jack”) as Nathan and Tom Wilkinson (“Batman Begins,” “Michael Clayton”) as Gerald. The show, which was about out of work men who formed a male revue, will also expand the cast, featuring children and grandchildren of the returning characters.
The U.K. original series comes from Disney+ and FX, and will air on Hulu in the U.S.
The new original series reunites the original lead cast, including Robert Carlyle (“Trainspotting,” “Once Upon a Time”) as Gaz, Mark Addy (“Game of Thrones,” “A Knight’s Tale”) as Dave, Lesley Sharp (“Before We Die,” “Scott and Bailey”) as Jean, Hugo Speer (“Britannia,” “Shadow and Bone”) as Guy, Paul Barber (“The Dumping Ground,” “Gloves Off”) as Horse, Steve Huison as Lomper, Wim Snape (“The Beaker Girls,” “Gentleman Jack”) as Nathan and Tom Wilkinson (“Batman Begins,” “Michael Clayton”) as Gerald. The show, which was about out of work men who formed a male revue, will also expand the cast, featuring children and grandchildren of the returning characters.
- 3/28/2022
- by Jolie Lash
- The Wrap
Andy Serkis’ performance capture studio to produce with Double Negative for Sky.Imaginarium Studios, in partnership with Double Negative, is to bring Fungus the Bogeyman to life for a new 4 x 60-minute series.UK broadcaster Sky 1 has commissioned the adaptation of Raymond Briggs’ classic family story and will comprise both live action and animated elements to bring the bestselling children’s book to life.The series will debut this Christmas and w
Andy Serkis’ performance capture studio to produce with Double Negative for Sky.
Imaginarium Studios, in partnership with Double Negative, is to bring Fungus the Bogeyman to life for a new 4 x 60-minute series.
UK broadcaster Sky 1 has commissioned the adaptation of Raymond Briggs’ classic family story and will comprise both live action and animated elements to bring the bestselling children’s book to life.
The series will debut this Christmas and will be distributed internationally by Sky Vision.
The family...
Andy Serkis’ performance capture studio to produce with Double Negative for Sky.
Imaginarium Studios, in partnership with Double Negative, is to bring Fungus the Bogeyman to life for a new 4 x 60-minute series.
UK broadcaster Sky 1 has commissioned the adaptation of Raymond Briggs’ classic family story and will comprise both live action and animated elements to bring the bestselling children’s book to life.
The series will debut this Christmas and will be distributed internationally by Sky Vision.
The family...
- 1/13/2015
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Doctor Who director Rachel Talalay has addressed the reasons for the small number of female directors of episodes on the show.
It was announced earlier this month that Talalay is to direct two episodes of Doctor Who's forthcoming series, becoming the first to head up an episode since 'Amy's Choice' was directed Catherine Morshead in 2010.
Speaking to Bitch Magazine, the Tank Girl director said: "I did joke around with [showrunner] Steven Moffat in our first meeting. Immediately there was press saying 'woman woman woman' and so I said, 'It's clear if I read the internet that you hired me because I'm a woman'.
"And he said, 'Oh, you're a woman? Maybe I just looked at your resume and your reel and your credentials and hired you because of that'."
She continued: "We both agree that that's what we hope I was hired on. I should stop there and say I'm...
It was announced earlier this month that Talalay is to direct two episodes of Doctor Who's forthcoming series, becoming the first to head up an episode since 'Amy's Choice' was directed Catherine Morshead in 2010.
Speaking to Bitch Magazine, the Tank Girl director said: "I did joke around with [showrunner] Steven Moffat in our first meeting. Immediately there was press saying 'woman woman woman' and so I said, 'It's clear if I read the internet that you hired me because I'm a woman'.
"And he said, 'Oh, you're a woman? Maybe I just looked at your resume and your reel and your credentials and hired you because of that'."
She continued: "We both agree that that's what we hope I was hired on. I should stop there and say I'm...
- 5/30/2014
- Digital Spy
Rachel Talalay is to direct two episodes of Doctor Who.
The American has previously helmed Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare and Tank Girl, as well as episodes of Haven, Continuum and Supernatural.
Doctor Who, Peter Capaldi and series 8: Everything you need to know
She joins Paul Wilmshurst, Paul Murphy, Ben Wheatley and Douglas Mackinnon as directors on the eighth series of the show.
Admitting that she is a fan of the show, Talalay said she has been "sworn to secrecy on everything to do with the storyline... until it leaks out".
She will be the first woman to direct a Doctor Who episode since 2010, when Catherine Morshead helmed 'The Lodger'.
Doctor Who - starring Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman - will return to BBC One in the autumn, with Ben Miller, Tom Riley, Keeley Hawes, Hermione Norris and Frank Skinner confirmed as guest stars.
Doctor Who series 8: Peter Capaldi's Doctor won't flirt,...
The American has previously helmed Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare and Tank Girl, as well as episodes of Haven, Continuum and Supernatural.
Doctor Who, Peter Capaldi and series 8: Everything you need to know
She joins Paul Wilmshurst, Paul Murphy, Ben Wheatley and Douglas Mackinnon as directors on the eighth series of the show.
Admitting that she is a fan of the show, Talalay said she has been "sworn to secrecy on everything to do with the storyline... until it leaks out".
She will be the first woman to direct a Doctor Who episode since 2010, when Catherine Morshead helmed 'The Lodger'.
Doctor Who - starring Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman - will return to BBC One in the autumn, with Ben Miller, Tom Riley, Keeley Hawes, Hermione Norris and Frank Skinner confirmed as guest stars.
Doctor Who series 8: Peter Capaldi's Doctor won't flirt,...
- 5/18/2014
- Digital Spy
Downton Abbey, Season 4, Episode 3
Directed by Catherine Morshead
Written by Julian Fellowes
Aired Sunday, 19th of January on PBS
Once in awhile, every soap opera needs to take time to step back and take stock of the relationships that have formed, how they came to be, and where they might go from here. That’s what this episode is all about. It explores not only the potential for new love but also the consummation of a burgeoning relationship and a marriage on the brink of devastation. It’s an episode with few surprises but with plenty of earnest emoting.
A lot of the episode is more of the same. The tangled web of giddy flirtation and unrequited feelings between Alfred, Ivy, Jimmy, and Daisy reaches its inevitable climax when Alfred happens upon his crush kissing with his rival. Nothing too unexpected or satisfying about that, except that maybe we are...
Directed by Catherine Morshead
Written by Julian Fellowes
Aired Sunday, 19th of January on PBS
Once in awhile, every soap opera needs to take time to step back and take stock of the relationships that have formed, how they came to be, and where they might go from here. That’s what this episode is all about. It explores not only the potential for new love but also the consummation of a burgeoning relationship and a marriage on the brink of devastation. It’s an episode with few surprises but with plenty of earnest emoting.
A lot of the episode is more of the same. The tangled web of giddy flirtation and unrequited feelings between Alfred, Ivy, Jimmy, and Daisy reaches its inevitable climax when Alfred happens upon his crush kissing with his rival. Nothing too unexpected or satisfying about that, except that maybe we are...
- 1/20/2014
- by Kenneth
- SoundOnSight
Downton Abbey, Season 4, Episode 2
Directed by Catherine Morshead
Written by Julian Fellowes
Aired Sunday, 12th of January on PBS
Last night’s Downton Abbey observes the household trying to recapture some former glory with a house party, putting on show exactly the sort of pomp and decadence so many tune in for. But the key phrase of the weekend should be “before the war.” It’s a phrase Carson puts to good use as he commiserates the fact that much of the visiting aristocrats have arrived without servants.
They might as well be saying “before Matthew died,” as Mary’s deceased husband’s absence still clearly presides over many a plot point. Other than his grieving mother and wife, one of those most keenly affected by Matthew’s passing is Mr. Molesley, his former valet and butler. Removing a focal point like Dan Stevens left a big spotlight up for grabs,...
Directed by Catherine Morshead
Written by Julian Fellowes
Aired Sunday, 12th of January on PBS
Last night’s Downton Abbey observes the household trying to recapture some former glory with a house party, putting on show exactly the sort of pomp and decadence so many tune in for. But the key phrase of the weekend should be “before the war.” It’s a phrase Carson puts to good use as he commiserates the fact that much of the visiting aristocrats have arrived without servants.
They might as well be saying “before Matthew died,” as Mary’s deceased husband’s absence still clearly presides over many a plot point. Other than his grieving mother and wife, one of those most keenly affected by Matthew’s passing is Mr. Molesley, his former valet and butler. Removing a focal point like Dan Stevens left a big spotlight up for grabs,...
- 1/13/2014
- by Kenneth
- SoundOnSight
Apologies for having re-posted John Bensalhia's earlier (transmission-time) review today. Here's the real 'look back'... (Ed.)
Blake's 7. Doctor Who. Having written 50 out of 52 reviews for the classic space opera (which I guess makes me the Peter Tuddenham of Blake's 7 reviewers), coming to the task of reviewing Doctor Who in its TV entirety makes me wise to how similar the two programmes can be at times. Many of the Blake's 7 production team had already cut their teeth on Who whether it was writer Chris Boucher, producer David Maloney or a list of directors too long to mention. Most of the actors, regulars or guests, had turned up in Who at some point. And even some of the stories bear comparison with its grand older brother.
I only mention this because I'm plonked in front of the latest wacky Who adventure called The Lodger. On the surface this doesn't really have anything...
Blake's 7. Doctor Who. Having written 50 out of 52 reviews for the classic space opera (which I guess makes me the Peter Tuddenham of Blake's 7 reviewers), coming to the task of reviewing Doctor Who in its TV entirety makes me wise to how similar the two programmes can be at times. Many of the Blake's 7 production team had already cut their teeth on Who whether it was writer Chris Boucher, producer David Maloney or a list of directors too long to mention. Most of the actors, regulars or guests, had turned up in Who at some point. And even some of the stories bear comparison with its grand older brother.
I only mention this because I'm plonked in front of the latest wacky Who adventure called The Lodger. On the surface this doesn't really have anything...
- 11/18/2011
- Shadowlocked
Amy's Choice. Hmmm, sounds like a brand new drink that you'd get down the pub – you know, the sort of dayglo alcoholic fizzy pop that would turn your insides out after three bottles. Or maybe it's a slightly flat bitter with a potent but unpleasant after-taste.
Well, it sounds simple, but there's a bit more to it than that. If there's one thing that I've learned about the worlds of Doctor Who, it's that nothing is as easy as it seems. Just like disentangling Amy's Choice itself. It's actually for me personally one of the better stories of a decidedly mixed season. Which is something of a damning indictment, given that it still feels like something of a missed opportunity. Like The Vampires Of Venice , there's the feeling that this story could be so much more. So! Much! More! Sorry, I'm reminded of the Tenth Doctor's final few hours in...
Well, it sounds simple, but there's a bit more to it than that. If there's one thing that I've learned about the worlds of Doctor Who, it's that nothing is as easy as it seems. Just like disentangling Amy's Choice itself. It's actually for me personally one of the better stories of a decidedly mixed season. Which is something of a damning indictment, given that it still feels like something of a missed opportunity. Like The Vampires Of Venice , there's the feeling that this story could be so much more. So! Much! More! Sorry, I'm reminded of the Tenth Doctor's final few hours in...
- 11/9/2011
- Shadowlocked
The title of Episode Seven of the new series has been revealed as Amy's Choice.
The title is revealed in next week's edition of Radio Times, which is released tomorrow. The story is written by Simon Nye and directed by Catherine Morshead.
The magazine confirms the titles of the first seven episodes of the series, the first six of which were previously known. There is, however, some confusion over the title of Episode Six; although Doctor Who Magazine and Matt Smith have referred to it as Vampires in Venice, the script's author, Toby Whithouse, and the BBC preview discs have confirmed the title is Vampires of Venice.
A selection of photos from the new Tardis interior are available on the Radio Times Website.
The Radio Times cover will be available on the Doctor Who News Page from 12.01am BST tomorrow.http://gallifreynewsbase.blogspot.com...
The title is revealed in next week's edition of Radio Times, which is released tomorrow. The story is written by Simon Nye and directed by Catherine Morshead.
The magazine confirms the titles of the first seven episodes of the series, the first six of which were previously known. There is, however, some confusion over the title of Episode Six; although Doctor Who Magazine and Matt Smith have referred to it as Vampires in Venice, the script's author, Toby Whithouse, and the BBC preview discs have confirmed the title is Vampires of Venice.
A selection of photos from the new Tardis interior are available on the Radio Times Website.
The Radio Times cover will be available on the Doctor Who News Page from 12.01am BST tomorrow.http://gallifreynewsbase.blogspot.com...
- 3/29/2010
- by Marcus
- The Doctor Who News Page
Sharon Small, Amanda Hale and David Gyasi have been added to the cast of ITV1's Murderland. The 3 x 60-minute drama, written by David Pirie and directed by Catherine Morshead, stars the previously announced Robbie Coltrane. Lucy Cohu, Nicholas Gleaves, David Westhead, Andrew Tiernan and Bel Powley are also confirmed for the project, which features one murder told from three different (more)...
- 6/1/2009
- by By Dan French
- Digital Spy
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