More Doctor Who? It seems like it. The BBC announced on Thursday that a spin-off to the popular sci-fi series was being developed over at BBC Three with the help of author Patrick Ness. The series will be called Class and is set in present day London and will focus on the activities at the Coal …
It is a show that has sparked a number of copycats around the world, not to mention other reality contest shows in the UK. However, due to its simple premise, funny hosts, great judges and the odd sexual innuendo, it is now one of the most popular TV shows on UK television. In the four years that it has been on the air, what is so appealing about The Great British Bake Off? Before the programme began airing, baking was considered an old-fashioned hobby that was more commonly shared and perfected by older generations of women. From personal experience, baking was a part of ‘food economics’ lessons in school, and even then, the dishes were relatively simple, due to the constrained lesson times. There was simply not enough times to create Victoria Sandwiches and cupcakes, so relatively simple dishes such as scones, bread rolls and apple crumble were covered.
One day after the announcement FOX was developing an American adaptation of Luther, star Idris Elba and writer/creator Neil Cross will also be back for another round of the original Luther. The two-part hourlong miniseries will air sometime late 2015, revived by a partnership with BBC America and BBC Drama Production. “Luther is coming back where …
While many may still be reeling from Tatiana Maslany’s recent Emmy snub, fans of BBC America’s Orphan Black have something to get excited about as the show makes the jump from the small screen to the pages of comics. In a recent press release, IDW has announced that the show will be coming to comic …
One of the most popular series to emerge out of British television over the past few years has been the BBC series Sherlock. A modern day re-imagining of the iconic detective, the series co-created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss has garnered a number of fans, despite having only six episodes over two seasons, with …
One of the longest running science fiction tv shows has been the British serial Doctor Who, which has created nearly 30 seasons since its beginning in 1963, with successful spinoff series such as Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures to its credit as well. One of the reasons behind the show’s longevity has been the …
The British television series Doctor Who has been a staple of the science fiction landscape since the 60s, and after a brief hiatus, has successfully re-established itself under the guidance of ex-showrunner Russell T. Davies. In recent years, the show has seen a surge in popularity in North America, leading the BBC to ramp up their promotions …
Hitler: The Comedy Years Jacques Peretti UK, 2007 In 1939, British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain asked the BBC to gather their best comedy writers to create satirical caricatures to delegitimize and discompose Germany’s leader, Adolf Hitler. With a diminutive stature, ludicrous hair and a literal comedic moustache, Hitler became instant ‘comedy gold’, and in Hitler: …
There is a long tradition in storytelling of remakes, retellings, or in other ways copying someone else’s idea. Television is no exception. This fall season, two new British imports are on the way, Prime Suspect and The X Factor, and several of the most popular returning series originated across the pond as well. America has …
It is hard to believe that I can’t wait for the end of summer, but with the return of Doctor Who Series six only days away, I find I am eagerly looking forward to August the 27th, when the Doctor returns in “Let’s Kill Hitler”. Luckily, the prequel for the upcoming half of the 2011 …
The Real Anne Lister Directed by Matthew Hill 2010, UK, 60 mins. If Anne Lister finally becomes a lesbian icon, as she surely deserves to be, then two films will be responsible: last year’s The Secret Diary of Miss Anne Lister, and this companion documentary. Lister’s diary has served that purpose in academic circles, …