‘Peter Kay’s Car Share’ will return for an audio-only episode. A special edition of the 46-year-old comedian’s sitcom – which he co-stars in alongside Sian Gibson – will be available on BBC iPlayer on Friday (10.04.20), and he hopes that the show can cheer people up amid the coronavirus crisis. He said said: "It’s a horrific situation right now weR... »
Steven Moffat has written a short story featuring Jodie Whittaker’s Time Lord. The former ‘Doctor Who’ showrunner has penned a new tale – ‘The Terror of the Umpty Ums’ – after previously leaving the sci-fi favourite when Peter Capaldi left the title role. The story – posted on the show’s official BBC website – introduces us to a boy calle... »
Russell Howard is launching a new Sky One show called ‘Home Time’ amid the coronavirus pandemic. Shot in his childhood bedroom, the topical series – which will also air on Now TV – will focus on current events as the 40-year-old comedian chats to other stars and shines the spotlight on everyday heroes doing their bit during the health crisis. He said: "Like you I’... »
Mary Berry has filmed a new cooking series ‘Mary Berry’s Simple Comforts’. The 85-year-old TV chef travelled across the country prior to the coronavirus crisis to film for her latest BBC Two show, which sees the culinary queen serve up some simple dishes as she visits the nations hot spots. A source told The Sun newspaper’s Bizarre TV column: "As the nation’s que... »
Anton du Beke is planning a concert for NHS staff battling the coronavirus crisis. The ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ pro is hoping to rope in his fellow dancers to host a special show at the London Palladium to thank the frontline workers who have risked their own lives to save those suffering from the respiratory disease. Though there are no confirmed plans for the gig, the 53-year-old danc... »
‘Peaky Blinders’ filming was cancelled because Helen McCrory and Cillian Murphy were not "comfortable" during the coronavirus pandemic. Production on the sixth season of the drama was halted on 16 March – a week before businesses were closed due to the health crisis – and the 51-year-old actress admitted many of those working on the set had realised "somethin... »
Gregg Wallace is "chuffed" ‘Celebrity MasterChef’ finished filming before the coronavirus lockdown. The 55-year-old judge has praised the team behind the BBC One celebrity cook-off, who worked extremely hard to wrap up the series before the country restricted movement to help prevent the spread of the deadly respiratory disease. Speaking to the MailOnline, Gregg explained: &q... »
‘Holby City’ and ‘Casualty’ have donated medical equipment to the NHS. Bob Barrett – who plays Dr. Sasha Levy on ‘Holby’ – is incredibly proud of the frontline workers battling the deadly coronavirus, and revealed the BBC One medical dramashave sent their stock of PPE (personal protective equipment) to hospitals to help employees. Speaking on ‘... »
Coronation Street’s Tanisha Gorey feels her new hard-hitting storyline has "pushed [her] as an actress". The 17-year-old star is "happy" to have been given the responsibility to highlight a current issue after it was revealed her 14-year-old character Asha Alahan will be at the centre of a plot that deals with the sharing of sexual material. Asked if she is pleased to be ... »
Alex Scott has signed up to co-host ‘The Real 2020 Games’. The 35-year-old former footballer will team up with Holly Willoughby and Freddie Flintoff to present ITV’s celebrity Olympics. A source told The Sun newspaper’s Bizarre TV column: "Bosses wanted to add another sports-person into the mix to give some extra weight to the presenting line-up and Alex fits the bill.... »
