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more about #bbc bonniegrrl: Finally! Man-eating plants that actually might be scary! Thank you BBC. Thank you. more » CoffinDodger (If the typos crap. Blame my keyboard): Jeebus!! How good is the casting in this thing. And its a BBC remake....now thats my TV licencing being used correctly! It looks bloody great. Cant w... more » Alasdair5000: Eddie Izzard, action bastard? I was already up for this but that just sold me even more:) more » Grey_Area: An intriguing first glimpse. Izzard's character seems like a right bastard, a real survivalist. Can't wait to see what the triffids look like -- they ... more » Yellowphant: Aw, yeah! This looks really cool! A good-old fashioned miniseries, just like The Stand or The Langoliers. :D more » Biku: Why do movie adaptations have to add father-son dynamics? WHY? more » Darklighter: Do the Triffids have a flag? more » bluehinter: It's nice to see that they found a good use for the sets from Dead Set and Waters of Mars. more » RandomFrequentFlierDent-Hogswatch!: I'm not really crazy about introducing a father-son dysfunctional relationship dynamic - I think the original story could work just fine without addin... more » TemporalSword: WWID The new mem storming the internet, What Would Izzy Do? more » korybing: Does anybody else get the Rocky Horror Picture Show theme song in their heads every time they see or hear the word "triffid" or is it just me? more » Smeagol92055: Well, that just begs the question: Is he wearing sensible shoes or high heels? I mean, I can't exactly answer the question without knowing if he's wea... more » CodenameV: The Triffids are indeed an intriguing enemy...and moreover, the book was very well written: focusing on how a *complete* social collapse means you can... more » PBV: If I was in Eddie Izzard's shoes I'd take my fingers out of the trigger guard on that shotgun. more » Jonn: *eyebrow* more » CoffinDodger (If the typos crap. Blame my keyboard): This has nothing to do with the Doctor Who xmas special. Im from the UK and the BBC are always very good at making these promos for themselves. Th... more » bluehinter: Woohoo! The Doctor Who spoilers just keep coming. Digital Spy has nabbed a few more promo pics, most of them ones' we've seem before, but here are the... more » 214w: I have a confession to make. I have never liked Doctor Who. Everything is so silly that I never get a real sense of danger IMHO more » Magicant: For every bit of joy, I get a bit more depressed that the era is coming to a close. Here's hoping Tennant's US pilot gets picked up (and is popular e... more » Bigdamnhero: I think I will favorite this at Youtube, and play it every time I get irritated with the madness of the holiday season. This is an instant mood lifter. more » -
#dayofthetriffiids
3 Clips From BBC's Day Of The Triffiids
Watch the world go blind while Eddie Izzard tries to save himself from a crashing plane, in the first clips from the BBC's Day of The Triffids Remake. And ask yourself: What would you do in Izzard's shoes? More » -
#doctorwho
The Doctor Flies His TARDIS Through a Winter Wonderland
Jonesing for more Doctor Who? While you're waiting for this year's Christmas special, this BBC station identification offers a super brief adventure with the Doctor, involving the TARDIS, a snow drift, and a team of tiny reindeer. More » -
#doctorwho
The Beginning Of The Year Means The End Of Who
To the surprise of no-one, the BBC has confirmed that part two of Doctor Who: The End of Time will air in the UK on January 1st, 2010. Assume that means US transmission will be January 2nd, then. [Digital Spy] -
#doctorwhorecap
At Last, Doctor Who's Lonely God Goes Too Far
When Russell T. Davies' revamp of Doctor Who launched in 2005, we were promised that the Doctor's two hearts meant his heart could be broken twice as often. With last night's "Waters Of Mars," we finally see what that meant. More » -
#beinghuman
Syfy's Americanization of Being Human Is Just Wrong
Syfy Channel got its mitts on the amazingly dark and witty BBC series Being Human. And the network plans to subject this clever series to an Americanized reboot. We. Are. Not. Happy. More » -
#paradox
The BBC's Version Of FlashForward Is Part Cop Drama, Part Temporal Paradox
Once you glimpse the future, can you change it? That's the question asked by the BBC's new miniseries Paradox, about a scientist and a detective who team up to prevent a major catastrophe, using clues sent from the future. More » -
#dirkgently
Douglas Adams to Return to TV, No Hitchhiking Involved
While Eoin Colfer tries to extend The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series past its expiration date, the BBC looks to adapt a different chapter of Douglas Adams' work. Coming to a television near you: Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency. More » -
#doctorwho
Sarah Jane Spin-Off Launches Doctor Who's Animated Adventure
The new season of The Sarah Jane Adventures won't just guest-star outgoing Doctor Who David Tennant — It'll also serve as a launch pad for the new Doctor Who animated series Dreamland, according to the series' head writer. More » -
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#doctorwho
Doctor Who Goes To Roswell And Faces The U.S. Army
Here's the first image from "Dreamland," the animated Doctor Who story featuring the voice of David Tennant, which will air in the UK via the "red button" video service later this year. His hair has never been spikier! More » -
#torchwoodrecap
Torchwood Day Five: Children Are A Renewable Resource
Torchwood's latest miniseries has made us rethink everything we thought we knew, especially about Captain Jack. The immortal rogue made a dreadful mistake in 1965, but at least he'll never sacrifice innocents for expediency again. Right? Right? Spoilers below.
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#torchwoodrecap
Torchwood Day 4: An Injury To One Is An Injury To One
We've long suspected that Russell T. Davies' writing is at its absolute best when he's being completely nasty. At the very least, last night's Torchwood made for agonizing viewing, as humans proved, yet again, that they're the real monsters. Spoilers...
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#torchwoodrecap
Torchwood Day Three: Aliens Reach Out And Touch Someone
That Captain Jack, he's so good with children. Such a good role model, so ready to take the young ones under his wing. Last night, we encountered the 456, and learned why Captain Jack was marked for death. Spoilers ahead...
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#torchwoodrecap
Torchwood Day Two: Jack Gets Stripped Down
When Torchwood moved to the big time on BBC-1, the biggest question was, will there still be raciness and nudity? And now we have our answer: Captain Jack bares all. But episode two's real stars are two women. Spoilers ahead!
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#exclusive
The Future Of Doctor Who And Torchwood: Revealed!
We've already wondered whether Torchwood could possibly top its world-crashing "Children Of Earth" miniseries in 2010, and we're also dead curious about the rumored Doctor Who movie. So we asked the BBC's Julie Gardner what's in store for both institutions. More » -
#doctorwho
Doctor Who's First Guest Star — Revealed!
Matt Smith only just donned his heroic bow tie as the Doctor, and already the first spoilery set photos are materializing. Click through to find out who's turning up in one of the Eleventh Doctor's very first adventures. Major spoilers... More » -
#doctorwho
The New Doctor Who Look Is In
Still worried about the new youthful face of our beloved Time Lord? Well fret no more. Here are the first pictures of The Doctor fully regenerated, dressed up, and ready for your keen eye. More » -
#torchwoodreview
Is Torchwood Finally Becoming Better Than Doctor Who?
We've waited all summer for an action movie with genuine (not canned) excitement, twisty plotting, and real characters. We'd never have guessed it would come in the form of Torchwood, formerly known as Doctor Who's ridiculous spin-off. Minor spoilers ahead. More » -
#beinghuman
The Werewolf, Vampire and Ghost Flatmates Are Moving To America
The supernatural beasties are coming over from across the pond. Being Human is finally going to get some American air time, which means no more choppy YouTubey scrap-watching for me. More » -
#paradox
Crimes Yet To Happen In A Show That Already Has
If you've always thought "I wish that someone would make a television show out've Minority Report, only with soap stars replacing Tom Cruise," then you may just be interested in new BBC series Paradox. More » -
#primeval
Akiva "I Am Legend" Goldsman Takes On U.S. Version Of Primeval
More details about the planned movie version of Britain's Primeval have come out, and it's being described as Jurassic Park meets Lost. As imagined by Akiva Goldsman (I, Robot, Fringe, Batman And Robin). Yay? More »
