Russell T.Davies: Last News

It's A Sin broke new ground as a British show telling the story of a group of young gay men living their lives during the so-called AIDS/HIV crisis that swept the country in the 80s/90s. Filling a much-needed space in LGBTQ+ media, its dramatic and emotional story captured the hearts of many viewers which was helped in most part by its stellar cast which included the likes of Years & Years singer Olly Alexander.

The man who kickstarted the careers of a raft of award-winning actors and household names from Greater Manchester has died. Tributes are pouring in to David Johnson, who set budding actors on the path to stardom at the Oldham Theatre Workshop, which he founded in 1968.

It’s A Sin executive producer Nicola Shindler has revealed that a second season could still go ahead.It comes after the Channel 4 show’s creator Russell T Davies previously ruled out another series last year.But Shindler has now confirmed that Davies is considering tackling a different subject with the characters Jill (Lydia West) and Roscoe (Omari Douglas) from the original series.“There was a time when there were a lot of stories in the press about young boys being manipulated online,” said Shindler at a Bafta Television Session (via The Metro). “They were being filmed and then they were being blackmailed, essentially.

Olivia Colman was the embodiment of chic as she lead arrivals for the 2022 Bafta Craft Awards, awards which recognise and celebrate the very best in television craft in the UK.The Oscar-winning actress, 48, walked the red carpet with her husband Ed Sinclair, who was all smiles at the star-studded event.The Favourite star’s appearance on the red carpet comes after she surprised everyone by appearing in Netflix series Heartstopper, a casting that was kept under wraps until the show landed on the streaming service.Olivia’s role as teen Nick Nelson’s mum has been dubbed ‘Netflix’s best kept secret’, with viewers everywhere totally thrilled that she managed to squeeze in two days of filming for the adorable show.Strutting her stuff on the Bafta carpet at The Brewery in London tonight, Olivia donned an all-black ensemble, teaming a sharp suit with matching heels and a clutch.She opted for dark eye make-up and scraped her hair back into an up-do, while husband Ed – who is a writer and producer – opted for a white shirt and bow tie.Joining the star were 18-year-old Joe Locke, who plays Charlie in Heartstopper and has jokingly branded Olivia his ‘mother in law.’Sebastian Croft, 20, also attended, who plays, arguably, the most hated Heartstopper character, Ben.Olivia attended the ceremony as her Sky drama Landscapers was nominated in five categories.She later posed for photos with winner Nida Manzoor, who scored the award for comedy writer for We Are Lady Parts, with Olivia presenting the trophy to her.Landscapers and We Are Lady Parts dominated at the award, with Landscapers taking home three gongs for the series which is inspired by the story of a couple whose crime of killing the woman’s parents remained undiscovered for more

Naman Ramachandran The winners of the 2022 British Academy Television Craft Awards are being presented at an in-person event at London’s The Brewery on Sunday, April 24. Russell T.

EXCLUSIVE: Netflix has tapped actress Helena Bonham Carter to narrate a blue-chip natural history series about the secret world of baby animals in the wild.

When the 13th Doctor, Jodie Whittaker, departs the Tardis later this year, she will be joined for a final adventure by some familiar faces from the long-running series.

Queer as Folk is back!

Doctor Who showrunner Chris Chibnall, 52, has urged viewers not to “attack” the BBC.This year marks the 100th year of the BBC and there are plans for special Doctor Who episodes to mark the occasion. The special episodes will air in autumn.The television writer and producer spoke about recent criticism of the BBC, which he doesn’t agree with.Chris said he had “no idea” why someone would criticise the BBC.He explained: “I have no idea why you would want to bash the BBC.”Chris continued to describe the huge variety of shows created by the broadcaster.He said: “Look at the amazing drama and entertainment they still pump out – The Tourist, Time, Strictly…”The 52-year-old also urged readers not to take the BBC “for granted”.He continued: “Everybody likes to attack it until we have a pandemic or a massive war and then everyone asks, ‘Can you tell us the truth, please?’ and the BBC does that.“We should never take it for granted.”Chris spoke about the fears he had that the pandemic would be an obstacle in terms of filming Jodie Whittaker’s final episodes.Jodie, 39, plays the current Doctor on the show, but she has announced that she will be leaving the show later this year.Chris has also announced his plans to leave the show later in the year.He will be replaced by Russell T.

K.J. Yossman Sony Pictures Television International chief Wayne Garvie has set his sights on European production, he revealed during a keynote discussion at MipTV on Monday afternoon.Garvie was speaking alongside Bad Wolf co-founder Jane Tranter in a panel discussion moderated by Variety international editor Manori Ravindran.

More than two-thirds (67%) of this year’s BAFTA TV performance nominees are nominated for the first time, according to the award’s organizers, who hailed the organization’s impact on new voices.

It’s A Sin leading the pack.BAFTA announced the nominations today (March 30) ahead of the TV Craft Awards ceremony on April 24 at London’s Royal Festival Hall.Russell T Davies’ Channel 4 limited series It’s A Sin has come out on top with 11 nominations, including nods for directing, editing, scripted casting, writing, and several acting awards.Landscapers, starring Olivia Colman and David Thewlis, closely follows with a nomination for Thewlis as well as five Craft nominations including original music, production design, photography & lighting fiction.Several more Channel 4 projects impressed the jury, with six nods for Help, Time and We Are Lady Parts.

The Bafta award nominations have been announced, with late comedian Sean Lock receiving a posthumous nomination. The comedy legend, who died from cancer last year, has received a nomination for Channel 4’s 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, in the entertainment performance category.

Russell T Davies’ It’s a Sin and Jack Thorne’s Help, two hard-hitting Channel 4 shows about societal issues, have dominated this year’s BAFTA TV Awards nominations, taking six and four nods apiece.

Naman Ramachandran Russell T. Davies’ Channel 4 series “It’s a Sin” led the field at the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards with 11 nominations, while Ed Sinclair’s Sky show “Landscapers” followed with seven.

K.J. Yossman The Royal Television Society Program Awards 2022 started with a slap on Wednesday evening, when nominee AJ Odudu ran up to the stage and pretended to strike host Tom Allen.“Oh my God, AJ, oh my God – I’m the one who’s lost their hair, don’t hit me,” Allen, who is bald, quipped in the evidently pre-rehearsed skit.

Russell T Davies’ Channel 4/HBO Max drama It’s a Sin scooped the coveted Best Drama and Best Writer prizes at this year’s Broadcasting Press Guild (BPG) Awards, while the BBC/Amazon’s A Very British Scandal took home Best Drama Mini-Series and Best Actress for Claire Foy.

Naman Ramachandran Channel 4’s “It’s A Sin” and the BBC’s “A Very British Scandal” have won the top honors at the annual Broadcasting Press Guild (BPG) Awards.“It’s a Sin” won best drama series and its creator, Russell T. Davies won best writer. “A Very British Scandal” was voted best drama mini-series and its star Claire Foy won best actress.Stephen Graham won best actor for his performances in Channel 4’s “Help” and BBC’s “Time.” Peter Jackson’s Disney Plus series “The Beatles: Get Back” was voted best documentary mini-series.

Welcome to Deadline’s International Disruptors, a feature where we’ll shine a spotlight on key executives and companies outside of the U.S. shaking up the offshore marketplace. This week, we’re speaking to esteemed UK TV executive Jane Tranter, co-founder of Bad Wolf. The company is behind hits such as His Dark Materials and A Discovery Of Witches and recently sold a majority stake to Sony Pictures Television. In her first interview since the deal, we take a deep dive into Tranter’s career and Bad Wolf’s ambitions for the future. 

Hugh Grant is separating fact from fiction regarding those “Doctor Who” rumours.

Hugh Grant is in secret talks to play Doctor Who in a daring BBC move to rebuild ratings.