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In the new three-part series from BBC Two Aiden and Freya Hoynes (David Tennant and Emily Watson) are married politicians. When Aiden's career goes down in flames thanks to a political power play made by his best friend, Freya emerges from her husband shadow and becomes a political superstar. With their roles reversed Aiden must watch as his wife's … [Read more...]
Last week I presented a paper at the PCA/ACA national pop culture conference in Washington DC. The one thing that I did take away from the experience besides the fact that Doctor Who remains popular, it that it is also a serious field for academics as well as fans. It is interesting to strip away the raw fandom and examine the program in purely … [Read more...]
Gregory Doran, the Royal Shakespeare Company's new artistic director, announced last week that adaptations of Hilary Mantel's prize-winning historical novels, Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies, will be staged in the RSC's winter 2013 season. Doran also revealed he will direct former Doctor Who star David Tennant in the title role of Shakespeare's … [Read more...]
It has been a very busy week in Doctor Who. The biggest news surrounds the casting for Mark Gatiss's film, An Adventure In Space And Time. It is a project that has generated heavy interest since it was announced last year. The production team is getting ready for the upcoming anniversary and both the BBC and BBC America are ramping up their PR … [Read more...]
The Snowmenwas just a small taster for what we can can expect later this year. As a story it mirrored a snowman in that as it melted away slowly and dissipated, leaving traces behind for us to think about. After watching it several times I have decided that although it is not perfect, it is very entertaining. One of the drawbacks it has is the … [Read more...]
We have hit the fall break before the Christmas Special and I cannot help but feel a renewed sense of energy is emerging in the show. Team Moffat has hit the 'refresh' button and are taking the show in a new direction which, while being important to the show commercially, is not necessarily all that Earth shattering for longtime fans. As a Who … [Read more...]
It's all about the start of the new season this week! Asylum Of The Daleks airs on Saturday in the UK and USA. Huzzah! The Radio Times previewed the season opener: http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2012-08-28/steven-moffats-doctor-who-episode-guide-asylum-of-the-daleks SEASON SEVEN NEWS The screening of Asylum of The Daleks last … [Read more...]
This week has seen a lot of news come out about the 2012 Christmas Special (currently being filmed) and Season Seven. Like usual, take all of the rumors with a grain of salt until they are confirmed. Nonetheless the revving up to the new series is pretty exciting. SEASON SEVEN NEWS (SPOILERS) There are all sorts of stuff about Season … [Read more...]
It is another very sad week for Doctor Who fans. Caroline John who played Liz Shaw during Jon Pertwee's Season Seven (1970) has passed. Although John died on June 5th but her death was not announced until after her funeral this week. John, a native of York, was a touring member of the RSC (Royal Shakespeare Company) as well as the … [Read more...]
David Tennant (Fright Night, Dr Who, Hamlet, Casanova) and Emily Watson (Appropriate Adult, War Horse, Oranges and Sunshine) star as husband and wife in Paula Milne's three-part serial about marriage, power and politics. A bookend to the multi award winning The Politician's Wife, The Politician's Husband will be produced for BBC Two by … [Read more...]
Review by JAMES BARTLETT It’s 1857. Pirate-hating Queen Victoria (Imelda Staunton) is on the throne and her navy is on the march, but life aboard the ship of Pirate Captain (voiced by Hugh Grant) is full of looting, cutlasses and regular Ham Nights – it’s just a shame that they’re not very good at their job. It’s worse at this time … [Read more...]
ARTE France is the latest broadcaster to sign a coproduction deal with BBC Worldwide for Spies of Warsaw (2 x 90’), a two part historical spy drama adapted by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais from Alan Furst’s acclaimed novels. David Tennant (Doctor Who, Hamlet, Casanova, Fright Night) has been confirmed as the lead in this exciting new … [Read more...]
Many Doctor Who and David Tennant fans have been waiting for The Decoy Bride for some time. It's had a strange release schedule (being released in Italy months ago for some reason). But it's finally opened in the USA on the IFC On Demand service. It will open in US theaters in march. This is David Tennant's first turn at becoming the next Hugh … [Read more...]
Good news for David Tennant Fans - we've finally got the first trailer for The Decoy Bride! David stars in this romantic comedy set on a quant Scottish Isle where they try to use a decoy bride to throw off the paparazzi. It also stars Kelly McDonald (Boardwalk Empire). Check out the trailer below: The Decoy Bride opens on IFC On Demand on … [Read more...]
David Tennant recently did a reading of the Pied Piper of Hamelin for BBC Radio Four. Here's a description: The Pied Piper of Hamelin is the subject of a legend concerning the departure of a great many children from the town of Hamelin, Lower Saxony, Germany, in the Middle Ages. The earliest references describe a piper, dressed in pied … [Read more...]
We here at Anglotopia have come across many creations hand crafted by fellow Anglophiles. These hand-knitted, crochet, sewn, or painted items not only show off the immense talent of their creator but also show a love for all things Blighty. We want to highlight some of the really talented things that we come across in this column, Brit … [Read more...]
The Decoy Bride, what was once tipped as David Tennant's first turn at the whole British romantic comedy thing has had a strange journey. It's opened in a bunch of strange markets before opening in the UK. They don't seem to be in a hurry to release it anywhere else. One can only assume from this that the movie isn't very good. We have no idea - … [Read more...]
What better way to ring in the new year than to marry the love of your life? News has broken that David Tennant has married long time girlfriend (and mother of his child) Georgia Moffett tonight in a private ceremony amongst family and friends. In a strange twist of irony, Georgia Moffett is the daughter of Peter Davison - also known as the … [Read more...]
Tenth Doctor David Tennant appeared on the Nerdist Podcast with Chris Hardwick talking about Life, The Doctor and Everything. From the description: Yes! The 10th Doctor himself, David Tennant, in a sit down chat with Chris in a very posh English library! This is the full unedited audio from the segment on the Nerdist TV show (originally aired … [Read more...]
A few months ago we reported that Much Ado About Nothing was recorded for a future release on DVD or Video On Demand. Well, it doesn't look like there will be a DVD - but today you can now watch David Tennant's and Catherin Tate's performances in Much Ado About Nothing by downloading it. From Digital Theatre: David Tennant and Catherine Tate … [Read more...]
A ripple was felt throughout time and space earlier this week. Something dire and strange is happening in the universe. No it is not an invasion from Daleks or the return of Adric, instead it is something far more surreal and weird, news of a modern day Doctor Who film. Doctor Who has not been seen in a move format since the two Peter Cushing … [Read more...]
Aardman have released another trailer for The Pirate! Band of Misfits. I cannot wait for this - looks like so much fun! Pirate Captain sets out on a mission to defeat his rivals Black Bellamy and Cutlass Liz for the Pirate of the year Award. The quest takes Captain and his crew from the shores of Blood Island to the foggy streets of Victorian … [Read more...]
David Tennant made an appearance last night in the final episode of Stephen Fry's Planet Word talking about language and Shakespeare. In the video Stephen Fry talks to David Tennant about Hamlet, for 'Planet Word.' … [Read more...]
Here's the final episode of Life and Fate - the BBC Radio 4 series starring David Tennant. As the Russian tanks encircle Stalingrad, the commanders of the German 6th Army realise that the end is in sight but Hitler will not permit a surrender. Spiridonov abandons the power station to join his daughter, Vera, and her new baby on a barge frozen into … [Read more...]
Here are episodes 10 and 11 of the David Tennant starring Radio 4 Drama Life and Fate. Krymov denounces Grekov as an enemy of the state. After a session of speeches marking the 25th anniversary of the Revolution at which he is cold-shouldered by his colleagues, he slips out to find Stepan Spiridonov at the Central Power Station. He recalls … [Read more...]
Here are yesterday's installments of the David Tennant starring Radio Drama Life and Fate. Peter Bach, a German officer, is wounded and treated at a military field hospital. The brief respite from the fighting gives him time to contemplate his secret affair with a Russian girl, Zina, an affair that he roughly denies when confronted with … [Read more...]
Here are the next installments of the David Tennant starring Radio 4 Drama about life in the Soviet Union. Episode 6 Synopsis: Lyuda's ex-husband, Abarchuk, is still a staunch believer in the Party even though he was arrested and sent to a Russian labour camp some years ago. He assumes his son, Tolya, is fighting for the Motherland and composes … [Read more...]
First look at the former Dr Who David Tennant on the new Sky Atlantic comedy This is Jinsy where he plays a wedding planner. This is Jinsy airs in the UK on Sky. Quite... interesting. … [Read more...]
Here's episode four of the David Tennant Radio 4 Drama Life and Fate. In a forest in northern Russia, Lenya, a pilot, longs to see his pregnant girlfriend, Vera. She is stranded in Stalingrad with her father, Stepan. Her mother (another sister of Lyuda) has drowned in the Volga. She watches the planes hoping to catch sight of Lenya. Listen … [Read more...]
The BBC has released two more episodes of the Radio 4 audio drama Life and Fate. Listen to them below. Episode 2 - Anna's Letter Viktor's mother, Anna, writes him a farewell letter. As a Jew in Berdichev, in the Ukraine now occupied by the Germans, she has been forced into a ghetto and understands what will come next. Janet Suzman plays … [Read more...]
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