David Tennant backed as bookies first choice to play Doctor Who again

K.J. Yossman Red Nose Day, the BBC’s annual televized fund-raising event, is set to return on March 18.Featuring comedy sketches and specials, live performances and a host of celebrity names, the live show will be broadcast from the broadcaster’s Manchester headquarters on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the U.K.Sir Lenny Henry will return to host the event alongside former Doctor Who David Tennant, “Walk the Line” judge Alesha Dixon, former “Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two” host Zoe Ball and comedian Paddy McGuinness.The show will include cameos from comedians Jennifer Saunders, Dawn French, Jack Whitehall, David Walliams and Matt Lucas as well as public figures such as Olympian Tom Daley and actor Rose Ayling Ellis.

Game of Thrones star Kit Harington has teamed up with actors David Tennant and Adrian Lester to support an urgent Ukraine humanitarian campaign. The trio of stars will appear in TV and radio clips filmed by the Disasters Emergency Committee launched on Thursday March 3.The DEC brings together 15 UK aid charities to raise funds which will be distributed to charities responding on the ground, providing Ukranians with food, water and shelter.Trigger Point star Adrian, 53, said: “It is easy to feel powerless in the face of so much catastrophic human need, but you can help.” He added that the charities involved in the DEC were already working in Ukraine or neighbouring countries, “preparing to scale up their operations.” The UK Government will match pound-for-pound up to £20 million donated by the public to this appeal.The Queen is already known to have given a "generous donation" to the appeal.

Good Omens is a comedic fantasy series on Amazon Prime based on the 1990 book of the same name written by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett.

Manori Ravindran International EditorWarnerMedia has struck a first-look deal with German-Turkish director Fatih Akin.The tie-up marks the first exclusive deal of its kind for Akin in his 27-year career. The helmer is best known for such films as “In The Fade” (2017), “Head-On” (2004) and “Soul Kitchen” (2009).

ITV has announced plans to launch a brand new streaming service later this year.

David Tennant's wife Georgia has shared her delight at an exciting baby announcement on social media.MORE: Georgia Tennant shares photo from rare date night with husband David – and fans say the same thingThe actress took to Instagram to celebrate the news that Michael Sheen, who stars alongside David Tennant in Good Omens, and his stunning actress girlfriend Anna Lundberg are expecting their second child.WATCH: David Georgia Tennant's romantic trip to Edinburgh took an unexpected turn thanks to their hilarious train journey Georgia shared the wonderful news on her Instagram Stories, sharing a photo showing Anna's bump along with partner Michael and daughter Lyra, who was born in 2019.READ: Georgia Tennant stuns with photo of eldest son Ty as a babyRELATED: David Tennant’s wife Georgia receives surprise Valentine's bouquet - from someone else!In post Georgia wrote: "Auntie Georgia and Uncle David cannot b***** wait #theshebergs." Georgia Tennant shared touching photo from Anna LundbergThe photo was taken from mother-to-be Anna's post as she announced the happy news on Tuesday. She captioned the post: "At these dark times, here's our little bit of light that we can share.

David Tennan t and Peter Capaldi are hotly tipped to be returning to Doctor Who as the time travelling sci-fi show looks forward to its 60th anniversary.

Manori Ravindran International EditorIn 2020, one of the first indications that all wasn’t right for a global TV industry just waking up to the threat of COVID was the Chinese delegation of buyers pulling out of the BBC Studios Showcase.As revealed by Variety on Feb. 5, 2020, around 20 Chinese companies skipped the early February event due to travel bans in place for parts of China following the coronavirus outbreak, whose death toll had just surpassed that of SARS.Two years later, world events are again affecting London Screenings. Several senior distribution sources have told Variety that most representatives from Russian streamers, broadcasters and distributors, as well as Ukrainian media companies, have canceled their trips to the U.K.

Doctor Strange actor Chiwetel Ejiofor and No Time to Die's Naomie Harris have joined forces in the first trailer for Showtime's TV adaptation of The Man Who Fell to Earth, which has just dropped. Based on the 1963 book by Walter Tevis, The Man Who Fell to Earth series follows Faraday (Ejiofor), an alien who is left attempting to understand his purpose after landing on Earth at a pivotal moment in human evolution.

Georgia Tennant took to Instagram on Sunday where she shared a photo of a night out with her husband David – the first one the couple had enjoyed in some time, as she revealed in the caption.MORE: David Tennant's wife Georgia inundated with messages after sharing happy family newsThe sweet snapshot showed a wavy-haired Georgia looking so happy as she laughed while her husband, whose face was closer to the camera and a bit blurred as a result, was also laughing.The actress captioned the image: "Mum and Dad went out. It’s been a while." The busy mum fans rushed to share their love for the post, with several dropping heart and heart-eyes emojis.WATCH: Georgia Tennant's trip to Edinburgh takes an unexpected turnMany had the same reaction to the sweet behind-the-scenes moment, expressing how great a couple David and Georgia are.

EXCLUSIVE: French American actor Saïd Taghmaoui (Wonder Woman, The Forgiven) has signed with Buchwald for representation.

Alexander (Jolie is literally one year older than Farrell)—but still, goofy.This pairing is for the first season of an upcoming Apple anthology series called The Crowded Room. explains their characters thusly: “Holland… is starring as a man named Danny Sullivan; Rossum will play Sullivan’s mother, who is always looking for a man to fulfill her dreams of salvation.” Amanda Seyfried plays a clinical psychologist.Let's be generous.

Angela Rayner has said a shoot first and ‘ask questions second’ approach should be taken to dealing with terrorists.

EXCLUSIVE: German actor Saralisa Volm makes her directorial debut with mystery thriller The Silent Forest, which is premiering tonight at the Berlin Film Festival in the Perspektive Deutsches section. Here’s an exclusive clip from the film.