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Neil Patrick Harris has joined BBC's Doctor Who and is currently filming scenes set to air in 2023. The How I Met Your Mother star, 48, is playing a mystery character yet to be revealed and will join the hit BBC One series as part of the show's 60th anniversary.Teasing Neil's debut and role, showrunner Russell T Davies said: "It’s my huge honour to open our studio doors for the mighty Neil Patrick Harris… "But who, why, what is he playing? You’ll just have to wait. But I promise you, the stuff we’re shooting now is off the scale.

Wilson Chapman editorThe new Peacock drama “Queer As Folk” opens with a video of naked men dancing in front of a psychedelic backdrop. As it loops, the camera pans out to reveal the TV screen its playing on and show the main lead of the series, Brodie (Devin Way), in the middle of a particularly messy hook-up.For many viewers, the video might ring some bells to them — it’s similar to the opening sequence of the original U.S.

 has been revived for a third time. Available to stream on Peacock, the latest U.S. version moves the drama from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to New Orleans, Louisiana, where it follows the many, diverse and overlapping lives of modern queer characters.

Daniel D'Addario Chief TV CriticThe very first thing one sees in each episode of the new reboot of “Queer as Folk” — before the action even starts — is the handwritten name of the streamer on which it appears, with an underline jauntily appearing beneath the last four letters of “Peacock.” It’s an elbow to the ribs, or to regions further south, that comes on strong from the earliest moments of the series; do you get it? Do you?This show, about the lives of queer and trans people in New Orleans, centers that one syllable, and a few similar terms: Like the early-2000s Showtime series that preceded it (itself based on a British drama by Russell T. Davies), “Queer as Folk” 2022 is relentless in its pursuit of pleasure.

The Morning Show star Augustus Prew and Sherlock’s Mark Gatiss have boarded Russell T Davies’ ITV drama Nolly starring Helena Bonham Carter.

It’s A Sin star Keeley Hawes has reflected on her character from the beloved drama, saying “you have to have sympathy”.In a new video interview with NME, which you can watch above, Hawes reflected on her career and the legacy of the show.“The thing about that show in general was that so much of it was so painful and so moving,” she said. “That cast were such good friends and really cared about each other.

Doctor Who writer Russell T Davies has revealed the ‘spectacular operation’ it took to keep Ncuti Gatwa’s casting as the new Time Lord a secret. The Sex Education star was announced as the 14th Doctor earlier this month, taking over from Jodie Whittaker. While he announced the exciting news on the day of the Bafta awards, Ncuti had actually known the role was is since February, and it’s been a secret ever since.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorWelcome to this week’s “Just for Variety.”“Loki” director Kate Herron says she had a “conversation” with Marvel Studios about returning to direct the Disney+ series’ second season, but she decided it wasn’t for her.“I was on the show for like three years in total,” she told me Sunday at the “Loki” FYC Emmy event at the Pacific Design Center. “I just felt like I poured everything into it. It’s almost like a campfire story that every filmmaker kind of brings their take and their perspective.

Outspoken comedian and actor Ricky Gervais is known for touching on taboo topics with his stand-up routines and TV roles. But he left The One Show hosts Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas almost lost for words when his interview on the BBC chat show took an unexpected turn.

The Outfronts will celebrate all things queer on TV.

Carol Vorderman looked incredible as she headed to the premiere of Top Gun: Maverick at the Odeon Leicester Square cinema in London on Thursday 19 May. The 61 year old, who recently said that replacing Anne Robinson on Countdown would be an 'honour', ditched her usual glamorous red carpet gowns in favour of a khaki green flight suit, as she paid homage to the original Top Gun film.

Everyone is here for “Queer as Folk”.

“Growing up, I was desperate for any sort of connection with people like me. It was the first time I really felt seen.

Russell T. Davies’ groundbreaking gay drama,, is back once again.

J. Kim Murphy Peacock has released the first trailer for “Queer as Folk,” pulling the curtain back on its reimagining of the TV series created by Russell T. Davies.The new series relocates from Pittsburgh, Pa.

returning to Doctor Who, Heartstopper star Yasmin Finney is joining the cast of the beloved sci-fi…as a character named Rose. Yep, you read that right. The actress, who stole (and stopped) hearts as Elle Argent in the Netflix romance, is filming scenes that are due to air in 2023 to coincide with Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary.

There’s a new Rose Tyler in town!

Doctor Who fans went wild on Monday night as it was announced that Heartstopper star Yasmin Finney is joining the BBC show as Rose. Yasmin, 18, has soared to fame recently for her role as Elle Argent in hit Netflix series Heartstopper. And now the talented actress is joining Doctor Who as Rose with her scenes set to air in 2023 to coincide with the show's 60th anniversary.Talking about joining the iconic BBC series, Yasmin said: "If anyone would have told 8 year old Yasmin that one day she’d be part of this iconic show, I would have never in a million years believed them.

Netflix’s Heartstoppers breakout Yasmin Finney is to play Rose in the next Doctor Who as the show continues to drip-feed cast for Russell T Davies’ 14th season.

Doctor Who fans have now not only found out who the new Time Lord in the last week but they've also been treated to the news that two favourites are set to make a huge return.

The Doctor is in! Make that Doctors since Doctor Who season 14 seems to be jam-packed with new and familiar faces — including former star David Tennant.

There’s even more exciting Doctor Who news!

J. Kim Murphy David Tennant and Catherine Tate are returning to “Doctor Who,” reuniting for new scenes that will coincide with the show’s 60th anniversary celebrations in 2023.Tennant and Tate will reprise their respective roles of the 10th Doctor and companion Donna Noble. The pair’s tenure on the series spanned from 2005 to 2010.

Doctor Who fans went wild on Sunday night as it was announced that David Tennant and Catherine Tate will return in 2023. David, 51, who played the 10th Doctor, and Catherine, 52, who played Donna Noble, are filming scenes that will air next year to coincide with the show's 60th anniversary celebrations. It comes after it was announced that Sex Education's Ncuti Gatwa will replace Jodie Whittaker as the next Doctor.

David Tennant and Catherine Tate are to return to next season’s Doctor Who, as anticipation grows for Russell T Davies’ retaking of the reins.

New Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa has revealed he plans to use his acting success to build a school in Rwanda.

Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has teased Ncuti Gatwa's run as the Time Lord will be 'immense'.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentStarzplay has acquired Stephen Dunn’s reimagining of groundbreaking British series “Queer as Folk” for a slew of territories including the U.K., several continental European countries, and Latin America. The Peacock-produced reboot of the Russell T. Davies series from the ’90s about three clubgoing men in Manchester’s gay village, has been acquired by the streaming service for Belgium, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Latin America, Luxembourg, Spain, Netherlands, the Nordics and the U.K.The eight-episode show will premiere in the U.K.

The Chase stars looked worlds away from their usual TV alter egos as they attended the 2022 TV BAFTA Awards.The show won Best Daytime show at this year's ceremony and to celebrate its stars – Paul Sinha, Anne Hegerty, Jenny Ryan and Mark Labbett – were on the red carpet, looking remarkably different from the characters we best know them as on TV. While the famous men of the show opted for smart suits, Anne and Jenny opted for similar style sequinned gowns.