The British Way

I spoke yesterday about how great American Television seems to be these days. Lets not forget that we in dear old blighty are still capable of producing some great shows.

DOCTOR WHO

Ok so I know that Doctor Who isn’t technically a ‘New Show’. The first episode aired way back in 1963. It does seem to be enjoying a bit of a golden age though. The departure of David Tennant from the title role could’ve easily spelled the end for the show but Matt Smith has undoubtedly made the role his own. Despite a patchy start, the latest season went off on it’s summer break with a huge mystery reveal to set us up nicely for the 2nd part of the season. It’s due to air in Autumn with September looking likely and will be made up of 6 episodes. David Walliams is set to guest star in episode 4 and James Corden will reprise his role from The Lodger in episode 5. The finale is set to be huge and will be set on an alternate earth. A line from the episode is ‘Crowds lined the mall today as Holy Roman Emperor, Winston Churchill, returned to the Buckingham Senate on his personal mammoth
Source: Doctor Who TV http://doctorwhotv.co.uk/doctor-who-series-6-autumn-preview-20767.htm#ixzz1Ssh1eDOZ

SUGAR TOWN

This is a show that I will be watching. Set in a Northern seaside town, it follows the fortunes of a struggling sweet factory and stars Sue Johnston, Shaun Dooley and Tom Ellis. It begins a 3 episode run on Sunday on BBC1.

BEAVER FALLS

Another show that I’ll be watching. It centres around 3 university pals who having graduated decide that they need one last carefree summer. They bag themselves summer jobs working at a Summer Camp in the US and so head off for 2 months. It’s a comedy drama and begins a 6 episode run on Wednesday at 9:00pm on E4. .

TORCHWOOD

 

This series is only 2 episodes in and I’m already hooked. It’s good to have Captain Jack and Gwen back it has to be said. The story is amazing too. The fact that no one can die yet still grow old and get ill is a fantastic concept and I can’t wait to see where they take this.