Lenny Henry gutted he wasn’t in Wakanda Forever: "They don’t call!"
"I might have to go to Ryan Coogler’s house and stand in a bush."
Sir Lenny Henry has admitted he was gutted not to be given a call for the Black Panther sequel Wakanda Forever. The actor and comedian, who's most recently starred in fantasy series like The Rings of Power and The Witcher: Blood Origin, joked that he might even have to pay director Ryan Coogler a visit. Speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com at the Radio Times Covers Party, Sir Lenny said: "I’m really sorry but why haven’t the Wakanda Forever people - they don’t write, they don’t call." He added: "I might have to go to Ryan Coogler’s house and stand in a bush." That's some determination right there. Wakanda Forever, which was recently released on Disney Plus, stars Letitia Wright (Shuri), Angela Bassett (Queen Ramonda), Lupita Nyong'o (Nakia) and Danai Gurira (Okoye) after the death of T'Challa actor Chadwick Boseman. Wright has said there is a distinct possibility of a third film, telling Variety: "I think it's already in the works. Read more: The Witcher: Blood Origin's Lenny Henry wants to return to “shocking” show Sir Lenny Henry wins NTAs 2022 Special Recognition Award "You know, we just had a terrific two years of bringing it out, and everybody coming together to support it. We need a little bit of a break." She continued: "We need to regroup and Ryan [Coogler] needs to get back into the lab. so it's going to take a while, but [I'm] really excited for you guys to see that." Meanwhile, Sir Lenny is clearly keen to stay in the fantasy realm, revealing he'd be eager to return to the world of The Witcher after playing the menacing Balor in the prequel series Blood Origin. "[Yes], if I was asked," he told RadioTimes.com. "The people involved in that were brilliant. And I loved working with those guys." View Green Video on the source website He continued: "It’s a very particular world. It’s quite adult and it’s shocking. And it’s good to play as an actor, so if I was offered something else like that, yes I would." Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is streaming on Disney Plus. Sign up to Disney Plus now for £79.90 for a year or £7.99 a month. If you're looking for more to watch, check out our TV guide and Streaming Guide. Know a Marvel fan? Don't miss our round-up of Marvel gifts. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only £1 with delivery to your home – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast.
Steven Moffat doesn't know what's in store for Inside Man season 2 yet
It looks like the crime drama may well be coming back for a second run.
Last month, Steven Moffat revealed he was planning on turning his attention to a potential season 2 of Inside Man – and now he's given another update about the status of the second run. Speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com at the Radio Times Covers Party last week, Moffat explained that while he was still unsure what might happen in the follow-up season, he'd like to see Stanley Tucci return to solve another case as death row detective Jefferson Grieff. “I haven’t figured that one out yet, that’s the honest answer to that," he said when asked what season 2 might involve. "We’re going to have meetings about it and I better get my head in order! So I don’t know." He continued: "Obviously, it would be fun to get Jefferson Grieff preventing another atrocity. That’d be nice. We’d like to do that.” Speaking to BBC's Today programme in January, Moffat said that he had been "looking at the enthusiastically-nodded-about graphs and apparently [Inside Man] performed quite well” before revealing that conversations had just started about a renewal. Read more: Steven Moffat says he’d “have to be insane” to write more Doctor Who Steven Moffat: 'Doctor Who could go on forever – I believe it can' The four-part first season of Inside Man followed a number of characters including troubled vicar Harry Watling (David Tennant), maths tutor Janice Fife (Dolly Wells), crime journalist Beth Davenport (Lydia West) and the aforementioned Jefferson Grieff as their various stories became entangled. Meanwhile, one series that Moffat seems to have ruled himself out of making a return to for the time being is Doctor Who, with the former showrunner explaining that he has no intention to write further episodes under returning boss Russell T Davies. "It would be career madness, even by my standards, to go back in a junior capacity to a show I used to run," he said. "I’d have to be insane to do that..." View Green Video on the source website Additional reporting by Louise Griffin. All four episodes of Inside Man are available now on BBC iPlayer. Visit our Drama hub for more news, interviews and features, or find something to watch now with our TV Guide and Streaming Guide. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only £1 with delivery to your home – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast.
The Witcher: Blood Origin's Lenny Henry wants to return to “shocking” show
Sir Lenny starred as the menacing Chief Druid Balor.
Sir Lenny Henry has been ticking off fantasy franchises in recent years and has revealed he'd be more than happy to return to at least one of them: the world of The Witcher. The actor and comedian played the menacing Chief Druid Balor in The Witcher: Blood Origin, the prequel series set over 1,000 years before the events of the Netflix show. While Netflix is yet to announce a second season of the show, speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com at the Radio Times Cover Party, Sir Lenny revealed he'd love to return if possible. "[Yes], if I was asked," he said. "The people involved in that were brilliant. And I loved working with those guys." He continued: "It’s a very particular world. It’s quite adult and it’s shocking. And it’s good to play as an actor, so if I was offered something else like that, yes I would." View Green Video on the source website The Witcher: Blood Origin starred Sir Lenny alongside Sophia Brown (Eile), Laurence O'Fuarain (Fjall), Mirren Mack (Merwyn) and Jacob Collins-Levy (Eredin). The series saw Sir Lenny's character Balor betray those around him, as well as sacrifice his apprentice Fenrick (Amy Murray) - so it's safe to say it was a rather different character for him, compared to the likes of Sadoc Burrows in The Rings of Power. Read more: Sophia Brown: "I almost quit acting before The Witcher: Blood Origin" The Witcher boss reveals why iconic character appears in Blood Origin He previously told Digital Spy: "I love this idea of being an actor, and you can play... this nice guy who's an elder [Rings of Powers' Sadoc Burrows], who's looking after people, and over here you can play the most evil person in the universe [Blood Origin's Druid Chief Balor]." Sir Lenny added of Balor: "He's just a guy who's working for the king, and he happens to be resentful because there's this whole working class, low-born thing that people don't value in this universe. And he's going to teach them to value it. I think that was a good journey for him." Although Blood Origin hasn't been renewed for a second season yet, season 3 of The Witcher is on its way this year. It will see Henry Cavill take his final bow as Geralt of Rivia before Liam Hemsworth takes over in the role. The Witcher: Blood Origin is available to watch on Netflix. Check out more of our Fantasy coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only £1 with delivery to your home – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast.
Death in Paradise boss on future: "I don’t know about another renewal"
"We're going to keep on going as long as people watch the show."
We're currently halfway through the 12th season of Death in Paradise, and the show's boss Tim Key had said he's still unclear about a further renewal for the popular drama. Speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com at the Radio Times Covers Party, Key admitted that he very much planned for the show to return, but was waiting for the official confirmation of further episodes. "No we've had enough and we just want to stop," he joked when asked if he was hoping for a renewal, before clarifying: "We're going to keep on going as long as people watch the show, and loads of people watch the show – we love it!" He added: "So we'll keep making it as long as the audience loves watching it. So I don't know about another renewal but we're ready to do it again if we're asked to do it again." Meanwhile, Don Warrington – who has been part of the main cast as Commissioner Selwyn Patterson for all 12 seasons of the show – said that he couldn't yet confirm if he'd be staying in the role for the entirety of its run. "Who can say? Life is a mystery," he said, which prompted Key to interject that he was "an enigma, wrapped inside a myth". "Watch this space," added Warrington. Read more: Death in Paradise's guest detective pulls no punches in first look Death in Paradise boss on Neville and Sophie: ‘Watch this space’ Key also teased that the show would be going in directions people don’t expect during the remainer of its ongoing 12th season. "It's going to be interesting," he said. "Everything in this series is going in directions that people won't expect. I think that's a fair thing to say." This week, fans of the show were treated to a new look at the highly anticipated spin-off series Beyond Paradise, which sees Kris Marshall and Sally Bretton back in their roles as DI Humphrey Goodman and Martha Lloyd. It was also confirmed that the show would debut on BBC One on Friday 24th February and revealed that new cast members would include Sex Education's Samantha Spiro, The Stranger's Jade Harrison, and EastEnders star Davood Ghadami. View Green Video on the source website Additional reporting by Abby Robinson. Death in Paradise airs on Fridays at 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to see what's on tonight. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only £1 with delivery to your home – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast.
Shetland’s Douglas Henshall discusses life after Jimmy Perez
The actor left his role on the drama last year after almost a decade.
Douglas Henshall announced his departure from Shetland last year after almost a decade leading the hit drama – and now, he's opened up about life after Jimmy Perez. Speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com at the Radio Times Covers Party last week, the Scottish actor admitted that it would likely feel "a bit weird" not playing the character anymore but also revealed he was still happy with his decision. "I was comfortable to say goodbye to him but I think it will probably be a bit weird for a wee while," he said. "But I think he's very happy wherever he is." For his first post-Shetland project, Henshall will be starring in the Netflix thriller Palomino, which he filmed in Spain last year. And it sounds like production on the series was rather different from Shetland in at least one way. "The one thing I realised is that I'd rather be too cold than too hot," he said. "Working in 42 degrees in Barcelona when you're not allowed to use the air conditioning inside, and all you're really worried about is your body temperature because you're just sweating the whole time, and thinking whatever they're getting... it doesn't matter how I say the lines all they're getting is a sweaty mess. "Whereas regardless of how cold I was in Shetland, it didn't make much difference to the whole thing," he continued. "However Barcelona is really nice, the people that I was working with are great and if I haven't melted hopefully they'll keep me in. Next up, he's about to start working on a film in Belfast, which he said is "about guilt and death and all that kind of stuff". "So I'm keeping up the happy kind of vibes with the characters I play," he joked. "It's nice to be doing different things. It's also nice not to play the most decent man in the world for a wee while!" View Green Video on the source website Filming on the next season of Shetland is due to begin at the end of March, and Henshall and his former co-star Alison O'Donnell have both teased that Shetland "will be very different" following the former's exit. Meanwhile, his replacement Ashley Jensen has teased that her "reluctant" new detective DI Ruth Calder will bring a "whole new dynamic" to the long-running series. Additional reporting by Abby Robinson. Shetland season 8 will air on BBC One, while season 7 is available on BBC iPlayer. <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cleeves-Shetland-Collection-Books-Book/dp/B00K8QUW18?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-1780025" target="_blank" rel="noopener sponsored" data-geniuslink="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=114542&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2FCleeves-Shetland-Collection-Books-Book%2Fdp%2FB00K8QUW18%3Ftag%3Dradtim0b-21%26ascsubtag%3Dradiotimes-1780025&dtb=1" data-id="iframe-1-anchor-13">Ann Cleeves's Shetland novels are available to buy now. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find something else to watch. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only £1 with delivery to your home – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast.
Doctor Who, Strictly stars and HRH The Earl of Wessex attend Radio Times Covers Party
The stars were out in force at this year's Covers Party.
Last week the 2023 Radio Times Covers Party took place, with stars from the entertainment world descending on London for the event. Guests in attendance included Sir Michael Palin, Dame Denise Lewis, Diane Morgan, Ashley Jensen and Professor Brian Cox, as well as the night's host Sir Lenny Henry and Prince Edward, The Earl of Wessex. Other attendees included Louis Theroux, Sue Barker, Damian Lewis, Doctor Who's Steven Moffat and Peter Davison, Call the Midwife's Heidi Thomas, Helen George and Jenny Agutter, and many more. You can get a glimpse at some of the celebrity guests in attendance at this year's Covers Party in the exclusive gallery of images below, where they pose with some of the magazine covers from last year. View Gallery on the source website Photographer: Ray Burmiston While at the party, a number of the guests gave RadioTimes.com exclusive teasers as to their upcoming projects. Steven Moffat explained why he (probably) won't be returning to write for Russell T Davies's new era of Doctor Who, the Call the Midwife cast spoke about the potential for season 14, and Ashley Jensen discussed her new role as the lead detective in Shetland. Meanwhile, the Death in Paradise team teased that the rest of the current season will go in "directions people don't expect", and James Bye hinted at "incredible stuff" to come in the weeks ahead on EastEnders. Elsewhere when it comes to EastEnders, Bye also spoke about how Martin is supporting Lily during her underage pregnancy, and suggested there could be a reunion for Martin and Stacey on the cards, saying they will get "quite close" in the coming weeks. On the Call the Midwife front, the team also teased Trixie and Matthew's wedding, spoke about the "pivotal" relationship scenes we've seen of them this season, hinted at the future for Lucille on the show, and gave details of some of the storylines for next year's 13th season. View Green Video on the source website Look out for exclusive photos and chats from the Radio Times Covers Party in this week's issue of Radio Times magazine, on sale now. Visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only £1 with delivery to your home – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast.
Shetland star Alison O'Donnell reveals when season 8 begins filming
It won't be long until Ashley Jensen arrives on the set of Shetland following Douglas Henshall's exit.
Douglas Henshall's final episode of Shetland may have aired in September last year, however it won't be long until Ashley Jensen takes over as lead – with star Alison O'Donnell confirming season 8's filming date. Speaking to RadioTimes.com in an exclusive interview at the Radio Times Covers Party, O'Donnell – who's played Detective Sergeant Alison 'Tosh' McIntosh since season 1 – revealed that shooting is due to start in the coming months. "We start filming at the end of March, that's all I know," she said. "We're always the last to know when it's actually going to transmit so don't ask me. Ask someone higher up the pay chain." The BBC Two drama announced in July last year that Henshall would be quitting the show after starring as DI Jimmy Perez since 2013, with the actor saying that he wanted to give Perez a "satisfactory end". In November, After Life's Ashley Jensen was confirmed as his replacement, joining the drama as DI Ruth Calder, a native Shetlander who returns to the isles after working for the Metropolitan Police in London for two decades. Speaking about her new role, Jensen told RadioTimes.com that Ruth is "quite reluctant to get back" to Shetland after leaving at a very young age when she was "desperate to get away". "I've read the first two scripts and they're wonderful, they're very good, very character based and I'm very excited about doing it," she added. Meanwhile, Henshall added that fans can expect Ruth to be a "very different" character to Perez and that Jensen is "a great actor". "So, I mean, I think it will be interesting to have two women leading up this detective show on the isles and see what that brings." All the biggest exclusives from the Radio Times Covers Party: Call the Midwife’s Helen George on “pivotal” Trixie and Matthew moments Death in Paradise boss: 'It's going in directions people don’t expect' Call the Midwife’s Helen George on season 14: “We know nothing” Additional reporting by Abby Robinson. Look out for exclusive photos and chats from the Radio Times Covers Party in next week's issue of Radio Times magazine, on sale Tuesday 7th February. Shetland season 8 will air on BBC One, while season 7 is available on BBC iPlayer. Ann Cleeves's Shetland novels are available to buy now. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find something else to watch. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only £1 with delivery to your home – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast.
Call the Midwife boss teases impactful storyline about nurses' pay
Heidi Thomas and Stephen McGann spoke with RadioTimes.com about the future of the hit period drama at this year's Radio Times Covers Party.
With this season of Call the Midwife heading towards its conclusion on BBC One in the coming weeks, the show's creator Heidi Thomas has teased what fans can expect from next year's already confirmed 13th season. Thomas was speaking exclusively with RadioTimes.com at this year's Radio Times Covers Party, where she revealed a particularly timely story set to feature in the upcoming season, focusing on a campaign for better pay and conditions for nurses. Thomas said: "Season 13 I'm actually working on stories now, obviously season 12 is already going out, and it's just a really interesting year but I sort of say that every year. The things that were happening in Britain - I mean, man walks on the moon, that will be about episode 5, no spoilers but we know that happened in 1969. "But there's so much threaded into it including, interestingly, in season 13, I'm researching a nurses campaign for better pay and conditions that took place in 1969." She continued: "It began in the April, it was called the Raise the Roof campaign, and it ended around about the November, which is when we would have a finale episode, with the nurses getting a 22 per cent pay rise. If that doesn't make us reflect on what's going on today, I don't know." Dr Patrick Turner star Stephen McGann then added: "And sometimes maybe people outside might think, 'Oh, you're just making a deliberate reference to something happening now,' but actually, the resonances that naturally come up in research are sometimes amazing. "Because in our society, we like to show when things are better. Sometimes things, as you say, sometimes things aren't so good, and sometimes things never change. Sometimes things go round and round and round, and that's what the show's for as well, to show us those things; it's not everything that changes." Thomas also added that she's been "researching the fashions as well", explaining that "there's lots going on in fashion" in the next season. "Hemlines still creeping up but a slightly more bohemian look coming in for young women as well, so that's nice to look at, too," she said. While at the Covers Party, Thomas also told RadioTimes.com that "we're all in the dark" regarding a potential return for Lucille, while stars Helen George, Olly Rix and Megan Cusack spoke about Trixie and Matthew's relationship, their upcoming nuptials and the potential for a 14th season. Additional reporting by Abby Robinson. Look out for exclusive photos and chats from the Radio Times Covers Party in next week's issue of Radio Times magazine, on sale Tuesday 7th February. Call the Midwife continues on Sunday 12th February at 8pm and is also available to stream on BBC iPlayer. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to see what's on tonight. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only £1 with delivery to your home – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast.
EastEnders’ James Bye says BBC soap is “on fire”: ‘Incredible stuff is coming’
The Martin Fowler star spoke exclusively with RadioTimes.com at this year's Radio Times Covers Party.
Fans of BBC soap EastEnders have been full of praise for the show's recent storylines - and it seems that its stars are in agreement, with Martin Fowler star James Bye saying the soap is "on fire". Bye spoke exclusively with RadioTimes.com at this year's Radio Times Covers Party and heaped praise on current showrunner Chris Clenshaw, who took over in 2022. He said: "Chris is a magician when it comes to soap. He gets the essence of EastEnders, the man's from the East End so he gets it, but for TV he gets what it needs, what the show needed, and I'm super proud to be a part of it. To be honest, I did Strictly, kind of dipped in and out, and then came back and the show's on fire. It was really nice and exciting." Bye continued: "Honestly this year, without giving away too much, there's some incredible stuff happening... It's gonna be a really exciting year, I think for soap but especially for EastEnders." And this wasn't the only tease Bye gave RadioTimes.com while speaking at this year's Covers Party. He also spoke about a potential reunion for Martin and Stacey as the pair get "quite close" in the coming weeks, while also explaining how Martin will support his stepdaughter Lily through her pregnancy at the age of just 12. View Green Video on the source website He also called for an answer to the ongoing mystery surrounding Ruby's pregnancy, after she was last seen on the show in 2021 being arrested having been framed by Jean. Additional reporting by Helen Daly. Look out for exclusive photos and chats from the Radio Times Covers Party in next week's issue of Radio Times magazine, on sale Tuesday 7th February. Visit our dedicated EastEnders page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. If you’re looking for more to watch, check out our TV Guide and Streaming Guide or visit our Soaps hub. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only £1 with delivery to your home — subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast.
Call the Midwife boss on Lucille: "We’re all in the dark"
Heidi Thomas and Stephen McGann spoke exclusively with RadioTimes.com at this year's Radio Times Covers Party.
Ever since Lucille said goodbye to Poplar to get out of London and visit her family in Jamaica, Call the Midwife fans have been on tenterhooks wondering when, and indeed if, they will see her again. The show's most recent episode did nothing to assuage their fears, as Lucille was found to have started working at the town hospital in Jamaica so she can pay her way at her parents' home, suggesting her visit might not be as temporary as first suggested. RadioTimes.com caught up with the show's creator Heidi Thomas exclusively at this year's Radio Times Covers Party, and asked whether we've seen the last of Leonie Elliott's character. She said: "Well, if I told you I'd have to kill you. I mean Cyril is very much around at the moment, he's back in Poplar and he's waiting. And I think we're all waiting with him to find out what's going to happen." She continued: "We are all Cyril at the moment, we are all in the dark, we don't know what's going to happen." Meanwhile, Patrick Turner star Stephen McGann joked: "You can't just get spoilers out of us - what kind of people do you think we are?!" At the Radio Times Covers Party, RadioTimes.com also caught up with the show's stars Helen George, Megan Cusack and Olly Rix, who spoke about the "pivotal" quieter moments seen this season between Trixie and Matthew. The stars also spoke about the show's future, admitting that beyond the already confirmed 13th season next year, they know "nothing" about whether more seasons are in store. View Green Video on the source website Additional reporting by Abby Robinson. Look out for exclusive photos and chats from the Radio Times Covers Party in next week's issue of Radio Times magazine, on sale Tuesday 7th February. Call the Midwife continues on Sunday 5th February at 8pm and is also available to stream on BBC iPlayer. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to see what's on tonight. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only £1 with delivery to your home – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast.
Doctor Who's Peter Davison is “always happy” to come back to the show
"I never dreamt that in the 21st century I’d be appearing in Doctor Who."
After delighting Doctor Who fans with his return in The Power of the Doctor, Peter Davison has given us all hope by saying he'll "always" be up for another comeback. The Fifth Doctor actor returned for Jodie Whittaker's final episode, along with his fellow classic Doctors Colin Baker (Sixth Doctor), Sylvester McCoy (Seventh Doctor), Paul McGann (Eighth Doctor), and David Bradley playing the First Doctor. Now, speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com at the Radio Times Covers Party, Davison revealed that he'd love to do it all over again. "I’m always very happy to come back," he said. "I was very envious of the special effects. We didn't have a lot - we’re mainly down to green screen and rather cumbersome rubber monsters. "It’s a thrill to be a part of the digital age but, at the same time, when David Tennant first took over as the Doctor in 2006, I went along to see the filming. "I was very pleased to see the actual programme – although it looked much better with all the special effects on the screen, it was still made with the same degree of chaos and panic and nobody knew what the heck they were doing, as it was when I made it. "Nothing really ever changes, despite the technology." View oEmbed on the source website He added of his appearance in The Power of the Doctor: "It was marvellous. It was terrific. I never would have dreamt that in the 21st century I’d be appearing in Doctor Who. I never thought I’d even be alive by this time! "To have a series still going and still going strong, and every few series it gets a new lease of life – and who knows if I’ll get invited back again – but it’s been a great thrill to be involved with and I’ve never been worried about that because I’ve always managed to work apart from it. It’s fun to come back. "When I get into the costume and I catch myself in the mirror, it’s not quite so pleasant! You’re not quite the same shape as you were back in 1982." Davison's made it clear in the past that he's a big fan of Russell T Davies and the modern revival of the show. So, with the 60th anniversary approaching, he revealed his hopes for its future. "This is the 60th, so that's very exciting. And David Tennant is coming back for three [specials] and then Russell T is taking over and so that gives it a whole new lease of life because he is, along with Steven Moffat, one of the huge Doctor Who fans," he explained. "He knows everything about it...The people who grew up watching the programme when I did it are now making the programme and presumably the same thing will happen in the future." Look out for exclusive photos and chats from the Radio Times Covers Party in next week's issue of Radio Times magazine, on sale Tuesday 7th February. Doctor Who is available to stream on BBC iPlayer with episodes of the classic series also available on BritBox – you can sign up for a 7-day free trial here. Check out more of our Sci-Fi coverage or visit our TV Guide or Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. Look out for exclusive photos and chats from the Radio Times Covers Party in next week's issue of Radio Times magazine, on sale Tuesday 7th February. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only £1 with delivery to your home — subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast.
With thanks to the Radio Times Covers Party 2023 Goodie Bag suppliers...
Guests at this year's Radio Times Covers Party were gifted with a seriously luxurious goodie bag.
The end of January 2023 saw a very special occasion, as the Radio Times Covers Party 2023 took place, with a host of special guests. Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, was in attendance, along with Sir Lenny Henry, Sir Michael Palin, Sue Barker and many more. Other TV favourites at the party included the cast and creator of Call the Midwife; the team behind Death in Paradise; Inside Man and Doctor Who scribe Steven Moffat; and EastEnders and Strictly Come Dancing star James Bye. As well as reflecting on the year in entertainment that has passed and giving us some key insights into what's to come in 2023, the stars also left the event with a luxury goodie bag, made up of contents provided by generous suppliers. Suppliers who contributed to this year's goodie bag ranged from Athletic Brewing Co. to Yvonne Ellen, and you can find the full list below. With thanks to: Athletic Brewing Co. BBC Books Beauty Pro Belazu Bug For Men Busy B Dancing Dust Deslyn Studio Divine Ebury ecoLiving Emma Hardie Feather & Down Floragy Hubani Skincare Jolly's Just Spices Kabloom Kocktail Love Cocoa Love Raw Melanaturals MooGoo Paddy & Scott's Paper Parade RAVE REN Skincare Rhythm 108 Scentered Tegen Temple Spa Tisserand Aromatherapy Yvonne Ellen While in attendance at the party, Death in Paradise's executive producer Tim Key spoke to RadioTimes.com about what fans can expect this season, teasing that viewers won't see the twists and turns set for future weeks coming. Meanwhile, Steven Moffat explained why he (probably) won't be returning to write more episodes of Doctor Who during Russell T Davies's new era, and the Call the Midwife stars opened up about the potential for more seasons beyond next year's already confirmed 13th outing of the hit period drama. For soap fans, EastEnders' James Bye revealed that Martin and Stacey are set to get "quite close" in the coming weeks - could there be a reunion on the cards? View Green Video on the source website Look out for exclusive photos and chats from the Radio Times Covers Party in next week's issue of Radio Times magazine, on sale Tuesday 7th February. Visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only £1 with delivery to your home – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast.
Death in Paradise star on Selwyn’s daughter: "He is conflicted"
The storyline comes into focus tomorrow night.
Death in Paradise star Don Warrington has offered a hint of what's to come in a shocking storyline that sees Commissioner Selwyn Patterson discover he has a long-lost daughter. The bombshell dropped in last year's season 11 finale, with the current episodes exploring further as Selwyn and his daughter Andrina Harper (Genesis Lynea) finally make contact on Saint Marie. Speaking to RadioTimes.com at the famous Radio Times Covers Party, Warrington said he had to be careful about how much he said, joking that executive producer Tim Key had a "stun gun" ready in case he spoiled anything. However, he did offer some insight into Selwyn's mindset as he comes to terms with this life-changing revelation, which certainly won't be settled easily. "He is conflicted," began Warrington, "[by] the fact that he doesn't know her. They've never met... and he has a life and it's difficult in that situation." Whether or not Selwyn and Andrina decide to become part of each other's lives remains a mystery for now, but Warrington added that there is a "kind of resolve" by the end of Death in Paradise season 12. View Green Video on the source website In another exclusive discussion from the Radio Times Covers Party, executive producer Key teased that this latest season of the crime drama is heading in "directions that people won't expect". Fans will see the tense first meeting between Selwyn and Andrina in tomorrow night's (Friday 3rd February) episode of Death in Paradise, which also unravels the mystery surrounding the murder of a construction boss raised in a local children's home. Additional reporting by Abby Robinson. Death in Paradise continues on BBC One at 9pm on Friday 3rd February. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only £1 with delivery to your home – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast.
Steven Moffat says he’d “have to be insane” to write more Doctor Who
"It would be career madness," says the BBC sci-fi's former showrunner.
Former Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has created some of the series' most iconic episodes and monsters - and now he's addressed whether he could be back to write any more episodes during Russell T Davies' second reign. Moffat – who's also known for BBC's Sherlock and, most recently, the drama Inside Man – previously said it's too soon for him to follow in Davies' footsteps and return as showrunner. However, speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com at the Radio Times Covers Party about the idea of returning to write a few episodes, he didn't quite rule it out. "It would be career madness, even by my standards, to go back in a junior capacity to a show I used to run," he said. "I’d have to be insane to do that..." Is that a twinkle in his eye we see there? We still have hope! Moffat has created some of Doctor Who's most epic monsters, including the Weeping Angels, which have often been voted the scariest monster of all time. The terrifying creatures have returned various times to haunt the Doctor, most recently in Village of the Angels, written by Chris Chibnall and Maxine Alderton. "There’s nothing better than seeing an idea you introduced to Doctor Who fly off with other creators," Moffat said. "That’s incredibly exciting. I was so thrilled when the Weeping Angels appeared in a story I hadn’t written or produced. That was great, that made them real somehow, I was thrilled by it. Village of the Angels, wasn’t it? It was a great story, loved it." Fans were stunned when it was announced that Davies would be returning to helm Doctor Who once again after bringing the sci-fi back to screens in 2005. He'll be in charge of the 60th anniversary specials, which will see David Tennant return, this time playing the 14th Doctor, and Catherine Tate reprise her role as Donna Noble. Also joining the cast are stars including Neil Patrick Harris and Heartstopper's Yasmin Finney. Then, Ncuti Gatwa will take over the keys to the TARDIS, with Millie Gibson, who's playing companion Ruby Sunday. Davies is keeping tight-lipped on what we can expect, and Moffat is no different, telling us: "He's told me loads! But I'm not telling you." Doctor Who is available to stream on BBC iPlayer with episodes of the classic series also available on BritBox – you can sign up for a 7-day free trial here. Check out more of our Sci-Fi coverage or visit our TV Guide or Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only £1 with delivery to your home — subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast.
Shetland’s Alison O’Donnell responds to team Tosh campaign
Fans of the series had wanted Tosh to become the show's lead detective following Douglas Henshall's exit.
When Douglas Henshall announced that he was leaving Shetland at the end of season 7, fans were quick to rally behind Alison O'Donnell's character DS Alison 'Tosh' McIntosh as a possible replacement for DI Jimmy Perez. In the end, the role went to Ashley Jensen – who will be joining the cast for season 8 as new character DI Ruth Calder – and although that news was generally greeted very positively, a snap poll conducted by RadioTimes.com after it broke revealed 58 per cent of fans reckoned Tosh should have had the opportunity to step up. Now, O'Donnell has responded to that support during an exclusive interview with RadioTimes.com at the Radio Times Covers Party, revealing that she was delighted by how much fans have responded to her character. "I think there's only one way to feel about that, and that's really flattered," she said. "It's nice to know that people appreciate your work and that people feel connected to the character." She added: "And you know I will be back and there's gonna be lots more cases to crack and I'll be part of it. And I hope that people continue to stay with me for that, I'm looking forward to it." O'Donnell and the outgoing Henshall also teased that the new season will be very different with DI Calder at the helm, but both said they were very excited about the changes that lie in store for viewers. "I think it's going to be very different, but I think that's what's most exciting about it," said Henshall. "So yeah, I'm looking forward to seeing it." O'Donnell added: "What they've done, which I think is the only thing they could have done, is taken off in another direction, but it feels different and fresh. And hopefully people will stay connected with it." Meanwhile, Jensen herself said that her new character – a native Shetlander who returns to the Isles after 20 years working for the Met Police in London – will bring "a whole new dynamic" to the series. "It's kind of almost more about the other people – about how Alison and all the other characters are going to relate to Ruth Calder, so that'll be really interesting," she said. View Green Video on the source website Additional reporting by Abby Robinson. Look out for exclusive photos and chats from the Radio Times Covers Party in next week's issue of Radio Times magazine, on sale Tuesday 7th February. Shetland season 8 will air on BBC One, while season 7 is available on BBC iPlayer. Ann Cleeves's Shetland novels are available to buy now. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find something else to watch. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only £1 with delivery to your home – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast.
Shetland stars tease “very different” season 8 after Jimmy Perez exit
Douglas Henshall and Alison O'Donnell speak exclusively to RadioTimes.com about the future of the hit crime drama.
It's set to be all change in Shetland when the hit crime drama returns for season 8 – what with Douglas Henshall having left the show to be replaced as its lead star by Ashley Jensen. Jensen will be playing a new detective named DI Ruth Calder, who is drafted in to fill the gap left by the departing DI Jimmy Perez, and Henshall has teased that he imagines the show will be very different following that change. "She's a great actor and she's obviously very different from me," he told RadioTimes.com during an exclusive interview at the Radio Times Covers Party. "So, I mean, I think it will be interesting to have two women leading up this detective show on the isles and see what that brings." He added: "I think it's going to be very different, but I think that's what's most exciting about it – so yeah, I'm looking forward to seeing it." One star who is going nowhere is Alison O'Donnell, who will be reprising her role as DS Alison "Tosh" McIntosh in the upcoming run, and she revealed that she's already been given a flavour of the new season – confirming that the show is going in a slightly different direction. "I've read the first episodes, I've been nagging my agent to get them to send me some more so I can read on a bit," she said. "Obviously, it does feel very different because it's not Perez, and Perez was the absolute centre and heart of the show. "So what they've done, which I think is the only thing they could have done, is taken off in another direction, but it feels different and fresh. And hopefully people will stay connected with it." Jensen herself recently teased that her new character – a native Shetlander who returns to the isles after 20 years working for the Met Police in London – will bring "a whole new dynamic" to the series. "It's kind of almost more about the other people – about how Alison and all the other characters are going to relate to Ruth Calder, so that'll be really interesting," she said. Additional reporting by Abby Robinson. All the biggest exclusives from the Radio Times Covers Party: Call the Midwife’s Helen George on “pivotal” Trixie and Matthew moments Death in Paradise boss: 'It's going in directions people don’t expect' Call the Midwife’s Helen George on season 14: “We know nothing” Look out for exclusive photos and chats from the Radio Times Covers Party in next week's issue of Radio Times magazine, on sale Tuesday 7th February. Shetland season 8 will air on BBC One, while season 7 is available on BBC iPlayer. Ann Cleeves's Shetland novels are available to buy now. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find something else to watch. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only £1 with delivery to your home – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast.
Call the Midwife’s Helen George on season 14: “We know nothing”
George spoke exclusively with RadioTimes.com alongside her co-stars Megan Cusack and Olly Rix at the Radio Times Covers Party.
Now that we're past the midway point in Call the Midwife season 12, thoughts inevitably turn to the future. Thankfully for fans, they don't need to worry about the hit period drama going off their screens following this run of episodes. The series has already been commissioned for a whopping 13th season, meaning there is certainly more to come from Nonnatus House. But how about beyond that? RadioTimes.com caught up with the show's stars Helen George, Megan Cusack and Olly Rix exclusively at last night's Radio Times Covers Party, and when asked whether there have been any conversations about the show's future beyond season 13, Cusack said: "We haven't heard any, but we never know anything." George added: "We know nothing, yeah. We'll wait and see but we've got one more season which is amazing." Meanwhile, Rix agreed that they will have to "wait and see". This isn't the first time the show's creator and stars have spoken about the series's future. Creator Heidi Thomas previously told RadioTimes.com that she would like to explore the 1970s in future seasons, saying: "The order of nuns on whom the Nonnatus nuns are based stay in the East End until 1976, but I think, more importantly than that single historic fact, is that of women’s lives and the lives of the working classes as well... "There are so many stories to tell, medically, socially, even emotionally, and I think we could keep on going." Meanwhile, Shelagh Turner star Laura Main recently said: "Well, we know about season 13 – that was announced a long time ago, but we don’t know about 14. We haven’t heard anything. I honestly don’t know anything about beyond 13. Not yet." At the Radio Times Covers Party, George also spoke about how important it was for viewers to see more intimate, supportive scenes between Trixie and Matthew, calling them "pivotal" to the storyline and the characters. Additional reporting by Abby Robinson. All the biggest exclusives from the Radio Times Covers Party: Call the Midwife’s Helen George on “pivotal” Trixie and Matthew moments Shetland’s Ashley Jensen says her detective brings “whole new dynamic” EastEnders’ James Bye hints at Martin and Stacey reunion: ‘They get quite close’ View Green Video on the source website Look out for exclusive photos and chats from the Radio Times Covers Party in next week's issue of Radio Times magazine, on sale Tuesday 7th February. Call the Midwife continues on Sunday 5th February at 8pm and is also available to stream on BBC iPlayer. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to see what's on tonight. Look out for exclusive photos and chats from the Radio Times Covers Party in next week's issue of Radio Times magazine, on sale Tuesday 7th February. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only £1 with delivery to your home – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast.
EastEnders star James Bye calls for answer to Ruby Allen mystery
There was one big mystery hanging over EastEnders when Ruby Allen (played by Louisa Lytton) left the BBC soap. And it seems even some of the cast are desperate to know what happened to Ruby - including James Bye, who plays Martin Fowler. Cast your minds back to 2021, when Ruby was last seen on EastEnders, and on the day she was arrested (after being framed by Jean), she discovered she was pregnant. At the time, Martin couldn't believe her, but as she was driven away in the police car, she clutched her belly, implying she was in fact pregnant. Speaking to RadioTimes.com at the Radio Times Covers Party, Bye suggested he would like to know what happened to Ruby, especially after her baby bombshell. On the future for Martin, Bye said: "I want to know what happened to the baby that Ruby had? Ruby left with the baby, and I don't know if they were planning on brining that back... "But there's some insane stuff coming. You just don't know with EastEnders - they're great at bringing the material. It's a fantastic place to be at the moment." With no immediate plans for Ruby to return, the floor is definitely open for her to make a comeback! In the meantime, Bye has suggested Martin and Stacey could start to grow closer. Bye said: "The great thing [executive producer] Chris [Clenshaw] does is he hints at stuff without giving too much away. For me as an actor, knowing some of the stuff coming in... "There are some storylines with Stacey. Martin and Stacey get quite close. I won't tease in what way, romantically or not, but they've got a nice storyline coming up. "Obviously, we know the baby's coming..." Read more: EastEnders cast: Who is joining, leaving and returning to the soap? Who are Lola Pearce's mum and dad in EastEnders and how is she a Mitchell? Martin Fowler’s temporary EastEnders exit revealed Sam Mitchell learns truth about Zack Hudson’s HIV diagnosis in EastEnders Whitney Dean heads to hospital with pregnancy fears in EastEnders Visit our dedicated EastEnders page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. If you’re looking for more to watch, check out our TV Guide and Streaming Guide or visit our Soaps hub. Look out for exclusive photos and chats from the Radio Times Covers Party in next week's issue of Radio Times magazine, on sale Tuesday 7th February. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only £1 with delivery to your home — subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast.
Call the Midwife’s Helen George on “pivotal” Trixie and Matthew moments
George spoke exclusively with RadioTimes.com at this year's Radio Times Covers Party.
As Trixie and Matthew head closer and closer to their wedding day in Call the Midwife, and things stay "fiery" between the couple, the hit period drama has also continued to show us quieter moments between the two as they support one another. Last week saw Trixie consoling Matthew after his father died, with Trixie telling Matthew he needs to go home and be with his mother. Trixie star Helen George, Matthew star Olly Rix and Nancy star Megan Cusack all caught up exclusively with RadioTimes.com at last night's (31st January) Radio Times Covers Party, and spoke about the supportive dynamic between the pair. When asked about the more intimate moments we see between Trixie and Matthew, and whether it was important that we still see that side of their relationship, George said: "Yeah definitely. The phone calls are really important because he lives in West London, she lives in East London, they have to communicate. "So those pivotal moments when they come together and communicate are so important for the storyline and the relationship." This season on Call the Midwife has seen plenty of change in Poplar, with one major storyline seeing Lucille leave to visit her family in Jamaica. While she was originally meant to be there for a limited time, a recent development has suggested she may be gone for longer than Cyril anticipated. Read more – Call the Midwife’s Helen George on season 14: “We know nothing” Meanwhile, the board of health decided in last week's episode that Nonnatus House will lose its agency status and its autonomy, meaning staff members will all be in the direct employment of the health service, and the building can be closed down "as and when it deems appropriate". Additional reporting by Abby Robinson. View Green Video on the source website Call the Midwife continues on Sunday 5th February at 8pm and is also available to stream on BBC iPlayer. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to see what's on tonight. Look out for exclusive photos and chats from the Radio Times Covers Party in next week's issue of Radio Times magazine, on sale Tuesday 7th February. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only £1 with delivery to your home – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast.
Shetland’s Ashley Jensen says her detective brings “whole new dynamic”
Jensen is joining the cast as DI Ruth Calder following Douglas Henshall's exit from the drama.
Incoming Shetland star Ashley Jensen has teased that her brand new lead detective DI Ruth Calder will shake things up when she arrives on the Scottish islands for the show's eighth season. Jensen was confirmed as the replacement for the outgoing Douglas Henshall in November 2022, and speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com at the Radio Times Covers Party she discussed how having a female lead detective might change things in the future. "Well, it's gonna bring a whole new dynamic to everyone else, actually," she explained. "And it's kind of almost more about the other people – about how Alison (Alison O’Donnell) and all the other characters are going to relate to Ruth Calder, so that'll be really interesting." She also revealed that she had already spoken to her predecessor Henshall – who played previous lead detective DI Jimmy Perez in the first seven seasons of the show – and although he hadn't given her specific advice about the series, he did have one important tip for her. "I'm very excited," she said. "I've just met Dougie and I've had a conversation with him and he's told me the best fish and chip shop on Shetland. So, that's exciting!" Read more – Shetland stars tease “very different” season 8 after Jimmy Perez exit Calder has been described as a native Shetlander who returns to the isles after 20 years working for the Met Police in London, and it's been revealed that she will be working closely with Alison O’Donnell's DS Alison ‘Tosh’ McIntosh. On originally being cast in the series, Jensen said: "I am absolutely thrilled to be joining Shetland as DI Ruth Calder. It’s such a hugely successful show and I am aware I have very big boots to fill since the departure of DI Perez, who was very much loved by fans of the show." Additional reporting by Abby Robinson. All the biggest exclusives from the Radio Times Covers Party: Call the Midwife’s Helen George on “pivotal” Trixie and Matthew moments Steven Moffat: 'Doctor Who could go on forever – I believe it can' Death in Paradise boss: 'It's going in directions people don’t expect' View Green Video on the source website Shetland season 8 will air on BBC One, while season 7 is available on BBC iPlayer. Ann Cleeves's Shetland novels are available to buy now. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find something else to watch. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only £1 with delivery to your home – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast.
Death in Paradise boss: 'It's going in directions people don’t expect'
Tim Key spoke exclusively with RadioTimes.com at the Radio Times Covers Party.
As we head towards the mid-point in the current season of Death in Paradise, there are still so many questions we need answered. Will Neville end up with Sophie as she heads back to Saint Marie? And what's up with Neville's friend Andy? Some fans may feel they have it all sussed out but they should perhaps start rethinking their theories, as the show's executive producer Tim Key has stressed that this season will go in directions fans "won't expect". Key spoke exclusively with RadioTimes.com about the hit crime series at this year's Radio Times Covers Party last night (Tuesday 31st January), alongside Selwyn actor Don Warrington, and was quick to tease there will be plenty of twists down the road. When asked what fans can expect from the rest of the season, particularly in relation to Neville's relationship with Sophie, Key said: "It's going to be interesting. Everything in this series is going in directions that people won't expect. I think that's a fair thing to say." This week's episode of Death in Paradise is set to see the drama pick up with one of its other long-running stories this season, which is Selwyn getting to know his daughter, who until the end of last season he was unaware existed. The synopsis for the upcoming episode teases: "The team investigate the murder of a former children’s home resident. Meanwhile, Marlon sits his sergeant’s exams, and Selwyn meets his daughter for the first time." There's been a lot of speculation this season as to whether it will be Ralf Little's last as the show's lead detective, Neville. Not only could Neville's relationship with Sophie eventually drag him away from Saint Marie, but there also seem to be a number of potential threats appearing for him. Of course, whatever happens, Neville won't be the only lead detective from the show seen on screen this year, as Kris Marshall's Humphrey, who led the series from seasons 3 to 6, is getting his own spin-off. Additional reporting by Abby Robinson. All the biggest exclusives from the Radio Times Covers Party: Shetland’s Ashley Jensen says her detective brings “whole new dynamic” EastEnders’ James Bye hints at Martin and Stacey reunion: ‘They get quite close’ Call the Midwife’s Helen George on season 14: “We know nothing” View Green Video on the source website Death in Paradise airs on Fridays at 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to see what's on tonight. Look out for exclusive photos and chats from the Radio Times Covers Party in next week's issue of Radio Times magazine, on sale Tuesday 7th February. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only £1 with delivery to your home – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast.
EastEnders’ James Bye hints at Martin and Stacey reunion: ‘They get quite close’
If there's one thing soap fans love, it's a reunion, and it looks like there could be one on the cards for two EastEnders favourites. Since they split several years ago, Martin Fowler (played by James Bye) and Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) have remained on friendly terms, and now more so than ever for her daughter Lily (Lillia Turner), who's currently pregnant at just 12. However, in an exclusive interview with RadioTimes.com at the Radio Times Covers Party, actor Bye hinted that they could be growing closer yet again - but it might not be in the way fans want. Speaking about what's coming up for Martin, Bye teased: "The great thing [executive producer] Chris [Clenshaw] does is he hints at stuff without giving too much away. For me as an actor, knowing some of the stuff coming in... "There are some storylines with Stacey. Martin and Stacey get quite close. I won't tease in what way, romantically or not, but they've got a nice storyline coming up. "Obviously, we know the baby's coming..." Speaking about Lily's baby, Bye believes Martin can be a big support for her as she goes through with her pregnancy. "They dropped that storyline in and it's taken off - our Lillia Turner is just phenomenal. What she's doing and what she's got coming up, she's just amazing. Getting to be a part of that is brilliant. "Martin didn't deal with it very well, but he's one of those guys that once the dust settles, he just wants to be there to support his family." Read more: EastEnders cast: Who is joining, leaving and returning to the soap? Who are Lola Pearce's mum and dad in EastEnders and how is she a Mitchell? Martin Fowler’s temporary EastEnders exit revealed Sam Mitchell learns truth about Zack Hudson’s HIV diagnosis in EastEnders Whitney Dean heads to hospital with pregnancy fears in EastEnders Visit our dedicated EastEnders page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. If you’re looking for more to watch, check out our TV Guide and Streaming Guide or visit our Soaps hub. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only £1 with delivery to your home — subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast.
Steven Moffat: 'Doctor Who could go on forever – I believe it can'
The former showrunner spoke exclusively to RadioTimes.com at the Radio Times Covers Party last night.
We're still a fair few months away from the return of Doctor Who for its 60th anniversary celebrations, but it's safe to say that excitement is already at a very high level – and that excitement extends to former showrunner Steven Moffat. Speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com about the future of the sci-fi series at the Radio Times Covers Party, Moffat teased that he'd already been told a lot about what lies in store in Russell T Davies's second stint as boss - although he couldn't be persuaded to let any secrets out. He did explain that Davies will make use of the format's "infinite adaptability" and outlined his hope that the iconic sci-fi can last forever. “I just want it to go on," he said. "I want it to not stop. I want it to, and I know [Russell’s] going to, make use of its infinite adaptability to always be the number one predator in the environment." He added: "That’s what I want. I want it to go on forever. I believe it can. Like the stories of Robin Hood and King Arthur and Sherlock Holmes. Some things always go on.” Moffat famously served as showrunner between 2010 and 2017, having previously been a writer on the show during Davies's original tenure, but he has revealed he has no plans to follow his predecessor in returning to the show any time soon – even to write an episode. "It would be career madness even by my standard to go back into a junior capacity on a show I used to run," he said. "I would have to be insane to do that!" Additional reporting by Louise Griffin. All the biggest exclusives from the Radio Times Covers Party: Call the Midwife’s Helen George on “pivotal” Trixie and Matthew moments Shetland stars tease “very different” season 8 after Jimmy Perez exit Death in Paradise boss: 'It's going in directions people don’t expect' View Green Video on the source website Doctor Who is available to stream on BBC iPlayer with episodes of the classic series also available on BritBox – you can sign up for a 7-day free trial here. Check out more of our Sci-Fi coverage or visit our TV Guide or Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. Look out for exclusive photos and chats from the Radio Times Covers Party in next week's issue of Radio Times magazine, on sale Tuesday 7th February. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only £1 with delivery to your home — subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast.