As Millie Gibson returns to Doctor Who, the star tells DQ about her journey in the TARDIS, why the sci-fi series is the best training for an actor and why viewers might not recognise her in upcoming period drama The Forsyte Saga.
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Art Detectives arrive at Acorn TV
TRAILER: True Blood star Stephen Moyer partners with Nina Singh (Virdee) in Art Detectives, a new crime series debuting on Acorn TV in the US and Canada on June 9.
Paramount+ brings on Little Disasters
TRAILER: Diane Kruger, Jo Joyner, Emily Taaffe and Shelley Conn star in Little Disasters, a Paramount+ series based on Sarah Vaughan’s novel of the same name that will debut in the UK & Ireland on May 22.
Wellness gone sour
Apple Cider Vinegar tells the ‘true-ish’ story of an Australian wellness influencer who claimed to have cured her terminal brain cancer. Showrunner Samantha Strauss discusses her interest in bringing it to the screen and working with star Kaitlyn Dever.
Friendly rivals
After another stellar year of British drama, Baby Reindeer, Slow Horses and Rivals each took two trophies apiece at the BAFTA TV Crafts Awards 2025. DQ was backstage at the ceremony to chat to the winners about their work.
Bringing books to life
Ahead of the BAFTA TV Craft Awards, nominated directors Peter Kosminsky and Molly Manners reflect on their respective work behind the camera on BBC historical drama Wolf Hall: The Mirror & The Light and Netflix’s One Day, explaining how the source material for each was brought to the screen.
Script secrets
How are writers currently navigating the troubled British drama industry, and what were the unique storytelling methods used in making Baby Reindeer, One Day and Industry? The BAFTA-nominated writers of these shows take DQ inside their acclaimed works and explain why it’s still worth taking risks.
ITV appoints Gemma Arterton for Secret Service
FIRST LOOK: Gemma Arterton takes the lead in Secret Service, a political thriller based on Tom Bradby’s novel of the same name that is set to launch on ITV and STV in 2026.
Keeley Hawes, Paapa Essiedu start Falling for Channel 4
FIRST LOOK: Keeley Hawes and Paapa Essiedu have started filming Falling, a love story written by Jack Thorne (Adolescence, Help) coming soon to Channel 4.
The Mothma prophecies
What is it that separates Andor from other Star Wars series, and why has playing Mon Mothma for 20 years meant so much to Genevieve O’Reilly? The actor tells DQ about making the Disney+ thriller, its bold storytelling choices and portraying a character who would become a Rebel leader.
Prime Video unveils We Were Liars
FIRST LOOK: Emily Alyn Lind, Shubham Maheshwari, Esther McGregor and Joseph Zada head the ensemble cast of Prime Video’s adaptation of E Lockhart’s mystery thriller We Were Liars, which is set to debut worldwide on June 18, 2025.
HBO climbs Mountainhead
TRAILER: Take a look at HBO’s original film Mountainhead, the new project written, directed and executive produced by Succession creator Jesse Armstrong. It debuts in the US on May 31. Centring on a group of billionaire friends who get together against the backdrop of a rolling international crisis, the cast is led by Steve Carell as Randall, Jason Schwartzman as Souper (Hugo Van Yalk), Cory Michael Smith as Venis and Ramy Youssef as Jeff. The supporting cast includes Hadley Robinson as Hester, Andy Daly as Casper, Ali Kinkade as Berry, Daniel Oreskes as Dr. Phipps, David Thompson as Leo, Amie MacKenzie as Janine and Ava Kostia as Paula. The HBO Original film is written and directed by Armstrong, and executive produced by Armstrong, Frank Rich, Lucy Prebble, Jon Brown, Tony Roche, Will Tracy, Mark Mylod and Jill Footlick. tagged in: HBO, Jesse Armstrong, Mountainhead, Steve Carrell
Finding Safe Harbor
Safe Harbor stars Alfie Allen, Martijn Lakemeier and Colm Meaney join creator Mark Williams and producer Femke Wolting to unpack this crime thriller about two friends who cross paths with the Irish mob and become central players in a European drug ring.
U&Drama, BritBox set for Outrageous period drama
FIRST LOOK: Bessie Carter, Joanna Vanderham, Anna Chancellor and James Purefoy star in Outrageous, a new period drama about the Mitford sisters launching on U and U&Drama on June 19.
ITV investigates new Malpractice
TRAILER: Helen Behan and Jordan Kouamé return as the medical investigators once again called to investigate a doctor under fire in the second season of Malpractice, which returns to ITV and ITVX this May.
ABC, BBC plot another Return to Paradise
FIRST LOOK: Anna Samson, Lloyd Griffith and Tai Hara return for the second season of Australian drama Return to Paradise, which is now filming across Sydney and the Illawarra coast.
ITV honours Code of Silence
TRAILER: Rose Ayling-Ellis takes the lead in Code of Silence, a crime thriller coming to ITV and STV on Sunday, May 18.
Starz, MGM+ herald Outlander: Blood of my Blood
FIRST LOOK: Outlander: Blood of my Blood, a prequel to the original Outlander historical fantasy drama, will premiere in the US on Starz on Friday, August 8.
Into the Otherworld
Anaon director David Hourrègue reflects on making this fantastical French coming-of-age series and working with teenagers again after Skam France, and explains why making the show was the “greatest experience” of his career.
Keeping up appearances
Just Act Normal creator and writer Janice Okoh joins executive producer George Ormond to discuss adapting for television her award-winning play about three siblings fighting to stay together after their mother’s disappearance, and the challenges of production on a limited budget.