Family Tree

Family Tree

Christopher Guest's semi-improvised BBC mockumentary

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Late spring 2013, BBC2
Christopher Guest does telly! Okay, so it’s another semi-improvised mockumentary. But, as Ricky Gervais told us, if anyone has earnt the right to recycle the formula, it’s the man who turned it into an art form. And, during our visit to the set last year, it seemed the impressive cast – ranging from Guest regulars Michael McKean and Fred Willard to relative newcomers Chris O’Dowd (as the central character, a sad sack exploring his increasingly bizarre lineage) and Nina Conti – were as excited about it as we are.

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Run

What?
A four-part drama placing a quartet of apparently unconnected lives on a collision course on the margins of London.

Who?
Lennie James, Jaime Winstone and Olivia Colman

When?
2013, C4

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Doctor Who
Doctor Who

What?
As the Time Lord turns 50, anything could happen. Matt Smith could be bumped off. Jenna Louise Coleman might survive an episode.

Who?
Matt Smith and Jenna Louise Coleman

When?
Easter 2013, BBC1

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Family Tree
Family Tree

What?
It’s another semi-improvised mockumentary. But, as Ricky Gervais told us, if anyone has earnt the right to recycle the formula, it’s the man who turned it into an art form.

Who?
Christopher Guest, Chris O'Dowd and Nina Conti

When?
Late spring 2013, BBC2

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Vicious
Vicious

What?
Ian McKellen and Derek Jacobi in a studio sitcom for ITV, playing bickering partners, with Frances de la Tour as their best friend.

Who?
Ian McKellen and Derek Jacobi

When?
Late spring 2013, ITV1

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It’s Kevin!
It’s Kevin!

What?
The bridesmaid becomes the bride: Kevin Eldon gets his own show in which he’ll be calling in a few favours from his comedy friends.

Who?
Kevin Eldon

When?
March 2013, BBC2

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