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Omari Douglas on It’s A Sin, working with Russell T Davies and discovering Britain’s historic queer trailblazers

Omari Douglas (credit: Phil Sharp)

At drama school, Douglas and his friends would make a big event of watching Cucumber, Russell T Davies’ exploration of 21st cenutry gay life. Now, the theatre actor has landed his first ever TV role as one of the lead characters in Davies’ explosive new drama, It’s A Sin, and he couldn’t be more excited.

“It’s Russell T Davies, he has such an iconic body of work,” he effuses. “And, of course, we're representing a very important community at a very important time. So, it's a huge, huge honour to have been a part of it.”

Heartstopper to return for a “bit more steamy” third series in October

Nick and Charlie look into each other's eyes, staring intently, faces a couple of inches away from each other

Series two ended with Charlie (Joe Locke) holding back tears as he opened up to boyfriend Nick (Kit Connor) about his experiences of self-harm.

This time round, the Summer holiday is coming to an end, and university beckons. The future is calling, but right now, all Charlie wants is to hear Nick say “I love you”. Meanwhile, Tao (William Gao) gets to grips with his hobbies, while Charlie’s big sister Tori (Jenny Walser) meets someone new.

In a video confirming the release window, Kit Connor promises: “It’s started to get a bit more steamy” between Charlie and Nick.

Talk to Me’s Sophie Wilde and Stephen Fry star in trailer for new sixth form drama Everything Now

Everything Now will put the focus on teenagers’ mental health, with the trailer seeing Sophie Wilde (Tom Jones, Talk to Me) star as Mia, a 16-year-old who has returned to school after a seven-month-long battle with an eating disorder.

Freshly entering the world of sixth form, Mia has discovered that all her friends have moved into pre-adulthood without her. Old enemies are now their friends, and they have started drinking, smoking and partying in her absence.

Comfort Classic: Blackadder

It is hard to think of another great BBC sitcom blessed by such a strong pedigree as that of Blackadder. Running over four series, spanning 1983 to 1989 – plus the occasional special – the creators and stars of this comic masterpiece read like a roll call of late-20th-century British screen talent.

Stephen Fry to present new BBC natural history documentary

Stephen Fry (Credit: BBC)

The documentary will be presented by Stephen Fry and is produced in partnership with Warner Bros. and The Natural History Museum.

The history of the magical creatures will be explored and the connections they have with the animals on earth today.

Viewers will be taken from the hidden corridors of the Natural History Museum to the frozen steppes of Siberia and secret caves of Madagascar.

The parallels between creatures in the real world and those from mythology and literature will be uncovered, through captivating stories and fascinating science.

Stephen Fry and Sir Lenny Henry join the new series of Doctor Who

Stephen Fry and Sir Lenny Henry (credit: BBC)

The two British TV icons have landed major roles in what showrunner Chris Chibnall has called “one of [Doctor Who’s] biggest ever stories to kick off the new series”.

As for whether Fry and Henry will play friends or enemies remains under wraps.

Reprising her role as the Thirteenth Doctor at the helm of the TARDIS will be Jodie Whittaker, alongside her usual time-travelling team with Tosin Cole as Ryan, Mandip Gill as Yaz and Bradley Walsh as Graham.

Sky reveal first look at Stephen Fry’s new Yonderland character

A still from the third series of Yonderland (Credit: Sky)

Sky 1 has released a trailer for family-friendly comedy Yonderland, which contains the first footage of Stephen Fry’s new character, Cuddly Dick.

The programme is set in a magical, madcap world populated by wizards and elves.

Cuddly Dick is a former elder who returns to Yonderland having been imprisoned for years by the now-dead Imperatrix.

Cuddly Dick is a charming eccentric who lives to spread love and kindness.

Richard E. Grant explores Ealing Comedies

Richard E. Grant on Ealing Comedies takes a look at the impact of the comedy brand, and visits historic landmarks linked to their films such as Leeds Castle in Kent and the backstreets of Battersea and Bermondsey, as well as the site of Ealing Studios.

Grant is joined on camera by fellow actors Mike Myers, Peter Capaldi, Michael Palin, and Stephen Fry in celebrating the once great name of Ealing Comedies.