Tony Head has revealed the latest developments in the ongoing saga of the Ripper TV series.

"I talked to Joss," told the Western Daily Press. "[and] he said that instead of getting himself committed to another hour-long detective show like Angel, he'd rather do a two-hour movie.

"It would look in depth into the character more. He's interested in Giles' character. It could be a one-off, and if anybody liked it, they'd go from there. At the moment, that's what I'm looking at. It makes more sense all round and I know the BBC are still up for it."

Head, currently starring in comedy Manchild on BBC2, has also landed a part in a film with singer Charlotte Church.

"It's called I'll Be There," said Tony. "It's by a friend of mine called Craig Ferguson. In this - which he also directed and wrote - he plays a rock and roll star who is disenchanted with life. And I play his rather unpleasant manager."

Describing Church as, "absolutely enchanting," the actor had high hopes for his co-star. "I certainly hope it's the beginning of a screen career for her, because she was really good."