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With the latest thrilling season of Line of Duty out to buy on DVD this week, CultBox caught up with the show’s creator Jed Mercurio for an exclusive chat. The third season of BBC Two’s police corruption thriller sees Mrs Biggs star Daniel Mays join the cast as Sergeant Danny Waldron, alongside returning cast members Martin Compston as … >
Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio has revealed that he once discussed writing a Doctor Who episode with Steven Moffat. Mercurio, currently promoting the third season of Line of Duty arriving on DVD, exclusively told CultBox: “I know [Doctor Who showrunner] Steven Moffat pretty well and we talked about it a long time ago, but it wasn’t something that ever really materialised … >
The creator of Sky1’s Critical has discussed the broadcaster’s decision not to renew the show for a second season. Starring Lennie James (Line of Duty), Catherine Walker (Strike Back), Claire Skinner (Outnumbered) and Kimberley Nixon (Fresh Meat), the 13-part real-time medical drama launched in February 2015. Sky1 announced last July that Critical had been axed due to low … >
Louisa Durrell faces a personal battle for her family’s way of life and an unexpected proposal this week as ITV’s popular new drama continues. When Louisa’s formidable Aunt Hermione (the self-appointed head of the family), Prue, Geoffrey and Larry’s girlfriend Nancy come to stay with them on Corfu, she finds herself having to prove herself. … >
After a long wait, Game of Thrones returns with an atmospheric and dark episode, laying the foundations of what’s to come in this sixth season. There’s a lot going on in this episode as we deal with the fallout from Season 5’s finale last year. At Castle Black, Jon Snow’s body lies forgotten and abandoned in the … >
We’re over halfway through the six-part first season and ITV’s The Durrells feels like it’s been part of Sunday nights forever. Such is the quality of the production and Simon Nye’s writing that this series continues to charm and make this reviewer grin very broadly! Leslie continues to spiral out of control this week as … >
The Durrells face further tribulations this week as ITV’s bright and charming family drama continues with another fantastic episode. It was announced earlier in the week that ITV has already re-commissioned The Durrells for a second season to air next year and it’s easy to see why. Simon Nye’s script sparkles with wit and intelligence, … >
ITV’s The Durrells continues to impress this week as the family adjust to their new life in Corfu. It’s a particularly trying time for Louisa, who’s already struggling to support her four wayward kids financially, when part of the ceiling collapses and their landlord refuses to cover the cost of repair work. Unfortunately for Louisa … >
A story of class and comedy, politics and love, Thatcher Stole My Trousers is the new memoir from comedian Alexei Sayle. Thatcher Stole My Trousers chronicles a time when comedy and politics came together in electrifying ways. Recounting the opening season of the Comedy Store, Alexei’s experiences with Alternative Cabaret, the Comic Strip and The Young Ones, and … >
It’s nice to end the weekend with a drama that’s warm, funny, bright and colourful. ITV’s The Durrells is exactly that – perfect family viewing for the 8pm Sunday slot. Adapted from Gerald Durrell’s ‘Corfu Trilogy’ by Men Behaving Badly creator Simon Nye, the first episode of ITV’s new series sees Louisa Durrell, played with … >