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Inside No. 9 – filming begins on the final series

The upcoming series nine of Inside No. 9 will be its last. The BBC have announced the start of filming on the ninth series of Inside No. 9. This six-episode series is the final run of Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton’s anthology series. Arriving next year, the BBC have revealed a first image, as well … >

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Great Expectations - Olivia Colman as Miss Havisham

Great Expectations – First Look at Olivia Colman as Miss Havisham (updated)

The adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic novel comes from Peaky Blinders‘ Steven Knight.  Updated 07/02/23: The BBC have released the briefest of clips of Olivia Colman’s Miss Havisham. It’s been a long time since we’ve heard anything about the upcoming BBC/FX adaptation of Great Expectations. The drama, with its impressive cast list (see below), will … >

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The Essex Serpent – trailer drops for Apple TV+’s new intense drama

The literary adaptation stars Claire Danes and Tom Hiddleston.  With its continued rush of novel adaptations, Apple TV+ have revealed the trailer for their next high-profile show. Starring Homeland‘s Claire Danes and everyone’s favourite god of mischief Tom Hiddleston, The Essex Serpent brings the story of a mythical monster to the small village of Aldwinter. … >

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Great Expectations – BBC announce Olivia Colman for their next Dickens

The Oscar winner will become Miss Havisham for Steven Knight’s take on the classic tale.  While the final television series of Peaky Blinders is set to debut at the end of February, the BBC have announced casting for another Steven Knight project. The writer is tackling another Charles Dickens novel, Great Expectations, having previously brought … >

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Cast announced for ‘Downton’ exec’s new BBC One period drama ‘The Miniaturist’

BBC One’s adaptation of Jessie Burton’s internationally best-selling novel The Miniaturist has started filming. Adapted by John Brownlow and described as a “ravishing period thriller”, the three-part drama series is a co-production between Masterpiece and the BBC. Executive producer Rebecca Eaton (Downton Abbey) commented: “The Miniaturist is a riveting book and this adaptation seems to have all … >

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