Bodyguard: episode 1 review

The pairing of Keeley Hawes’ fierce talents in front of the camera and Jed Mercurio’s gripping scripts is always a potent combination. It’s the sign of a sure-fire hit, but does Bodyguard, their latest collaboration continue their winning streak? Mercurio has the habit of delivering killer openings and Bodyguard’s first episode is, perhaps, one of … >

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Line Of Duty creator making new show for BBC One

Now this is good news. Jed Mecurio, the writer behind the brilliant Line Of Duty, has a new project lined up at the BBC. It’s going by the name of Bodyguard, and will follow a former soldier – played by Richard Madden – who comes home to join the protection brand of the London Metropolitan … >

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‘The Durrells’ Season 2 episode guide: What happens next?

Keeley Hawes is back as Louisa Durrell for a second season of ITV’s The Durrells. In the second season of the hit drama series, Larry (Josh O’Connor) continues to pursue his passion for writing despite a new romance getting in the way; Leslie (Callum Woodhouse) decides to explore his entrepreneurial spirit; Margo (Daisy Waterstone) remains … >

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Will there be a third season of ‘The Durrells’?

The creator of The Durrells has confirmed that there will be another season next year. Based upon Gerald Durrell’s classic trilogy of Corfu memoirs, the family drama launched in April 2016 and tells the story of Louisa Durrell, who makes a radical change and uproots her four unruly ‘children’ Larry, Leslie, Margo and Gerry, from … >

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‘The Durrells’ Season 2 Episode 1 review: ITV’s fun and bright family drama returns

“We will survive and we will thrive.” Louisa’s emotional declaration characterises an opening episode which reintroduces us to the Durrells, Corfu and the charming world we loved from Season 1. Reunited with the family we find them struggling to make ends meet – a situation exacerbated by the arrival of their formidable new landlady, Vasilia … >

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‘The Durrells’ Season 2 start date confirmed

ITV has announced that the new season of The Durrells will begin later this month. Based upon Gerald Durrell’s classic trilogy of Corfu memoirs, the family drama launched in April 2016 and tells the story of Louisa Durrell, who makes a radical change and uproots her four unruly ‘children’ Larry, Leslie, Margo and Gerry, from Bournemouth … >

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‘The Durrells’ are back! Watch the first trailer for Season 2

ITV has released the first trailer for the new season of The Durrells. Six new 60-minute episodes were commissioned by ITV in April 2016 following the success of the first season and filming began in Corfu last August. Buy Season 1 on DVD on Amazon. Based upon Gerald Durrell’s classic trilogy of Corfu memoirs, the family drama tells the story of … >

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‘Inside No.9’ Season 3 episode guide: What’s coming up?

Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith are back for a third season of their critically-acclaimed and award-winning BBC Two anthology series. Expect macabre twists, shocks and surprises as Pemberton and Shearsmith deliver their most daring set of stories yet. Buy Season 1 on DVD on Amazon here. Buy Season 2 on DVD on Amazon here. Pre-order … >

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Start date confirmed for new season of ‘Inside No.9’

BBC Two has announced the start date for the third season of Inside No.9. Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith’s critically-acclaimed and award-winning anthology series is back with five new episodes, following last December’s festive special, ‘The Devil Of Christmas’. Pre-order Season 3 on DVD on Amazon here. Season 3 begins at 10pm on Tuesday 21 February on BBC Two … >

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