The actor Sir Michael Gambon has died aged 82, according to a statement from his family issued by his publicist Clair Dobbs. “We are devastated to announce the loss of Sir Michael Gambon. Beloved husband and father, Michael died peacefully in hospital with his wife Anne and son Fergus at his bedside, following a bout … >
BBC One and Playground’s upcoming Little Women adaptation has added national treasures Angela Lansbury and Michael Gambon alongside an impressive ensemble cast.
Filming has begun on Fearless, ITV’s new drama series from Homeland executive producer and writer Patrick Harbinson. The “visceral political thriller” is produced by Mammoth Screen, the makers of Endeavour, Poldark and Jenna Coleman’s Victoria series. Fearless stars Helen McCrory (Peaky Blinders) as Emma Banville, a solicitor known for defending lost causes, alongside Sir Michael Gambon (Harry Potter), comedian John Bishop, Robin Weigert (Jessica Jones), Jonathan Forbes (Catastrophe), … >
Dad’s Army, the feature film based on the much-loved iconic British comedy, arrives in UK cinemas on Friday 5 February. To celebrate the release, we’ve got film posters signed by the cast and copies of the film’s soundtrack album to give away to five of our Twitter followers! For a chance to win, just follow … >
The first of two double-bills on Sky Arts marking the 150th anniversary of HG Wells’ birth treats us to atmospherically creepy adaptations of ‘The Late Mr Elvesham’ and ‘The Devotee of Art’, with Ray Winstone providing onscreen narration as the author. In ‘The Late Mr Elvesham’ we’re introduced to Edward George Eden, a poor medical … >
At last, it’s Matt Smith’s turn to get festive and his first holiday outing sees Doctor Who taking on Dickens’ classic, but this time, it’s in space! (I hope you read that last bit in the Eleventh Doctor’s excited voice.) It’s a bit of a fun novelty getting the JJ Abrams-esque bright white spaceship and … >
ITV has released the first clip from their new one-off drama about Sir Winston Churchill set in the 1950s. Churchill’s Secret is based on Jonathan Smith’s recently published book, The Churchill Secret: KBO, and adapted by Stewart Harcourt (Treasure Island). Michael Gambon (Harry Potter) leads the cast as Churchill alongside Lindsay Duncan (Birdman) as Clementine … >
The second trailer for the new Dad’s Army movie has been unveiled, featuring a glimpse of Sherlock star Mark Gatiss’s character. Based on the classic British TV comedy series, the film is directed by Oliver Parker (Johnny English Reborn, St Trinian’s) and arrives in UK cinemas on 5 February 2016. > Buy the complete original … >
A second poster for the new Dad’s Army movie has been released. Based on the classic British TV comedy series, the film is directed by Oliver Parker (Johnny English Reborn, St Trinian’s) and arrives in UK cinemas on 5 February 2016. > Buy the complete original TV series boxset on Amazon, featuring all nine seasons. … >
The first trailer for the new Dad’s Army movie has been released. Based on the classic British TV comedy series, the film is directed by Oliver Parker (Johnny English Reborn, St Trinian’s) and arrives in UK cinemas on 5 February 2016. > Buy the complete original TV series boxset on Amazon, featuring all nine seasons. … >