Is Peter Morgan about to wind back the clock to the start of the Twentieth Century? With Netflix’s award-winning royal drama The Crown about to begin its final iteration, rumours abound that the streamer wants more. The show, made by Left Bank Pictures, has focussed on the accession to the throne of Queen Elizabeth II … >
The channel promise seven nights of sci-fi nightmares! Starting on Saturday November the 20th, the Horror Channel is going extra-terrestrial with its ‘Sci-Fear Week’. At 9pm each night, it will be screening terrifying science fiction movies in which strange science, terrifying tech and insidious invasions take control. The highlights include: Sat 20th November – The … >
The Nevers season 1 gets a May launch date and an official trailer When we covered Sky’s new supernatural series set in Victorian London a few weeks ago, we only had a teaser trailer. Good news! We’ve now got The Nevers season 1 premiere date and and official trailer. Here’s a reminder (from Sky) as to what … >
The Nevers teaser trailer released by Sky looks like another must watch series In the last years of Victoria’s reign, London is beset by the “Touched”: people – mostly women – who suddenly manifest abnormal abilities – some charming, some very disturbing. Among them are Amalia True (Laura Donnelly), a mysterious, quick-fisted widow, and Penance Adair … >
ITV has axed The Halcyon after just one season. From the producers of Downton Abbey, the period drama launched in January and told the story of a bustling and glamorous five star hotel in 1940 at the centre of London society and a world at war. The cast of the eight-part series included Steven Mackintosh (Luther), Olivia Williams (The Sixth Sense), … >
The season finale opens as the staff is happily decorating the hotel for its 50th anniversary celebration but tensions run deep beneath the festive facade. Toby can’t seem to memorize the confidential information that D’Abbeville is demanding. D’Abbeville pressures Toby to get it to him by the next day so he can make his escape. … >
November of 1940 finds the Halcyon on the eve of its 50th anniversary celebration—and under the evil shadow of Lucian D’Abbeville. Our suspicions are confirmed—he’s selling information about transatlantic convoys and departure dates. As his contact observes, “You’re not a man complicated by ideology.” Richard Garland puts Emma in charge of the festivities to mark … >
Steven Mackintosh (Luther) and Olivia Williams (The Sixth Sense) lead the cast of ITV’s new period drama from the producers of Downton Abbey. The Halcyon tells the story of a bustling and glamorous five star hotel at the centre of London society and a world at war. The cast of the eight-part series also includes … >
Brilliant writing, brought to life by fine acting, shines in the sixth episode of ITV’s new hotel drama. We’re now in October of 1940 and we’re focused on the nighttime exploits of the inhabitants of the Halcyon. Emma joins the Women’s Voluntary Services and provides tea to overworked firefighters and escorts the injured to medical … >
September 1940 finds the Halcyon catering to its well-healed guests as if the war wasn’t happening. As German bombers approach London, the kitchen staff is in full swing, preparing a wedding dinner and lamenting the lack of geese to use in the main course. Little do they know that the entre will soon be the … >