Olivia Williams to lead cast of ‘Downton’ producer’s hotel drama ‘The Halcyon’

ITV has announced the cast for The Halcyon, a new drama set in a glamorous 5-star hotel at the centre of London society during World War 2. The eight-part series will star Olivia Williams (The Sixth Sense) and Steven Mackintosh (Luther) alongside Kara Tointon (Mr Selfridge), Alex Jennings (The Lady In The Van), Matt Ryan (Arrow), Hermione Corfield (Pride … >

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‘A Song for Jenny’ review: Emily Watson is revelatory

Ten years ago the people of London suffered a tragic and senseless loss when, on Thursday 7 July 2005, terrorists set off four bombs throughout Central London, killing 52 people. A decade on, BBC One drama A Song for Jenny serves as a reminder of this atrocity and how we cope with such human devastation. Centring around the life … >

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‘A Song For Jenny’ trailer: Emily Watson in 7/7 bombings drama

BBC One has unveiled a trailer for A Song For Jenny, a one-off drama based on the true story of a mother’s response to her daughter’s murder in the 2005 bombing at Edgware Road tube station. Adapted from Julie Nicholson’s book, Frank McGuinness’s script is a moving and precise exploration of a mother’s responses from … >

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‘What Remains’ finale review

Tony Basgallop is a talented man. And a cruel writer. Indeed, we might never forgive him for luring us into his dramatic attic three Sundays ago. Because as we’ve been stumbling through the shadows trying to guess the murderer, he’s been busy sharpening his final script into an arrowhead; all so he can fire it right into our heart.

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‘What Remains’: Episode 3 review

Old habits die hard. But addictions? No such luck. They last with you. And both are indulged this week by the residents of the house that Cash in the Attic forgot, as no one is able to give up on their fixations, no matter how much trouble it may land them in.

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