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Ian McArdell

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Nicola Walker and Jermaine Clement to lead new Disney+ comedy

The pair play the title roles in Alice and Steve, a show about a pair of lifelong friends.  While we still haven’t quite forgiven them of cancelling Extraordinary, Disney+ have a good track record in commissioning new shows. The latest goes under the working title of Alice and Steve. The show comes from writer Sophie Goodhart … >

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Harry Potter streaming TV series finds its Harry, Ron and Hermione

Three new faces are set to become the next generation of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley.  After a long search, HBO have revealed the three young actors chosen to lead its Harry Potter television series. The story to become a series which will cover all seven books, potentially involving a decade’s worth of … >

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Mr. Scorsese – Apple TV+ announce a 5-part documentary series

The filmmaker Rebecca Miller will explore the legendary director’s lengthy career.  Apple TV have announced a deep dive on the writer, director and producer Martin Scorsese. From Taxi Driver and Raging Bull to The Irishman and Killers of the Flower Moon, he’s been at the heart of moviemaking for more than six decades. The five-part series is … >

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Sherlock Holmes Untold - Nicholas Briggs

Sherlock Holmes Untold – new weekly audio series begins October

Big Finish continue the adventures of Holmes and Watson by exploring previously untold cases from the Conan Doyle canon.  Audio producers Big Finish have announced direction for their range of Sherlock Holmes stories. The company have been creating new adventures since 2010, with Nicholas Briggs and Richard Earl as their Holmes and Watson. Now, they’ve announced … >

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A Murder at the End of the World

A Murder at the End of the World – comes to ITVX

Emma Corrin and Clive Owen to lead a murder mystery series set at an exclusive billionaire’s retreat.  Updated 23/05/25: ITVX acquire the show. ITV have announced that they’ve picked up the thriller series A Murder at the End of the World for their free streaming service ITVX. The 7-part series, which stars Emma Corrin, Brit … >

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New Star Cops audio series for 2026 promises Conflict

The Star Cops return in 2026 for a new six-part story dealing with Earth’s scarce resources.  The International Space Police Force, colloquially known as the “Star Cops”, first appeared on television in 1987. While the show only lasted for one series on screen, it won a small legion of fans. They warmed to the clever … >

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BBC commissions new comedies for Diane Morgan & Rob Brydon

Among the new BBC comedy commissions, there’s a new show for Lenny Rush and one from McKenzie Crook.  The BBC have dropped news of a number of new comedies for us to look forward to. Speaking at the BBC Comedy Festival in Belfast, the corporation’s head of Comedy Jon Petrie confirmed the following shows; Ann … >

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