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Ian McArdell

Martin Scorsese

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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Wednesday season 2 – new sneak peek featurette

It’s been a long wait, but Wednesday Addams is finally heading back to Nevermore Academy.  Updated 22/05/25: Behind the scenes with the Addams Family. Following last month’s date reveal, Netflix have delivered a sneak peek for Wednesday season 2. The three-minute video looks at how the wider Addams Family will be incorporated into the show, … >

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The Scarecrows’ Wedding

The Scarecrows’ Wedding – BBC announce its 2025 festive animation

It’s never too early to start talking about Christmas, right?  We are still in the month of May, but it’s time to start thinking about Christmas telly. One of the fixtures of the BBC Christmas Day schedule is usually an adaptation of a children’s book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. In fact, The Scarecrows’ … >

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