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Ian McArdell

Succession

Succession finale – Brian Cox speaks and behind the scenes

After four seasons and thirty-nine episodes, the fate of Waystar Royco is finally settled.  It’s been a compelling run, but the Succession finale finally delivered an answer to the question inherent in the show’s title. The fourth season has been full of twists and turns, and the show’s 88-minute closer ‘With Open Eyes’ did not … >

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Citadel – Season 2 confirmed with Joe Russo directing all episodes

Amazon Studios’ spy thriller is making a big international splash for Prime Video. Prime Video’s Citadel, about the amnesiac former agents of an independent global spy agency, has become a massive hit for the streamer. The series, headlined by Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, with Stanley Tucci and Lesley Manville, is Prime Video’s second … >

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Daleks! Genesis of Terror – Doctor Who The Lost Stories audio review

Big Finish explore Terry Nation’s original plans for the story which became the classic Genesis of the Daleks.  Over the years, audio producers Big Finish have breathed life into numerous lost Doctor Who Stories. Drawing on a variety of sources, such as unmade scripts and proposed storylines which never entered production, they’ve unearthed some gems … >

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The Tomorrow People – two publications celebrate the 50th anniversary

Two volumes of the show’s Look-In comics as well as a new The Tomorrow People novel.  2023 is the 50th anniversary year of The Tomorrow People. The series, an ITV rival to Doctor Who, saw teens “breaking out” with powers such as telekinesis, telepathy and teleportation. Additionally, they found themselves tasked with helping humanity on its … >

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Mog’s Christmas – Channel 4’s stellar vocal cast for their festive animation

Adjoa Andoh, Benedict Cumberbatch, Miriam Margolyes and Claire Foy star in Mog’s Christmas.  After the BBC recently revealed the star power behind this year’s Julia Donaldson animation, Channel 4 have come back strong. Their festive offering, Mog’s Christmas, boasts not only a Hollywood star, but a Queen and a national treasure too! Produced by Lupus … >

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ITV announces the cast for Mr Bates vs. The Post Office

The show’s ensemble includes Toby Jones, Monica Dolan, Katherine Kelly and Shaun Dooley. ITV have announced the start of filming on Mr Bates vs. The Post Office, from ITV Studios and Little Gem. The drama tells the remarkable true story of one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in British legal history. Hundreds of innocent … >

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Jodie Whittaker to lead the Empower short film fund

Empower focusses on supporting female and non-binary filmmakers. Former Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker is lending her star power to a short film fund. The project, titled Empower, aims to champion the work of female and non-binary filmmakers. The Empower fund is a community-led project, backed by Primetime and the Bournemouth Film School, and was … >

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