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Ian McArdell

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Rani Takes on the World – Big Finish revive a major SJA villain

Samantha Bond’s Mrs Wormwood will face off against Rani and Clyde in The Revenge of Wormwood.  With the first volume of Rani Takes on the World due for release imminently, audio producers Big Finish have just announced a major name for the series’ second volume. December’s Rani Takes on the World: The Revenge of Wormwood will … >

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Post-Picard potential – Alex Kurtzman hints at the Star Trek’s future

Can we expect a more Marvel-like approach or a “Star Trek: Legacy” show?  As Star Trek: Picard cracks through its final run, and appears to be a fan pleaser, thoughts naturally turn to the future of the franchise. With Discovery’s fifth and final season dated for 2024 too, soon the only live-action series standing will be … >

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Succession S4 – Stars on the same page about the show’s conclusion

It’s the end of Succession, but the moment has been prepared for. The end of Succession is nigh, with the show’s final season landing on 27th March, and its stars are out in force. Brian Cox spoke to Entertainment Tonight at the show’s recent red carpet premiere, where he was on characteristically quotable form. He … >

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Good Omens 2 is a Tennant family affair

The second series of Good Omens will feature both Ty Tennant and Peter Davison.  It’s been a while since we’ve heard about Good Omens. The hit show, adapted from Neil Gaiman and the late Terry Pratchett’s beloved novel, follows the tale of an Angel and a demon who come together to avert the apocalypse. With … >

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The Day of the Jackal – Sky & Peacock find their Jackal

Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne boards the series in the lead role. Back in November, we reported on a series adaptation of the classic thriller The Day of the Jackal. Based on Fredrick Forsyth’s novel, the story famously first came to the big screen in 1973 courtesy of Universal Pictures. Now, Sky and Peacock’s television adaptation of … >

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Rivals – David Tennant and Adian Turner lead the cast for Disney+

The show adapts Jilly Cooper’s novel set in the ruthless world of independent television.  With filming commenced, Disney+ have released the casting for their upcoming drama series Rivals. The eight-part show promises “wit, romantic entanglements, sex and unforgettable characters” as it dives into the fictional world of Jilly Cooper’s Rutshire Chronicles. The author, dubbed “Queen of … >

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S3 confirmed, S2 date imminent

The news comes from the Strange New Worlds executive producer Akiva Goldsman.  In news we’ve picked up from Trek Central, there is confirmation that Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is to continue beyond upcoming second series. The show chronicles the early adventures of the U.S.S. Enterprise, pre-Captain Kirk, and span out of the second season … >

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Guilt series 3 — first look image for the show’s final run

Mark Bonnar and Jamie Sives are back in April 2023. Ahead of the show’s return for a final season, the BBC have released a first-look image for Guilt. The shot sees its stars, Mark Bonnar (Litvinenko) and Jamie Sives (Chernobyl) laying in the muck. Here’s the synopsis for Guilt series 3: The final part of … >

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