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In preparation for the upcoming Toast of Tinseltown, BBC iPlayer have delivered a festive treat. Things surely aren’t what they used to be in our new, multi-streaming platform world. Despite airing for three series between 2015 and 2017 on Channel 4, the brilliant Toast of London has just landed wholesale on BBC iPlayer. The Rose … >
No Mr. Bond, I expect you to listen… The world’s most famous super-spy is celebrating his 60 years since his cinematic debut in October 2022. As a tribute, a documentary entitled The Sound of 007, will air on Apple TV+. Promising to go “… behind the lens into the greatest movie franchise in history…”, the … >
M.L. Longworth’s stories have been adapted for the small screen with a UK/US partnership. Back in May, BritBox announced its first global commission; Murder in Provence is a collaboration between BritBox UK and BritBox North America. The show, based on the books by M.L. Longworth, follow the exploits of Antoine Verlaque, Investigating Judge in Aix-en-Provence, … >
Freema Agyeman is back as Martha Jones for her own Doctor Who spin-off audio box set. As a regular in Series 3 and guest star in series 4, the Doctor’s medical student turned UNIT Doctor companion saw a far bit of action. None more traumatic though than her year walking the Earth while the Master … >
The UK based streamer is branching out into Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Denmark in 2022. Following a new distribution deal, BritBox International is preparing to double its roster of countries. They currently stream archive British shows to the UK, the US, Australia and South Africa; from early 2022 the streamer’s reach will encompass Scandinavia too. … >
Disney announce plans for a new Zorro television series, starring Wilmer Valderrama. As the House of Mouse continue to spin a series from anything they have the rights to, news has broken of a new Zorro project. Donning the mask and cape of Zorro, and his alter-ego Don Diego de la Vega, will be former … >
Set in a post-Batman Gotham, an unlikely alliance is formed… While the new Robert Pattinson fronted The Batman is incoming next year, with multiple spin-offs already in progress, and Batwoman and Pennyworth both returning for third seasons, you’d be forgiven for thinking we were at peak-Bat. However the CW, home to the Arrowverse, has other … >
The heist drama show will return for a further run on IMDb TV. Having successfully regenerated Leverage, the Hustle-like show about a group of criminals who use their skills for good against the rich and powerful, Amazon Studios have announced the revived show is getting a second outing. The original Leverage ran from 2008 – … >
On the countdown to the series launch, trailers for the Boba Fett spin-off are coming thick and fast. Hot on the heels of ‘The Return’, there’s another new trailer for The Book of Boba Fett doing the rounds; even Jedi Masters in self-imposed exile amid the swamps of Dagobah must know this series is coming … >
Sarah Phelps’ dramatisation of the notorious Duke and Duchess of Argyll divorce begins on Boxing Day. As we creep towards Christmas, trailers are beginning to emerge for some of the festive highlights. Starring Claire Foy (The Crown) and Paul Bettany (Marvel’s Vision), A Very British Scandal tells the story of an incredibly high-profile divorce across … >