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Ian McArdell

I, Jacobi – Big Finish release their interview with the acting legend

Sir Derek Jacobi chats candidly to Big Finish’s Scott Handcock about his life and career.  The latest in their occasional ‘In Conversation’ series, audio producers Big Finish have sat down with Sir Derek Jacobi. The legendary actor, best known on television for shows such as I, Claudius, Cadfael and Last Tango in Halifax, has also … >

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Star Trek: Prodigy

Star Trek: Prodigy – already renewed for a second season

The teen-centered Star Trek animation has scored a recommission after airing  just three of its first run.  In a remarkable show of faith, Paramount+ have committed to a second season of the animated Star Trek: Prodigy. The show, which only began on the 28th of October, will return for a further ten episodes after those … >

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Jenna Coleman Boots 2021 Christmas Ad

Jenna Coleman delivers Christmas 2021 for Boots

The former Doctor Who and Victoria actress dispenses gifts with a suspiciously TARDIS-like bag.  ‘Tis the season for the big brands to push their festive wares with tinsel themed adverts. This year, Boots have enlisted Jenna Coleman to front their ‘Bags of Joy’ campaign in a three-minute short film. Jenna stars as ‘Joy’, whose capacious … >

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Stranger Things Day – Netflix teases Stranger Things 4 for Summer 2022

The streamer celebrated the show, dropping a promo and episode titles for the new run.  On 6th November 1983, Will Byers went missing in Hawkins, Indiana and sparked the start of Stranger Things. While we wait for the fourth season next summer, Netflix celebrated that anniversary this Saturday, dropping teasers galore. Understandably, the pandemic impacted … >

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Jed Mercurio & Jimmy Mulville ink a deal with 20th Television

The Line of Duty creator’s company HTM Television eyes the US TV market with its multi-year first look deal.  Jed Mercurio and his partner at HTM Jimmy Mulville have struck a ‘first-look’ deal with 20th Television. With hit shows such as Bodyguard and the all-conquering Line of Duty behind him, Mercurio is seemingly looking to … >

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Doctor Who Children In Need Pudsey Bears

Two new Doctor Who Pudsey Bears for Children in Need 2021

The Fourth and Eleventh Doctors are immortalised in ursine form to support the BBC’s annual charity event.  Like Jodie Whittaker and David Tennant before them, Tom Baker and Matt Smith are becoming Pudsey Bears. Pudsey is the mascot for the BBC’s annual telethon, which raises funds to help children and young people. Their mission is … >

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John (Thierry Wickens), Worzel Gummidge (Mackenzie Crook), Susan (India Brown)

Worzel Gummidge returns this weekend in ‘Guy Forks’

Mackenzie Crook’s latest scarecrow adventure will also star Toby Jones in six roles. Over the past couple of years, the new incarnation of Worzel Gummidge has been quite the hit at CultBox Towers. It’s one of those delightful programmes that brings the whole family together, so we’re thrilled to see three more films. This week’s … >

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Rebel Moon new Zack Snyder film

Rebel Moon – Sofia Boutella cast in Zack Snyder’s new Netflix movie

The Algerian-French actress will play a woman “with a mysterious past”.  Deadline have broken the news that Sofia Boutella (Star Trek: Beyond, Kingsman: The Secret Service) has been cast in Zack Synder’s new sci-fi movie. Rebel Moon is Zack Snyder’s first project to fall under the director’s new ‘first look partnership’ with the streamer, through … >

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