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Ian McArdell

Big Finish announce Rani Takes on the World audio series (updated)

Anjli Mohindra is returning to her Sarah Jane Adventures role as the star of new audio drama.  Updated 20/12/22: Story details emerge for Rani’s return. Big Finish have released further details for the first boxset of Rani Takes on the World. The set is subtitled Beyond Bannerman Road and will see the intrepid journalist, who … >

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Mayflies: Tony Curran (Tully) and Martin Compston (Jimmy)

Mayflies – Cast and creatives speak ahead of new BBC Drama

Airing between Christmas and New Year, Mayflies stars Martin Compston and Tony Curran as best friends.  One of the anticipated highlights of the upcoming festive season for us is Mayflies, adapted from Andrew O’Hagan’s acclaimed novel The two-part drama promises a tale of enduring friendship which is tested in the most devastating way. Here’s the … >

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The Sandman Episode 11 - Calliope

The Sandman Season 2 is safe – confirmation from Neil Gaiman

The showrunner confirms that the deal for The Sandman’s second run is already in place.  With fan concerns triggered over the past couple of days, thanks to a Deadline piece discussing behind-the-scenes financial tensions between Warner Bros. Discovery and Netflix, The Sandman‘s creator has taken to social media to confirm that The Sandman Season 2 … >

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Star Trek Picard Season 3 title card

Picard Season 3 will honour the legacy of DS9 and Voyager too (updated)

Picard’s final season approaches… Updated 12/12/22: As old colleagues are called to action, we get another look at the silver-haired Worf. With appearances through all seven seasons of The Next Generation, and then a further four on Deep Space Nine, it’s hard to think of a character with a deeper impact on Star Trek than … >

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David Tennant as Alexander Litvinenko

Litvinenko – trailer for David Tennant’s new ITVX drama (updated)

The actor undergoes a radical transformation to play Alexander Litvinenko, the poisoned Russian dissident.  Updated 09/12/22: David Tennant talks about Litvinenko and his Doctor Who comeback on This Morning. With Litvinenko due to land on ITVX next week, David Tennant has appeared on daytime TV to promote the show. He talked about the background to the … >

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Our Flag Means Death sets sail for the BBC

Get ready for swashbuckling action with Rhys Darby and Taika Waititi in 2023.  The BBC is granting safe harbour to a piratical comedy in the New Year: Our Flag Means Death. From creator David Jenkins, Our Flag Means Death is loosely based on the true adventures of 18th-century would-be pirate, Stede Bonnet (Rhys Darby). It … >

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