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The CultBox Podcast Roundup – April 2025

Here’s our April 2025 Podcast Roundup – our favourites from the worlds of CultBox.  In no particular order, this month’s picks are… The Sirens of Audio – Jean Marsh Remembered The Doctor Who audiophile’s podcast turned over a whole episode to the memory of Jean Marsh who died this month. Writer Simon Guerrier joined regular hosts … >

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Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano with while lightsaber drawn, in Star Wars: Ahsoka

Star Wars: Ahsoka Season 2 – filming begins

With Andor currently airing its second and final season, the only confirmed live-action Star Wars show in production is Ahsoka. The series follows the exploits of the former Jedi Knight Ahsoka Tano, who fans first met in The Clone Wars animated series. We were introduced to the live-action version of the character, played by Rosario … >

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Netflix Tudum 2025: The Live Event announced

The streamer promises sneaky reveals and live performances at Netflix Tudum 2025.  Netflix has revealed the date for its annual self-promoting Tudum fan event. The live show promises to be packed with stars, and to deliver both first-look reveals and can’t-miss live performances. The event takes place at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, and … >

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Falling – Jack Thorne’s religious new love story finds its cast

Keeley Hawes and Pappa Essiedu lead the six-part romantic drama.  In February, Channel 4 announced a new drama from the prolific Jack Throne. The dramatist has since hit the headlines with Netflix’s hard-hitting Adolescence, but his latest show is quite different. The channel describes Falling as a “witty, moving, contemporary romantic drama that is as honest … >

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Alien Earth – ‘Crate’ teaser and new series hints

The Alien Earth series promises different life forms from the darkest corners of the universe.  The long-promised Alien: Earth television series, from Fargo creator Noah Hawley, is set to land this summer. While we’re still short on a start date, there’s plenty of teasing promotion going on. The latest poster reveals a new series tagline: … >

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David Tennant faces The Assembly

The Assembly – trailer & dates for the itv interview series

The show’s line-up includes David Tennant, Gary Lineker, Danny Dyer and pop star Jade Thirwall.  Updated 28/04/25: David Tennant has a colourful message for people who don’t like Doctor Who. David Tennant’s episode of The Assembly dropped over the weekend, as he faced a panel of neurodivergent and/or learning disabled interviewers with some direct questions. … >

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LOVE DEATH + ROBOTS series 4 – Official trailer lands

The animated anthology series returns with another ten short tales.  Updated 28/04/25: New 2-minute trailer for series 4. With the series returning on 15th May, Netflix have followed up on its recent teaser with a full-length trailer. As well as showcasing episode titles, the new promo also reveals some of the stars of the upcoming … >

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Doctor Who: The Lord of Misrule – audio novel review

The Doctor and Romana reunite with those indefatigable investigators of the infernal, Jago & Litefoot. Thrown together during 1977’s ‘The Talons of Weng-Chiang’, Professor George Litefoot and Henry Gordon Jago were an unlikely double act. However, with Trevor Baxter as the thoughtful pathologist, and Christopher Benjamin playing the loquacious impresario, they were a perfect paring. … >

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Doctor Who – The Fourth Doctor Adventures: The Hellwood Inheritance audio boxset review

Tom Baker and Louise Jameson return for more audio dramas as the Fourth Doctor and Leela.  It’s always fun to launch into another series of adventures with the irrepressible Tom Baker. In this fourteenth run of audio stories, he’s paired with Louise Jameson’s noble savage Leela, with adventures set around 1977/78. Both tales excuse K-9 … >

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