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Ian McArdell

The Gold

The Gold series two – returning and new cast confirmed

The investigation into the fate of the Brinks-Mat robbery and its aftermath continues… 2023’s The Gold, the drama which dramatized the story of the infamous Brinks-Mat robbery and the police investigation that followed it was genuinely fascinating. The BBC confirmed that the series would return to continue the tale. The six-part series two follows the … >

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Surface season 2

Surface season 2 – trailer for returning Apple TV+ thriller

The thriller series stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Oliver Jackson-Cohen and Millie Brady.  Ahead of a February 21st return, Apple TV+ have released a trailer for the season 2 of Surface. It’s psychological thriller series, which debuted in 2022, stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Loki) as Sophie, who attempts to piece together her missing memories after surviving a suicide … >

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The Time Tunnel

Big Finish reopen the ‘The Time Tunnel’ for brand new adventures (updated)

The 1960s Irwin Allen series is getting a modern audio continuation from February 2025. Updated 04/02/25: Trailer drop and story details. With the audio revival of The Time Tunnel due to arrive imminently, producers Big Finish have released story details for the first box set. The Nightmare Begins holds three stories: Episode 1 – The … >

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Classic Doctors New Monsters 5 Faithful Friends

Classic Doctors New Monsters 5: Faithful Friends audio review

The latest blending of Doctor Who eras brings us the Krillitaine, the Lupari and the Monks.  Big Finish’s Classic Doctors New Monsters range returns for its fifth outing, providing more occasions for earlier Doctors to encounter creatures from the post-2005 series. In Faithful Friends, the genetic ability acquiring Krillitaine of ‘School Reunion’ return in two … >

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GoT Prequels: House of the Dragon

House of the Dragon – James Norton joins for season 3

As House of the Dragon ramps up towards filming, there’s some high-profile casting.  According to Variety, James Norton is to join the Game of Thrones prequel series playing the character of Ormund Hightower. Previously mentioned in season 2, Ormund is allied to his cousin Queen Alicent’s faction. The character’s official description places him as “… … >

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Netflix confirm that The Sandman ends with season 2

Netflix have announced that the forthcoming run of The Sandman will be the final season of the show.  The Sandman, which adapts Neil Gaiman’s acclaimed comic series, landed on the streamer in 2022. The gothic fantasy follows the god of Dreams and his interactions with both other gods and the mortal realm. The show’s follow-up … >

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Doctor Who: The War Games in Colour - Wendy Padbury, Patrick Troughton & Frazer Hines

The CultBox Podcast Roundup – January 2025

Here’s our January 2025 Podcast Roundup – our favourites from the worlds of CultBox.  In no particular order, this month’s picks are… Something Who Episode 108: The War Games in Colour Editor Benjamin Cook and Lead Colourisation Artist Rich Tipple return to discuss ‘The War Games in Colour’. Talking to host Richard Smith, the pair … >

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Frauds stars Suranne Jones & Jodie Whittaker

Frauds – ITV announce Suranne Jones/Jodie Whittaker heist drama

The show sees the pair as skilled confidence tricksters reunited after a 10-year prison sentence.  ITV have announced a new six-part heist drama starring Suranne Jones (Gentlemen Jack, Vigil) and Jodie Whittaker (Doctor Who, Time). The show has been co-created by Suranne Jones with writer Anne-Marie O’Connor (Hullraisers), who previously collaborated on the drama Maryland. … >

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