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Ian McArdell

Ralph & Katie – BBC announce filming on The A Word spin-off

The show will follow the newlyweds through their domestic challenges.  After three series of The A Word, the drama which chronicles the life of a family with an autistic son, the BBC have announced the start of filming on a spin-off show: Ralph & Katie will follow the the newlyweds last seen getting married in … >

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Doc Martin begins filming his final series

The enduringly popular tale of Martin Clunes’ curmudgeonly medic Doc Martin ends with a tenth series.  itv have announced start of filming on Doc Martin‘s final series. The show, follows the life of a GP with a brusque bedside manner and a blood phobia. With its setting a core part of the appeal, it takes … >

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Great Expectations – BBC announce Olivia Colman for their next Dickens

The Oscar winner will become Miss Havisham for Steven Knight’s take on the classic tale.  While the final television series of Peaky Blinders is set to debut at the end of February, the BBC have announced casting for another Steven Knight project. The writer is tackling another Charles Dickens novel, Great Expectations, having previously brought … >

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The Witchfinder – New BBC Two comedy has a stellar guest cast

Starring Tim Key and Daisy May Cooper, The Witchfinder promises a 1640s “road-free road trip”.   Back in October 2019, the BBC announced its 17th Century-set comedy The Witchfinder. Now it seems the show is almost here. The story follows a witchfinder and his prisoner on a journey across England, encountering civil war, famine and … >

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The Boys Presents: Diabolical – new trailer and episode guide

The animated show releases a frenetic trailer, plus a list of writers, directors and animation styles.  Ever since it’s surprise announcement in December ’21, we’ve been drip fed news about The Boys‘ animated spin-off Diabolical. The show is comprised of eight episodes, each from a different writer/director team. From the list of well-known writers assembled, … >

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Peaky Blinders ending after series six

Peaky Blinders Season 6 launch date announced

The show’s final run of episodes at the BBC is coming to dominate your Sunday nights.  Season 6 of Peaky Blinders is nearly upon us. Thanks to the pandemic it’s been a long time coming, but in the upcoming run, Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) will have to contend with the continuing rise of the Nazi … >

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