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The CultBox Podcast Roundup – November 2024

Here’s our November 2024 Podcast Roundup – our favourites from the worlds of CultBox.  In no particular order, this month’s picks are… I’ll Explain Later The Doctor Who review podcast returns after an extended break, dropping episodes weekly. Now on YouTube too, hosts Jon West and Matt Nida began with ‘Blink’ and a discussion about … >

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BBC rolls out additional programming around the Gavin & Stacey finale

What did happen on that fishing trip?  Gavin & Stacey: The Finale airs on Christmas Day 2024. The 90 minute special promises to draw the stories of the Shipman and West families to a close. In 2019, the show’s Christmas outing dominated the festive ratings like a tinsel covered colossus. It raked in 17.1 million … >

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Babies cast - L-R: Paapa Essiedu, Ruth Crafer), Siobhán Cullen, Jack Bannon and Charlotte Riley

Babies – BBC announce new drama from Stefan Golaszewski

Paapa Essiedu, Siobhán Cullen, Jack Bannon and Charlotte Riley will star. The BBC has announced a new series from writer/director Stefan Golaszewski which explores a young couple’s struggle to become parents. The six part drama, from the creator of Him & Her, Mum and Marriage, is described as “a warm and touching drama which explores … >

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Black Doves – Netflix release another trailer for their festive thriller

The show stars Keira Knightley and Ben Wilshaw as a spy and an assassin, respectively.  Updated 27/11/24: Second Trailer for Black Doves. As time ticks inexorably down towards the festive season, unless you’re of the opinion that we’re already in it, Netflix have the treats. Dropping on Thursday, 5th December, is the Joe Barton-penned Christmas … >

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Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is dropping a day early

Get ready to explore the Star Wars universe from a new perspective.  The Star Wars television series on Disney+ have had a varied response over the past few years. There have been hits like The Mandalorian and Andor, alongside less well-received shows such as The Acolyte. Now, the latest show is nearly upon us and Disney+ … >

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Prime Video drops a teaser for Beast Games

Ahead of its 19th December launch date, Prime Video have released a first-look trailer for their upcoming gameshow Beast Games.  Co-created and fronted by the YouTuber “MrBeast” aka Jimmy Donaldson, Beast Games has 1,000 contestants competing for $5 million dollars. Here’s what Prime Video say: From the groundbreaking mind of MrBeast comes a new, record-breaking … >

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The Day of the Jackal – Sky confirm a second season

The thriller stars Eddie Redmayne as the lone assassin, with Lashana Lynch as the intelligence officer determined to catch him.  Sky and Peacock’s adaptation of The Day of the Jackal has launched to critical acclaim and impressive viewing figures on both sides of the Atlantic. The story, famously the bases for a 1973 movie (and … >

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Bad Tidings

Bad Tidings – trailer for Sky’s Christmas Comedy

The mischievous Christmas comedy special stars Lee Mack and Chris McCausland. Written by two of the Ghosts team, Laurence Rickard and Martha Howe-Douglas, Bad Tidings sounds like it could be a lot of fun – like a grown up take on Home Alone. Doubtless it won’t hurt that McCausland is riding high thanks to his impressive performances … >

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A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder – series 2 announced

Emma Myers will return as Pip Fitz-Amobi as her investigations continue.  The BBC have announced that a second series of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is in the works. The YA mystery thriller, based on Holly Jackson’s books, stars Wednesday‘s Emma Myers. She returns for series two alongside Zain Iqbal as Ravi Singh. Here’s … >

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