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Ian McArdell

Happy Valley Series 3 – Filming begins and cast announcements

A host of familiar names return for the show’s final run.  Back in October, the BBC confirmed Happy Valley‘s long-awaited return for a third and final series. The crime drama, set in the Calder Valley, has won critical plaudits and big audiences. It’s also scored BAFTAs for writer Sally Wainwright and it’s star Sarah Lancashire. … >

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The Lichyrwick Abomination – Doctor Who Short Trips audio review

The latest ‘Paul Spragg Memorial Short Trip Opportunity’ Winner delivers atmosphere in spades.  Doctor Who audio producers Big Finish annually mark the birthday of their late colleague Paul Spragg, December 29th, with the release of a free Short Trips story. The author of this tale is picked through a competition, which seeks to encourage fresh … >

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The Boys Presents: Diabolical – animated spin-off first look & date (updated)

Unseen stories from Andy Samberg, Seth Rogen and Awkwafina are landing soon.  Update 02/02/22 As we get closer to the launch of Diabolical, Prime Video have dropped a teaser to announces some of vocal talent involved. As ever, its an in-universe piece – for ‘Vought-A-Burger’ – and  in keeping with the show’s, ahem, more mature … >

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Don’t Blink – Weeping Angels board game coming from Gale Force Nine

The statuesque Doctor Who villains are also battling a pair of Doctors on audio this July. Fresh from their appearances in Flux, including the entertaining Village of the Angels, the monsters are adding both a board game and a new audio drama to their repertoire in the coming months. Amazingly, it’s almost fifteen years since … >

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Peaky Blinders will go into and beyond World War Two

Creator Steven Knight reframes the timescale of the show ahead of the final series.  Thanks to a recent interview with Empire magazine, we’ve learned some more of creator Steven Knight’s Peaky Blinders plans. The show returns for its final television run this year – a trailer landed last month – but we’ve been pretty certain … >

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Romesh Ranganathan to front a new BBC sitcom: Avoidance

The comic will write and star in the “warm and bittersweet” comedy series.  The BBC have announced that the ever industrious Romesh Ranganathan is creating a new BBC One comedy. Avoidance will tell the story of a man with severe conflict avoidance issues who is forced to change for the sake of his son. As … >

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