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Ian McArdell

Tobias Menzies leads Apple TV+’s Manhunt

The British actor will play Edwin Stanton on the trail of a presidential killer. Tobias Menzies (The Crown, Game of Thrones) has signed on to play a lead role Manhunt, Apple TV+’s story of the hunt for Abraham Lincoln’s killer. Adapted from James Swanson’s award winning book Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer, the series … >

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A Town Called Malice – Sky announces new crime thriller

The explosive “family saga, thriller, and crime drama collision” will air in 2023.  Sky have announced the start of filming on another of their Sky Original drama series. A Town Called Malice, written by Nick Love (Bulletproof), will follow the story of a crime family in the early 1980s. Here’s the premise: Set amongst the … >

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John Nathan-Turner

Telos Publishing tease three new titles for 2022

New books about 80’s Doctor Who Producer John Nathan-Turner and Space: 1999 are on their way from Telos Publishing.  Thanks to a teasing Facebook post, we already have three titles on our 2022 reading list… The John Nathan-Turner Doctor Who Production Diary 1979 – 1990 Drawing on documentation from the late producer’s personal archive, it … >

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Philomena Cunk to return in ‘Cunk On Earth’ for BBC Two & Netflix

The intrepid investigator is seeing answers to the big questions about civilisation in Cunk on Earth.  Sometimes it takes a very special reporter to ask the really important questions. Enter Philomena Cunk with Cunk on Earth, her new series set to tackle the fundamentals of humanity. Philomena Cunk first appeared volunteering her unique insights on … >

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Doctor Who: Big Finish celebrate Forty years of the Fifth Doctor

It’s been four decades since Peter Davison visited Castrovalva. Never ones to miss a good anniversary, Doctor Who audio producers Big Finish have released the first of two celebratory volumes to mark Peter Davison’s 40th anniversary as the Doctor. The actor, best known at the time for playing Tristan Farnon in All Creatures Great and … >

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Big Finish cast Michael Troughton as their Second Doctor

Patrick Troughton’s son will take on his father’s role for a new run of box sets. Doctor Who audio producers Big Finish have taken the step of casting Michael Troughton as the Second Doctor. A successful actor in his own right, Michael Troughton starred in the 1980s/90s political sitcom The New Statesman with Rik Mayall. … >

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Doctor Who: Eve of the Daleks first thoughts (spoilers)

Jodie Whittaker’s final Doctor Who Festive Special has just landed. Here’s what we thought of Eve of the Daleks…  Naturally, spoilers follow. Tony Jones: New Years Day brought a treat for Doctor Who fans in the form of Sugar Puffs sponsored Daleks – Invasion Earth: 2150 AD on Talking Pictures TV. It also brought Chris Chibnall’s … >

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