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Ian McArdell

Scooby-Doo

Scooby-Doo – Netflix confirms a live action television series

Last year, news broke that Netflix were at work on a live-action version of Scooby-Doo.  Now, the streamer confirms that it’s granted the show an eight-episode series order. Scooby-Doo comes from Warner Bros. TV, with creators Josh Applebaum and Scott Rosenberg (of Midnight Radio), and executive producer Greg Berlanti. Applebaum and Rosenberg will serve as … >

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Gemma Arterton, star of Secret Service

Secret Service – Gemma Arterton to lead new ITV spy drama

The show adapts the novel by ITV News anchor Tom Bradby.  ITV have announced Secret Service, a new, high-profile espionage drama starring Gemma Arterton. Adapted from Tom Bradby’s novel, the show promises “to be a powerful drama that captures the complexity of contemporary geopolitics while delivering edge-of-your-seat storytelling.” Arterton will play senior MI6 officer Kate … >

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The Cage cast - Sheridan Smith & Michael Socha

The Cage – BBC announces drama for Sheridan Smith & Michael Socha

The pair will play rivals who are robbing the casino they work for.  The BBC have announced a new show from writer Tony Schumacher, creator of The Responder. The Cage is a high-stakes, high energy crime story set in the world of a Liverpool casino. When Leanne (Smith) and Matty (Socha) discover they are both … >

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Alien: Earth – trailer for the forthcoming television show

The long-awaited FX series Alien: Earth television series isn’t here yet, but there’s a new teaser showing the Alien heading towards our planet.  Updated 26/03/25: It’s coming! The Alien:Earth television series is coming this summer, and the promos for the show have been slowly teasing the show’s setup. We’ve seen the Alien creature looking at … >

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Andor Season 2 final trailer lands

Diego Luna’s rebel pilot Cassian Andor returns, moving inexorably towards his fate in Rogue One.  Updated 25/03/25 – Final trailer As we inch closer to the return of Star Wars: Andor, on April 22nd, Disney+ have released another trailer. Billed as the final trailer, the 1 minute 20 sec promo showcases all the returning players, … >

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Beth – Channel 4 commissions a sci-fi streaming drama

Beth will be the first digital original drama to broadcast on Channel 4’s YouTube.  We live in an age where linear TV is often not the first place that viewers encounter programmes. Rather than fighting that fact, Channel 4 are embracing it with a new commission. Beth, a new drama in three 15-minute parts, is … >

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Severance

Severance Season 3 is confirmed

The drama continues at Lumon Industries.  On the heels of the second season of Severance, the thriller series has been recommissioned for a third season. The renewal doesn’t come as much of a surprise, with Severance garnering both critical acclaim and a loyal viewership. According to Deadline, the show has broken records as Apple TV+’s … >

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Who Do You Think You Are? – Series 22 guests announced

The latest run of the genealogy show features Andrew Garfield, Diane Morgan and Aisling Bea. The BBC has announced the celebrities uncovering their family history on Who Do You Think You Are? series 22. The eight-part run, from producers Wall to Wall Media, will air with the following line-up: Andrew Garfield Known for playing Spider-Man … >

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Comic Relief: Red Nose Day 2025 hosts

Red Nose Day 2025 – comedy sketches tonight

It’s the annual Comic Relief fundraiser tonight on BBC One, with the usual mix of comedy, live performances and surprises.  This year Red Nose Day is celebrating 40 years of going big, giving big, and feeling good together. The presenting line-up are Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall, Joel Dommett, Alison Hammond, Rylan Clark and Alesha Dixon. … >

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