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Ian McArdell

The Xenomorph from the Alien: Earth teaser

Alien: Earth – another teaser for the Alien television series

On Earth, everyone can hear you scream!  Updated 21/11/24: Another look at the Xenomorph. While it’s slated for 2025, September brought us a first brief teaser for the long awaited Alien: Earth television series. That one came from makers FX and aired before some screenings of the Alien: Romulus movie. Now Disney+, the show’s streaming home, … >

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The Agency

The Agency – second trailer for Michael Fassbender’s spy series

The series tells the story of a burnt-out spy in a deadly game of international intrigue.  Updated 20/11/24: Second trailer and featurette Ahead of the show’s launch on Friday, 29th November, Paramount+ have dropped a second trailer for The Agency. The starry new spy show, fronted by Michael Fassbender, sees his character attempting to return … >

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Taskmaster

Taskmaster’s New Year Treat 2025 – the line up

The New Year brings a footballer, a mathematician, a pop star, a Money Saving Expert and a sitcom legend.  With it’s most recent series concluded, and Junior Taskmaster out of the blocks on Friday nights, Taskmaster is eyeing 2025. Channel 4 have announced the line up for Taskmaster’s New Year Treat 2025, now an annual … >

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Death in Paradise 2024 Christmas Special

Death in Paradise Christmas Special 2024 – guests announced

It’s a Caribbean Christmas for Don Gilet as he takes over the lead role on Death in Paradise.  As St. Marie takes delivery of a new detective this Christmas, in the shape of Don Gilet’s DI Mervin Wilson, he’s going to need a case to investigate. Fortunately, the BBC have just released details of the … >

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SAS Rogue Heroes series two trailer

The rollicking origin story of the SAS in the WWII continues with the war in Europe.  It’s been over two years since we first met the rough and ready heroes of the SAS, as brought to life in SAS Rogue Heroes. Steven Knight’s raucous drama, inspired by Ben Macintyre’s best-selling book, told the story of … >

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Gary Oldman with Pudsey

Children in Need 2024 – Outnumbered, Doctor Who and more

The BBC’s annual fundraiser Children in Need, kicks off on BBC One at 7pm.  Presenting the usual mix of sketches and performances, the show’s presenters are Ade Adepitan MBE, Mel Giedroyc, Rochelle Humes, Vernon Kay, Chris Ramsey and Lenny Rush. Among the contributions from Strictly Come Dancing and Graham Norton, a few things have caught … >

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Andor - Season 2 logo

Andor Season 2 Empire magazine cover story

The final run of Andor sees Cassian “fully committed to the Rebellion”, according to actor Diego Luna.  While the second (and final) season of Andor: A Star Wars Story is not due until April, it’s become the cover story of the latest issue of Empire Magazine. The magazine promises a deep-dive into the long-awaited return of … >

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