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Ian McArdell

Homicide: Life on the Street

The remastered ‘Homicide: Life on the Street’ is coming to Sky

The broadcaster has picked up all seven series of the influential 90s police drama.  Sky has announced a St. Valentine’s day gift for drama fans – it’s to begin showing the remastered version of Homicide: Life on the Street from 14th February, 2025. Crucially, that means the series will also be available to stream in … >

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Steve Coogan as Brian Walden interviewing Margaret Thatcher (Harriet Walter)

Brian and Maggie – James Graham talks about his political docu-drama

The tale of the pivotal exchanges between Brian Walden and Margaret Thatcher stars Steve Coogan and Harriet Walter.  The lead up to and impact of major interviews are often remarkable stories worth telling in their own right. Recently, we’ve seen two versions of the fateful Newsnight Emily Maitlis/Prince Andrew clash. Now, Channel 4 bring us … >

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Big Finish release The Fugitive Doctor: Most Wanted

Jo Martin’s mysterious Doctor returns as the star of her own audio drama series.  Updates 29/01/25: The Fugitive Doctor: Most Wanted is released. It’s been the best part of three years since it was first announced, but audio adventures of The Fugitive  Doctor are finally here. While the character appeared in the anniversary mini-series Once … >

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Mandy Series 4 - Diane Morgan

Diane Morgan’s ‘Mandy’ is coming back for Series 4

The BBC confirms the start of production on another series of Mandy.  While Philomena Cunk is answering the big questions, Diane Morgan has another character who’s continuing to do well enough for herself. Mandy is coming back for a fourth series, with six more 15-minute episodes. Here’s what’s in store… This series Mandy continues to … >

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Death in Paradise - Don Gilet as DI Mervin Watson

Death in Paradise – Season 14 trailer

The mysteries continue as DI Mervin Wilson gets to know the island of St. Marie.  Updated 27/01/25: Trailer drops for the new series. With investigations resuming on St. Marie this week, the BBC have dropped a trailer for Death in Paradise. Don Gilet’s reluctant detective led the show’s Christmas Special, but the storyline is still … >

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Walking with Dinosaurs - a trio of Albertosaurus

Walking With Dinosaurs – first images from the new series

It’s been over 25 years since we first went Walking With Dinosaurs.  The original show used a mix of CGI and animantronics, mixed with live-action footage, to bring the dinosaurs to life. Now, they’re returning for another six-part series and BBC Factual has released three first look pictures. Each episode will focus on an individual … >

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Amandaland - Philippa Dunne, Lucy Punch & Joanna Lumley

Amandaland trailer & start date for Lucy Punch’s ‘Motherland’ spinoff

The show stars Lucy Punch as the former alpha mum Amanda, now in reduced circumstances.  Thanks to the BBC schedule, we’ve learned that Amandaland premieres on Wednesday, 5th February at 9 pm on BBC One. The comedy spins out of the popular Motherland, taking Lucy Punch’s alpha mum Amanda into new territory post-divorce. Amanda’s joined … >

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Brassic

Brassic – production begins on season 7

However, Sky have revealed that Brassic season 7 will be the show’s last.  Sky have confirmed the start of production on seventh season of Brassic, which is the show’s last hurrah. The comedy, co-created by its star Joe Gilgun (Preacher) and writer Danny Brocklehurst (Ten Pound Poms), comes from producers Calamity Films and will air … >

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Small Town, Big Story by Chris O'Dowd

Small Town, Big Story – trailer & start date

The show, from the mind of Chris O’Dowd, stars Christina Hendricks and Paddy Considine.  Updated 23/01/25: Trailer drops for Small Town, Big Story. We’ve been following this one for as while, but there’s finally a trailer and a start date for Small Town, Big Story. The ‘strangely dramatic comedy’, from Chris O’Dowd, takes place in … >

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