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Ian McArdell

Ahsoka - Ray Stevenson as Baylan Skoll

Star Wars: Ahsoka S2 – Rory McCann cast as Baylan Skoll?

Game of Thrones star Rory McCann is reportedly taking on the late Ray Stevenson’s role as the former Jedi in Ahsoka.  In 2023’s Star Wars television series Ahsoka, alongside seeing animated Star Wars: Rebels heroes in live-action, one of the most interesting characters was that of the fallen Jedi Baylan Skoll. Working for the Nightsisters, … >

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M. Son of the Century - Luca Marinelli as Benito Mussolini

Mussolini: Son of the Century – full trailer and start date

Luca Marinelli stars as Benito Mussolini in the forthcoming Sky original series.  Updated 10/01/25: Sky reveal a full-length trailer and the series’ premiere date It’s felt like a long time coming, but Sky have confirmed the start date for Mussolini: Son of the Century. Interestingly, the series title now includes the fascist dictator’s surname, rather … >

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Holes

Disney+ orders a pilot for a ‘Holes’ tv series

The streamer is mining the Disney back catalogue for inspiration again.  According to news via Variety, a pilot has been ordered for Holes, based Louis Sachar’s 1998 book. To many, the story may be best known thanks to its 2003 movie adaptation from Walt Disney Pictures. Holes tells the story of Stanley Yelnats, an unlucky … >

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Reacher Season 3

Reacher – Season 3 full trailer lands

Jack Reacher faces his biggest challenge yet.  Updated 09/02/25: Prime reveal a full two-minute trailer for the new season of Reacher. We’ve known for a while that season 3 of Reacher is landing in February. The show, already commissioned for a fourth outing and with a spin-off in the works too, was Prime Video’s most viewed … >

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The Dry series 2

The Dry – third series confirmed as the second lands on itv1

Shiv Sheridan returns as the family face their biggest challenge yet.  ITV has confirmed that its critically acclaimed comedy-drama The Dry is progressing to a third series. The show has been streamed over 8 million times across its first two runs on itvx. The Dry follows recovering alcoholic Shiv Sheridan (Roisin Gallagher) in her attempts … >

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The Last of Us

The Last of Us Season 2 is confirmed for April

The show adapts the acclaimed game series by Naughty Dog.  HBO, and Sky in the UK, have released a trailer confirming that The Last of Us returns in April 2025. The post-zombie apocalypse series was a monster hit in early 2023 and scored a prompt recommission. It appears that season 2 will follow the storyline … >

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Doomwatch

Doomwatch TV series is coming to Talking Pictures

The 1970s series followed a team who investigated environmental and technological dangers. Back in 2021, we were excited to report that the Doomwatch film was coming to Talking Pictures TV. Now, the archive broadcaster has announced that it is about to begin airing the original television series. Featuring John Paul, Simon Oates and Robert Powell, Doomwatch followed … >

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The Third Doctor Adventures – ‘The Quintessence’ audio review

The Doctor and Jo Jones face the original Cybermen from the doomed planet of Mondas.  Pitting the Third Doctor against the Cybermen is always something special, as we didn’t see them during Pertwee era. While it’s happened before on audio, ‘The Quintessence’ offers an intriguing new spin; rather than the robotic sounding creatures who evolved … >

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