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Ian McArdell

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Black Doves – Netflix release another trailer for their festive thriller

The show stars Keira Knightley and Ben Wilshaw as a spy and an assassin, respectively.  Updated 27/11/24: Second Trailer for Black Doves. As time ticks inexorably down towards the festive season, unless you’re of the opinion that we’re already in it, Netflix have the treats. Dropping on Thursday, 5th December, is the Joe Barton-penned Christmas … >

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Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is dropping a day early

Get ready to explore the Star Wars universe from a new perspective.  The Star Wars television series on Disney+ have had a varied response over the past few years. There have been hits like The Mandalorian and Andor, alongside less well-received shows such as The Acolyte. Now, the latest show is nearly upon us and Disney+ … >

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Beast Games

Prime Video drops a teaser for Beast Games

Ahead of its 19th December launch date, Prime Video have released a first-look trailer for their upcoming gameshow Beast Games.  Co-created and fronted by the YouTuber “MrBeast” aka Jimmy Donaldson, Beast Games has 1,000 contestants competing for $5 million dollars. Here’s what Prime Video say: From the groundbreaking mind of MrBeast comes a new, record-breaking … >

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The Day of the Jackal – Sky confirm a second season

The thriller stars Eddie Redmayne as the lone assassin, with Lashana Lynch as the intelligence officer determined to catch him.  Sky and Peacock’s adaptation of The Day of the Jackal has launched to critical acclaim and impressive viewing figures on both sides of the Atlantic. The story, famously the bases for a 1973 movie (and … >

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Bad Tidings

Bad Tidings – trailer for Sky’s Christmas Comedy

The mischievous Christmas comedy special stars Lee Mack and Chris McCausland. Written by two of the Ghosts team, Laurence Rickard and Martha Howe-Douglas, Bad Tidings sounds like it could be a lot of fun – like a grown up take on Home Alone. Doubtless it won’t hurt that McCausland is riding high thanks to his impressive performances … >

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A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder – series 2 announced

Emma Myers will return as Pip Fitz-Amobi as her investigations continue.  The BBC have announced that a second series of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is in the works. The YA mystery thriller, based on Holly Jackson’s books, stars Wednesday‘s Emma Myers. She returns for series two alongside Zain Iqbal as Ravi Singh. Here’s … >

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Doctor Who – Once and Future: Coda – The Final Act audio review

Big Finish’s Doctor Who 60th anniversary mini-series drops an extra morsel, pitting Doctor against Doctor for Once and Future: Coda – The Final Act.  The 60th anniversary tale Doctor Who: Once and Future raced up and down the timelines of the Whoniverse last year. Monthly instalments dropped from April 2023, each fronted by a different incarnation of … >

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Doctor Who: The Trials of a Time Lord – audio box set review

Old Sixie is back for a tale which features enemies from all across his era.  This year, Big Finish are celebrating Colin Baker’s four decades as the Sixth Doctor. They’ve done this with two longer tales, each bringing in elements from his time onscreen and his many audio dramas. The first audio box set, The … >

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The Artful Dodger

The Artful Dodger – Disney confirm Season 2 is coming

There’s more to come from Dodger and Fagin Down Under.  Towards the end of 2023, Disney+ brought us a new take on Charles Dickens’ famous character Jack Dawkins. Better known as The Artful Dodger, he’s one of the most memorable characters from Oliver Twist. In the show, which catches up with the former pickpocket as … >

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