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Ian McArdell

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Dark Gallifrey: The War Master trilogy audio review

The saga continues, drawing in Bernice Summerfield, Torchwood’s Captain John and the War Doctor. 2024 has seen the start of Dark Gallifrey – a multi-year, multi-part series set in the Whoniverse. Taking the focus from the Doctor, the saga instead shines a light on their greatest foes – villainous Time Lords. First up was a … >

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The Last of Us – Season 2 teaser and artwork revealed

It’s our first look at season 2, which begins with a five-year time jump… In celebration of “The Last of Us” Day on September 26th – the in-universe day that the cordyceps virus catalysed and kicked off the zombie apocalypse – there’s a teaser for the show’s quickly confirmed second run. After its record-breaking launch, … >

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Showtrial Series 2 – start date and trailer revealed

Showtrial‘s new storyline sees a climate activist left for dead, and a serving policeman named as his killer.  The BBC has announced the launch date and released the trailer for the new series of Showtrial. The five-part series, from creator/writer Ben Richards, begins at 9PM on Sunday October 6th, 2024. The trailer sees Adeel Akhtar (Sherwood) … >

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Robocop – news of a new television series

James Wan is set to executive produce a new Robocop show for Prime Video. Since Amazon purchased MGM, they’ve understandably been looking at the studio’s back catalogue for potential IP to exploit. One of the properties they’re making progress on is Robocop. Paul Verhoeven’s 1987 movie is a classic – blending gore and tragedy with … >

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Disclaimer* – full trailer for Alfonso Cuarón’s new Apple TV+ thriller

Disclaimer* stars Cate Blanchett, Kevin Kline and Sacha Baron Cohen.  Updated 25/09/24: Apple TV+ drop a full trailer. With it’s October premiere coming up fast, Apple TV+ have revealed the trailer for Alfonso Cuarón’s Disclaimer*. The 7-part psychological thriller stars Cate Blanchett as Catherine Ravenscroft – a journalist who has built a career by revealing … >

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MGM+ order a new take on Robin Hood

The legend takes a romantic turn with a show that will focus on the romantic relationship between Rob and Marion.  With showrunner John Glenn and producer/director Jonathan English (The Ark), MGM+ are tacking the legend of Robin Hood. Production begins in February, with the show shooting a 10-episode first season at PFI Studios in Serbia. … >

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BBC commissions Sherwood Series 3

The critically acclaimed Sherwood has further stories to tell. The BBC have confirmed that its high profile drama Sherwood will be back for a third series. The show, from writer James Graham, is based in Nottinghamshire. The first series looked at the long impact of the 80s miners’ strike. The most recent run, which concluded … >

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Blake’s 7 revives Avon’s backstory in Avon – A Terrible Aspect

Paul Darrow’s Blake’s 7 prequel novel for his character gets the audiobook treatment.  Last month, we heard that Blake’s 7, the classic BBC science fiction series, is getting the Blu ray treatment. The classic 70s/80’s BBC series will enjoy updated effects and interviews from the team behind Doctor Who – The Collection. Now, the late … >

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The Guest – BBC announce new thriller series for Eve Myles

The Torchwood star leads a cast which includes Gabrielle Creevy, Emun Elliott and Clive Russell. The BBC has commissioned a new Cardiff based thriller series starring Eve Myles (Hijack) and Gabrielle Creevy (In My Skin). They describe the show as an “… addictive, fast-paced story that centres on the toxic and beguiling relationship between a … >

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