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Ian McArdell

Sherwood Series 2

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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Wednesday – behind-the-scenes look at Season 2

Netflix’s Geeked Week have given us a look at Wednesday Season 2 in production.  While the show doesn’t return until 2025, Wednesday‘s streaming home has delivered a first look. Provided as part of Netflix’s Geeked Week, the behind-the-scenes promo lifts the curtain on the series which is currently filming in Ireland. As well as star Jenna … >

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Black Mirror is coming back with another killer cast list

Season 7 of Black Mirror will star Peter Capaldi, Paul Giamatti, Rashida Jones & Harriet Walter.  The disturbing Black Mirror will soon be back at Netflix for a seventh season. Having started its life on Channel 4 back in 2010, the show migrated to the streamer after a couple of seasons and has gone from … >

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The Riot Women writer and cast: Sally Wainwright, Joanna Scanlan, Rosalie Craig, Lorraine Ashbourne, Tamsin Greig & Amelia Bullmore

BBC announce Sally Wainwright’s Riot Women

Joanna Scanlan, Rosalie Craig, Tamsin Greig, Lorraine Ashbourne and Amelia Bullmore are in the band.  The BBC and BritBox International have announced the cast of Riot Women. The show is the latest drama series from writer Sally Wainwright (Happy Valley, Renegade Nell). Made by Drama Republic (One Day), it’s currently filming in West Yorkshire. Here’s … >

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The Fourth Doctor Adventures: Dominant Species – audio review

Harry Sullivan and Naomi Cross conclude their adventures with Tom Baker’s Fourth Doctor.  UNIT’s medic Harry Sullivan continues his time-travels, in the company of Naomi Cross – a fellow UNIT operative. Dominant Species is their third box set of tales, made up of a 2-part story on a ship crossing the Atlantic in WWI, and … >

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