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Ian McArdell

Alfie Allen, Shazad Latif & Samira Wiley

Atomic – new Sky action drama begins filming in Morocco

The show stars Alfie Allen, Shazad Latif and Samira Wiley.  As filming begins, Sky have released details of their forthcoming action-packed drama series Atomic. The show follows two unlikely friends, Max and Mohammed, who become swept up in a cartel’s plot to transport uranium across North Africa. Together they face a monumental decision: save themselves or … >

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3 Body Problem

3 Body Problem renewed for “additional episodes” at Netflix

The series will return, but we’re not sure in what form.  Netflix has confirmed the renewal of it lavish sci-fi adaptation 3 Body Problem. The show, based on the trilogy of novels by Cixin Liu, will be back for more – although the streamer has not been forthcoming on quite how many we can expect. … >

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The Life and Death of River Song: Last Words cover art

Big Finish announce ‘The Death and Life of River Song’ (updated)

Alex Kingston’s time-travelling archaeologist launches herself into a new audio series, beginning with a prequel to ‘The Ark in Space’.   Updated 15/05/24: Cover art, cast and storyline details With her creator returning to Doctor Who this weekend, Big Finish have revealed more about River Song’s upcoming audio exploits. The first box set in her new … >

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GoT Prequels: House of the Dragon

House of the Dragon Season 2 – final trailer

It’s time to pick a side. Are you Green or Black? Updated 14/05/24: The final trailer for Season 2 is released. With just over a month until its return, there’s a new trailer abroad for House of the Dragon Season 2. Running to just over two minutes, it focusses on the prize the two houses … >

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The Feud

C5 announce ‘The Feud’ for Jill Halfpenny & Rupert Penry-Jones

The drama also stars Jamie-Lee O’Donnell, Larry Lamb and Alex Macqueen.  Channel 5 have announced a new paranoia-filled drama, The Feud, created and written by Aschlin Ditta (The Inheritance). The show focuses on a seemingly idyllic suburban street, until once couple decide to have a kitchen extension… Here’s what we know…  The Feud introduces Emma … >

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Big Finish open The Paul Spragg Memorial Writers’ Opportunity 2024

The annual competition seeks to encourage fresh writing talent, with the winner seeing their Doctor Who short story recorded and published.  Doctor Who audio producers Big Finish Productions have once again opened submissions for their annual Paul Spragg Memorial Writers’ Opportunity. The competition, which takes place in memory of their late colleague Paul Spragg, seeks … >

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Sheridan Smith

ITV announce Sheridan Smith in ‘I Fought The Law’

Sheridan Smith will play Ann Ming, who battled for 15 years to ensure her daughter’s murderer faced justice.  ITV and Hera Pictures (Mary & George) have announced a drama which tells the remarkable story of Ann Ming. Sheridan Smith will play the campaigner who took on the justice system to change the Double Jeopardy law. … >

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Wednesday Season 2 cast revealed as the show enters production

Steve Buscemi, Thandiwe Newton and Billie Piper join the main cast of Wednesday‘s second run.  With Wednesday back in production, in Ireland rather than Bulgaria this time. the show has confirmed its cast. Naturally Jenna Ortega returns to her star-making lead role as Wednesday Addams. She’s joined by Emma Myers as Enid, Joy Sunday as … >

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