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Ian McArdell

Inside No. 9 Stage/Fright

Inside No. 9 heads the West End with Stage/Fright

As the show begins its impressive ninth and final run, there’s a whole new way to go Inside No.9.  The acclaimed Inside No. 9 starts its final series tonight on BBC Two, but it’s not the last of the show. Those creative devils Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith are bringing the show to the West … >

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Iris – Sky announces new thriller series from Luther creator

The show, from Neil Cross, will star Niamh Algar and Tom Hollander.  Sky have announced a new series from the Luther creator and sometime Doctor Who scribe Neil Cross. The show, which begins filming in this month in Sardinia, promises to be a sun-drenched chase thriller. It stars Niamh Algar (Malpractice, Mary & George) and … >

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Death in Paradise - Don Gillet

Death in Paradise – Don Gilet announced as the show’s new lead

Detective Inspector Mervin Wilson will take up his Caribbean post this Christmas.  Since Ralf Little’s Neville Parker departed St. Marie for pastures new in March, we’ve been waiting to hear of his replacement. Now we have the answer – it’s Don Gilet. The Walsall born actor, best known for his role as Lucas Johnson on … >

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Gavin and Stacey

Gavin & Stacey: The Finale – confirmed for Christmas 2024

The much-loved sitcom returns for one final festive outing on December 25th.  After a flurry of speculation in February, roundly denied by all, the BBC have confirmed that Gavin & Stacey is coming back. However, there’s a twist in the tale – the show is returning for one last Christmas Special. Writers James Corden and … >

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Presumed Innocent - Jake Gyllenhaal

Presumed Innocent – Apple TV+ drop trailer for its legal thriller

The eight-part series adaptation of Presumed Innocent stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Ruth Negga.  Apple TV+ have released the trailer for Presumed Innocent, starring Jake Gyllenhaal. The legal thriller draws on the 1987 best-seller by Scott Turow, made famous by its Harrison Ford fronted movie adaptation in 1990. Now, it becomes an eight-part limited series for … >

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Rebus

Rebus – start date and images for the new series

Richard Rankin takes the title role in a new show, based on the Inspector Rebus novels.  Back in March, we noted that the BBC had picked up a new Rebus adaptation, Now, the corporation has released images and confirmed a start date for the show. For the binge inclined, all six episodes land on BBC … >

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Matt Smith on stage with Orbital at Glastonbury

The CultBox Podcast Roundup – April 2024

Here’s our April 2024 Podcast Roundup – what we’ve been listening to in the worlds of CultBox.  In no particular order, our picks this month are… Table Manners S16, Ep 25: Billie Piper Jessie and Lennie are joined for breakfast by Billie Piper, who was out promoting Scoop. However, the chat goes much wider and … >

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Scooby-Doo live-action series in the works for Netflix

Pump up the tyres on the Mystery Machine and get the snacks in, Scooby-Doo is preparing for new adventures.  News has broken, via The Hollywood Reporter, that Netflix is planning for a live-action version of Hanna-Barbera’s Scooby-Doo. The classic cartoon franchise, which has endured since 1969, features four young adults and a talking dog who … >

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