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Ian McArdell

Blake's 7 Series D cast

Blake’s 7: Afterlife – Big Finish to revive the post-series novel

Beyond the bloodbath of Gauda Prime, Blake’s 7: Afterlife explores the fate of the survivors.  After the brutal ‘Blake’, the 21st December 1981 episode that concluded Blake’s 7‘s fourth series, fans were left bereft. They watched Avon take down Blake, Scorpio crash and saw its crew gunned down by Federation troopers. Merry Christmas, eh? Despite … >

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Gerry Anderson's Hit Squad

Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe to develop Gerry Anderson’s Hit Squad

Hit Squad promises a 21st century take on Anderson’s Supermarionation style with a grown-up tone.  From Thunderbirds to Space: 1999, Terrahawks to Space Precinct, the legacy of filmmaker Gerry Anderson is an impressive one. Many of his shows retain a loyal fanbase, still buying merchandise and listening to audio dramas to this day. Of course, … >

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Alien: Earth - the planet cracking like an alien egg

Alien: Earth – another new teaster: Save Yourself

After what feels like a lifetime in development, and numerous teasers and hints, the Alien: Earth television series is almost upon us.  Updated 16/06/25: Save Yourself! Hot on the heels of its official trailer, Alien:Earth – possibly the most teased television series we can remember – has dropped another brief promo. Titled ‘Save Yourself’, it … >

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Mix Tape - Teresa Palmer & Jim Sturgess

Mix Tape – BBC picks up the adaptation of the novel

If like CultBox, you grew up to a soundtrack of 80s music, the BBC’s latest acquisition might be for you. Mix Tape adapts the 2020 novel of the same name by Jane Sanderson into a four-part drama series. The story follows Daniel and Alison, moving between their teenage romance in 1989 Sheffield and the modern-day … >

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Trigger Point

Trigger Point scores a series 4 commission

The EXPOs will return in both 2025 and 2026.  With filming complete on series 3 of itv’s Trigger Point, the broadcaster has confirmed that the show is coming back for a fourth run too. Series 4 will film across the summer months this year. The show, led by Vicky McClure (Line of Duty) as Lana … >

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