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Ian McArdell

Dark Gallifrey: Morbius trilogy – Doctor Who audio drama review

Back in Gallifrey’s history Morbius was defeated… but he’s a villain who doesn’t intend on staying dead!  2024 sees the beginning of a multi-year, multi-part series entitled Dark Gallifrey. Set in the Whoniverse, it showcases Time Lord villains who have troubled the timelines over the show’s long history. As the saga rolls out we’re promised … >

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The Acolyte – Disney calls time on the Star Wars series

The show, set in the High Republic era, told the story of a pair of force sensitive twins. According to a Deadline report, Disney+’s The Acolyte won’t be continuing to a second season. The show, from showrunner Lesley Headland, is a mystery-thriller set in the Star Wars universe’s High Republic era. It began with a … >

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First Day on Earth – BBC confirm new Michaela Coel drama

The star of I May Destroy You returns to the corporation for her latest series. Since breaking through with her sitcom Chewing Gum, Michaela Coel’s rise has been fascinating. From guest roles in Black Mirror and Mr. & Mrs. Smith, to starring in Marvel’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. At the same time, Coel writes and … >

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Dark Matter – renewed for Season 2 at Apple TV+

Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly star in the alternate realities thriller series. Following the season one finale, Apple TV+ have confirmed that Dark Matter will continue. The sci-fi thriller, led by Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly, adapts Blake Crouch’s novel of the same name. The series follows Jason Dessen (Joel Edgerton), a, professor and family … >

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Long Way Up – another adventure for Ewan McGregor & Charley Boorman

The new series of Long Way Up takes the pair from Scotland to England by a highly indirect route.  Best friends Ewan McGregor (Obi-Wan Kenobi) & Charley Boorman are returning for another motorbike adventure. The Long Way shows, which follow the pair on lengthy international treks, first began in the mid-00s. They were revived for … >

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A Very Royal Scandal – first look at the Prince Andrew interview drama

Prime Video’s take on the story surrounding Prince Andrew’s impactful interview lands this September.  In April, Netflix landed their Scoop, a film dramatization of the Prince Andrew Newsnight interview affair. Now, it’s the turn of Prime Video who have a longer, three-part retelling of the story. This comes from the producers of A Very English Scandal … >

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Daddy Issues – Aimee Lou Wood & David Morrissey on their new comedy

The stars of Daddy Issues on working together and filming in Stockport.  The new BBC Three sitcom Daddy Issues lands today. Starring Aimee Lou Wood (Sex Education) and David Morrissey (Sherwood), it’s a big-hearted father/daughter tale as the pair find themselves in a flat share situation. The show comes from writer  writer Danielle Ward (Brassic). … >

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Slow Horses – full trailer released for Season 4

Jackson Lamb and the Slough House team are back with a blast as a bombing detonates personal secrets.  Updated 14/08/24: Apple TV+ have dropped the official trailer for the fourth series of Slow Horses. The new six-part run begins on Wednesday, September 4th with episodes landing weekly. For more on the series, check out our previous … >

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Supacell Season 2 confirmed by Netflix

The South Londoners with superpowers will return for more.  Netflix have official announced the continuation of Supacell with news of a season 2. The show, which brings a grounded South London take on the superhero genre, topped Netflix’s global TV series list and maintained a spot in the Top 10 for six weeks, assuring its … >

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