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Ian McArdell

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The Boys will end with Series 5

As the fourth run of the diabolically superpowered drama hits, there’s confirmation that Series 5 will be the last of The Boys.  Fun, furious and filthy, Prime Video’s superpowered drama The Boys returns to Prime Video today. The show’s fourth series promises a well-timed election storyline, as the villainous Vought Industries supports the nefarious Senator … >

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The Jetty – new images from Jenna Coleman’s new drama series

The show deals with issues surrounding sexual morality, age of consent, grooming, identity and memory. The BBC have released new pictures from its forthcoming Lancashire-based crime drama The Jetty. The four-part series takes place in an eerie lakeside town where an arson, missing persons cold case, and an illicit triangle are intricately intertwined. Written and … >

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Who Do You Think You Are? announces Series 21 line up

The enduring genealogy show features Vicky McClure, Rose Ayling-Ellis and Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill.  Who Do You Think You Are? returns for its 21st series and the BBC have confirmed the famous faces involved. We’re told to expect “… more shocking discoveries and revelations, as seven celebrities set out on their ancestral journeys and unveil epic … >

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Susan’s War continues at Big Finish with two new releases

The Doctor’s granddaughter returns for further audio adventures in the Time War.  Back in 2020, Doctor Who audio producers Big Finish addressed the fate of the Doctor’s granddaughter during the Time War. As the conflict between the Time Lords and the Daleks engulfed the universe, Susan’s War saw her recruited to aid her people – … >

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The Seven Dials Mystery – Chris Chibnall adapts Agatha Christie (updated)

The Former Doctor Who and Broadchurch showrunner is returning to television.  Updated 12/06/24: Casting revealed for three major roles in The Seven Dials Mystery. Thanks to news broken in Variety, we now know three stars for the upcoming Netflix Agatha Christie adaptation. First up, Mia McKenna-Bruce – the recipient of BAFTA’s 2023 Rising Star award … >

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Sontarans vs Rutans: In Name Only – Doctor Who audio review

The four-part mini-series ends with a tale set inside the Time War.  All roads lead to the temporal conflict between the Doctor’s people and the Daleks, as this final tale ties up the threads of Sontarans vs Rutans. In Name Only The action begins with a TARDIS arriving on a Gallifreyan outpost and a deadly … >

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Sherwood – first look images from series two

The acclaimed drama adds big names to the cast for its second run including David Harewood and Robert Lindsay.  In 2022, James Graham’s Sherwood won plaudits for its gritty portrayal of community and modern-day Britain. The show returns later this year and the BBC have now released a number of cast images. Here’s what we … >

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