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Ian McArdell

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The Guilty Innocent – Christopher Eccleston fronts new documentary series

The star presents The Guilty Innocent with Christopher Eccleston, looking at two miscarriages of justice.  In The Guilty Innocent, Christopher Eccleston (True Detective: Night Country) bring us an in-depth contemporary investigation of an infamous case of wrongful conviction. The show uses archive footage, talking head interviews with historical experts and reconstruction to bring each story … >

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The Fourth Doctor Adventures – Storm of the Sea Devils audio review

The Doctor reunites with an old friend and finds a new companion in adventures that take them from the mangrove swamps of West Bengal to an alien holiday resort. Tom Baker’s thirteenth series of Doctor Who audio adventures kicks off (another) new era. For this run, he’s joined by former companion Surgeon-Lieutenant Harry Sullivan as … >

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The Genius Game

The Genius Game – David Tennant to host a new itv game show

The Doctor Who star will front the UK version of the South Korean reality game show.  Actor, presenter, podcaster – it appears that David Tennant is adding yet another string to his bow. The ever-industrious star has just been announced as the host of a new itv game show. Just when does he sleep? Here’s … >

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Christopher Nolan to reimagine The Prisoner?

The Oscar winning director of Oppenheimer may be turning his attention to the classic 1960s series. With a clutch of Oscars under his belt for Oppenheimer, you’d imagine the world is Christopher Nolan’s oyster. As the acclaimed director of three blockbuster Batman movies, as well as critical and box office hits such as Dunkirk, Interstellar … >

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Taskmaster announces its Series 17 lineup (updated)

The contestants hoping to impress Greg Davies include Steve Pemberton and Nick Mohammed.  Updated 13/03/24: Taskmaster’s start date is revealed. The mighty Taskmaster revealed its line-up for the celebrity quiz challenge show’s 17th regular series back in January. Steve Pemberton and Nick Mohammed will compete alongside Joanne McNally, John Robins and Sophie Willan. Now, we … >

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Fear – Prime Video greenlights thriller for Compston and Mohindra

The pair will star as a married couple who relocate for a fresh start.  Thanks to Deadline and The Herald, we’ve learned that Martin Compston (Mayflies) is Glasgow bound. His next project, Fear, is based on Dirk Kurbjuweit’s German bestseller and co-stars Anjli Mohindra (The Lazarus Project). Fear A three-part psychological thriller, Fear tells the … >

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The Crow Girl – Paramount+ greenlights novel adaptation

The television version of Erik Axl Sund’s novel will star Eve Myles, Katherine Kelly and Dougray Scott.  Paramount+ have announced an adaptation of the thriller novel The Crow Girl. Produced by Buccaneer (Irvine Welsh’s Crime, Marcella), the story will play out across six hour-long episodes. This announcement comes just weeks after Paramount+ pulled the plug … >

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The BBC is returning to Shetland for two more series

With Ashely Jensen leading the investigations, Shetland is commissioned for 2024 and 2025.  Following its successful transition into a post-Jimmy Perez era, after Douglas Henshall left the show, the BBC’s Scottish Isles drama now has its future assured. The BBC have commissioned both Series 9 and 10 of the detective drama Shetland, which is based … >

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