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Ian McArdell

Washington Black – trailer for Hulu novel adaptation

The series stars Sterling K Brown and Ernest Kingsley Jr.  Ahead of its July launch, Hulu has revealed the trailer for its new historical adaptation Washington Black. Based on Esi Edugyan’ bestseller, it tells the story of an 11-year-old boy born on a Barbados sugar plantation, whose “prodigious scientific mind sets him on a path … >

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A House of Dynamite

A House of Dynamite – Idris Elba leads Kathryn Bigelow’s new thriller

Netflix reveal cast details for Bigelow’s A House of Dynamite, teasing a compelling premise.  We’re promised a “sharp and visceral” story from writer Noah Oppenheim (Zero Day, Jackie). However, the streamer is keeping the storyline tightly to itself and the synopsis gives away little… When a single, unattributed missile is launched at the United States, … >

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Renegade Nell

Renegade Nell lands on ITVX

It may have failed to charm sufficient audiences to get a recommission on Disney+, but the charming magical fantasy series Renegade Nell is now available to a wider audience due to a hookup with ITVX.  It’s not first time shows have made this leap, with the terrific Extraordinary and the medieval detective adaptation Shardlake, both cut … >

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Peter Purves as Steven Taylor in Doctor Who

Big Finish celebrates 60 years of Peter Purves in Doctor Who

Peter Purves joined the TARDIS as Space Pilot Steven Taylor in 1965 as still plays the role 60 years on.  After the departure of original companions Ian and Barbara, the next addition to Doctor Who‘s ever-changing line-up was Steven Taylor. Played by Peter Purves, Steven was a space pilot from Earth’s future who joined the … >

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Twenty Twenty Six - Hugh Bonneville as Ian Fletcher

Ian Fletcher to return for ‘Twenty Twenty Six’

His next career move takes him to Miami as the Director of Integrity on the Twenty Twenty Six Oversight Team.  It’s been a while since we’ve heard from Ian Fletcher. After heading the Olympic Deliverance Commission in the run up to London Twenty Twelve, he went on to a stint as Head of Values at … >

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The Trip to the Northern Lights - Steve Coogan & Rob Brydon

The Trip to the Northern Lights – Brydon and Coogan reunited

Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon are off on another trip.  It’s been over five years since their last adventure, but Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan are to film another series of The Trip. This time, the pair are bound for the Northern Lights – taking in the “rugged beauty of Northern Europe”. The series, again directed … >

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California Avenue cast - Bill Nighy, Helena Bonham Carter, Erin Doherty and Tom Burke.

California Avenue – cast announced for new Hugo Blick drama

Bill Nighy, Helena Bonham-Carter, Erin Doherty and Tom Burke lead the California Avenue cast.  The BBC has announced California Avenue, a new drama from the award winning writer and director Hugo Blick (The English). The six-part series comes from Drama Republic, makers of One Day and Doctor Foster. Here’s what we know… California Avenue is … >

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