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Ian McArdell

The Feud

C5 announce ‘The Feud’ for Jill Halfpenny & Rupert Penry-Jones

The drama also stars Jamie-Lee O’Donnell, Larry Lamb and Alex Macqueen.  Channel 5 have announced a new paranoia-filled drama, The Feud, created and written by Aschlin Ditta (The Inheritance). The show focuses on a seemingly idyllic suburban street, until once couple decide to have a kitchen extension… Here’s what we know…  The Feud introduces Emma … >

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Big Finish open The Paul Spragg Memorial Writers’ Opportunity 2024

The annual competition seeks to encourage fresh writing talent, with the winner seeing their Doctor Who short story recorded and published.  Doctor Who audio producers Big Finish Productions have once again opened submissions for their annual Paul Spragg Memorial Writers’ Opportunity. The competition, which takes place in memory of their late colleague Paul Spragg, seeks … >

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Sheridan Smith

ITV announce Sheridan Smith in ‘I Fought The Law’

Sheridan Smith will play Ann Ming, who battled for 15 years to ensure her daughter’s murderer faced justice.  ITV and Hera Pictures (Mary & George) have announced a drama which tells the remarkable story of Ann Ming. Sheridan Smith will play the campaigner who took on the justice system to change the Double Jeopardy law. … >

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Wednesday Season 2 cast revealed as the show enters production

Steve Buscemi, Thandiwe Newton and Billie Piper join the main cast of Wednesday‘s second run.  With Wednesday back in production, in Ireland rather than Bulgaria this time. the show has confirmed its cast. Naturally Jenna Ortega returns to her star-making lead role as Wednesday Addams. She’s joined by Emma Myers as Enid, Joy Sunday as … >

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Iris – Sky announces new thriller series from Luther creator

The show, from Neil Cross, will star Niamh Algar and Tom Hollander.  Sky have announced a new series from the Luther creator and sometime Doctor Who scribe Neil Cross. The show, which begins filming in this month in Sardinia, promises to be a sun-drenched chase thriller. It stars Niamh Algar (Malpractice, Mary & George) and … >

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Death in Paradise - Don Gillet

Death in Paradise – Don Gilet announced as the show’s new lead

Detective Inspector Mervin Wilson will take up his Caribbean post this Christmas.  Since Ralf Little’s Neville Parker departed St. Marie for pastures new in March, we’ve been waiting to hear of his replacement. Now we have the answer – it’s Don Gilet. The Walsall born actor, best known for his role as Lucas Johnson on … >

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Gavin and Stacey

Gavin & Stacey: The Finale – confirmed for Christmas 2024

The much-loved sitcom returns for one final festive outing on December 25th.  After a flurry of speculation in February, roundly denied by all, the BBC have confirmed that Gavin & Stacey is coming back. However, there’s a twist in the tale – the show is returning for one last Christmas Special. Writers James Corden and … >

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Presumed Innocent - Jake Gyllenhaal

Presumed Innocent – Apple TV+ drop trailer for its legal thriller

The eight-part series adaptation of Presumed Innocent stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Ruth Negga.  Apple TV+ have released the trailer for Presumed Innocent, starring Jake Gyllenhaal. The legal thriller draws on the 1987 best-seller by Scott Turow, made famous by its Harrison Ford fronted movie adaptation in 1990. Now, it becomes an eight-part limited series for … >

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