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Set even earlier than House of the Dragon, the new show would chronicle Aegon’s conquest. Not content with House of the Dragon, the forthcoming Dunk and Egg series and various animated ideas, The Hollywood Reporter have indicated that HBO are actively developing a further live-action shows set in Westeros. Taking place further back in time … >
Directed by Sheen, the drama comes from writer James Graham. The Way has to be one of most anticipated dramas for 2024. It’s Michael Sheen’s directorial debut, and he has created the story with writer James Graham (Sherwood) and Adam Curtis (HyperNormalisation). Here’s the official synopsis for The Way: Ambitious, powerful and surprising, The Way … >
Stephen Noonan’s tenure as the First Doctor continues with the return of an old companion. Now in his third boxset of adventures, Stephen Noonan’s performance of the First Doctor breaks new ground. Fugitive of the Daleks not only pits him against his deadliest foes, but also reunites the Doctor with a former companion. Vicki (Maureen … >
From acclaimed writer Paul Cornell, Goth Opera sees The Fifth Doctor, Tegan and Nyssa battling bloodsuckers in 1990’s Manchester. After a long gap, Doctor Who audio producers Big Finish are back in the novel adaptations business. Between 2012 and 2016, the company dramatized various Doctor Who books, many by authors subsequently wrote for the Doctor … >
The period comedy will chronicle the friendship between a Queen and her court jester. Karen Gillan is taking a regal role in the forthcoming comedy Fools, according to Deadline. The former Doctor Who star, who jumped to the big screen with roles in The Guardians of the Galaxy and Jumanji, will star as in Fools … >
Led by Tobias Menzies, Manhunt chronicles The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer. Updated 06/02/23: Ahead of the show’s March premiere, Apple TV+ have dropped a trailer for Manhunt. In the promo, we meet Lincoln’s assassin John Wilkes Booth (Anthony Boyle), as he plots and then executes his plan. Then, as the hunt for him begins, … >
In a new special, the redoubtable Philomena Cunk will seek an answer to the ultimate question. The mighty Ms Cunk has tackled Britain and Earth, so it’s only natural that her next investigation should up the ante. In her most ambitious documentary yet, Philomena Cunk (Diane Morgan) is seeking a definitive answer to the meaning … >
The comic and Bake Off host stars as the infamous Highwayman in a new six-part comedy series. Updated 06/02/24: Apple drop the trailer for The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin. Ahead of the show’s March 1st premiere, there’s now an engaging trailer offering us a first look at Noel Fielding’s new Dick Turpin comedy. … >
“Listen, don’t mention the war. I mentioned it once, but I think I got away with it all right.” John Cleese has revealed that he has adapted his most famous of comedies for the stage. Fawlty Towers, written by Cleese and co-star Connie Booth, ran for 12 episodes between 1975 and 1979 and is often held … >
Here’s a first look at the flatmates as they return for Season Two of the superpowered sitcom Extraordinary. Extraordinary was a breakout comedy hit for Disney+ last year. It tells the story of a late-bloomer’s attempt to find her place in a remarkable world. Fusing superpowers with sitcom, flying boyfriends with flatmates, we were thrilled … >