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Ian McArdell

Doctor Who: The War Games in Colour - Wendy Padbury, Patrick Troughton & Frazer Hines

The CultBox Podcast Roundup – January 2025

Here’s our January 2025 Podcast Roundup – our favourites from the worlds of CultBox.  In no particular order, this month’s picks are… Something Who Episode 108: The War Games in Colour Editor Benjamin Cook and Lead Colourisation Artist Rich Tipple return to discuss ‘The War Games in Colour’. Talking to host Richard Smith, the pair … >

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Frauds stars Suranne Jones & Jodie Whittaker

Frauds – ITV announce Suranne Jones/Jodie Whittaker heist drama

The show sees the pair as skilled confidence tricksters reunited after a 10-year prison sentence.  ITV have announced a new six-part heist drama starring Suranne Jones (Gentlemen Jack, Vigil) and Jodie Whittaker (Doctor Who, Time). The show has been co-created by Suranne Jones with writer Anne-Marie O’Connor (Hullraisers), who previously collaborated on the drama Maryland. … >

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Gangs of London 3 - Joe Cole

Gangs of London – Series 3 official trailer drops

Get ready for another series of intense action as personal vendettas collide with professional power struggles on the capital’s streets.  Updated 30/01/24: The full series trailer is here. If you’re waiting for a start date for Gangs of London series 3, we don’t have a date for you yet. However, Sky have released a typically … >

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Magpie Murders

Marble Hall Murders – BBC picks up a third Horowitz adaptation

Following Magpie Murders and Moonflower Murders, Marble Hall Murders is trilogy’s final story.  The BBC has confirmed that it is picking up the adaptation of Marble Hall Murders. The series adapts the third and final instalment in novelist Anthony Horowitz‘s run of Susan Ryeland books. Lesley Manville (The Crown) is back as Susan Ryeland, a … >

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Paul Spragg Memorial winner 2024: Doctor Who – War Stories review

The Paul Spragg Winner of 2024 brings the Twelfth Doctor face to face with the Time War… on stage.  For the last nine years, Doctor Who audio producers Big Finish have run a Script Opportunity for new writers. The competition commemorates their late colleague, Paul Spragg. Entrants are invited to submit a synopsis and script … >

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The Hack - David Tennant as Nick Davies & Toby Jones as Alan Rusbridger

ITV announces ‘The Hack’ starring Tennant, Carlyle and Jones

The phone hacking drama comes from the team behind Mr Bates vs the Post Office.  With impeccable timing, after the recent out-of-court settlement between Prince Harry and News Group Newspapers, ITV have announced The Hack. The show explores the UK’s phone hacking scandal and its impact. Filmed during 2024, the 7-part drama is currently in … >

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Homicide: Life on the Street

The remastered ‘Homicide: Life on the Street’ is coming to Sky

The broadcaster has picked up all seven series of the influential 90s police drama.  Sky has announced a St. Valentine’s day gift for drama fans – it’s to begin showing the remastered version of Homicide: Life on the Street from 14th February, 2025. Crucially, that means the series will also be available to stream in … >

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Steve Coogan as Brian Walden interviewing Margaret Thatcher (Harriet Walter)

Brian and Maggie – James Graham talks about his political docu-drama

The tale of the pivotal exchanges between Brian Walden and Margaret Thatcher stars Steve Coogan and Harriet Walter.  The lead up to and impact of major interviews are often remarkable stories worth telling in their own right. Recently, we’ve seen two versions of the fateful Newsnight Emily Maitlis/Prince Andrew clash. Now, Channel 4 bring us … >

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Big Finish release The Fugitive Doctor: Most Wanted

Jo Martin’s mysterious Doctor returns as the star of her own audio drama series.  Updates 29/01/25: The Fugitive Doctor: Most Wanted is released. It’s been the best part of three years since it was first announced, but audio adventures of The Fugitive  Doctor are finally here. While the character appeared in the anniversary mini-series Once … >

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Mandy Series 4 - Diane Morgan

Diane Morgan’s ‘Mandy’ is coming back for Series 4

The BBC confirms the start of production on another series of Mandy.  While Philomena Cunk is answering the big questions, Diane Morgan has another character who’s continuing to do well enough for herself. Mandy is coming back for a fourth series, with six more 15-minute episodes. Here’s what’s in store… This series Mandy continues to … >

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