Articles by:

Ian McArdell

Alien: Earth – another teaser ahead of the series summer release

The long-awaited FX series Alien: Earth television series isn’t here yet, but there’s a new teaser showing the Alien heading towards our planet. We’ve been following news about the show, from creator Noah Hawley since 2021, and previously we’ve seen glimpse or two of the creature. However, the newest teaser ‘Destination’ seems to chime with … >

Posted Filed under
Death in Paradise - Don Gilet as DI Mervin Watson

Death in Paradise – Season 14 trailer

The mysteries continue as DI Mervin Wilson gets to know the island of St. Marie.  Updated 27/01/25: Trailer drops for the new series. With investigations resuming on St. Marie this week, the BBC have dropped a trailer for Death in Paradise. Don Gilet’s reluctant detective led the show’s Christmas Special, but the storyline is still … >

Posted Filed under
Walking with Dinosaurs - a trio of Albertosaurus

Walking With Dinosaurs – first images from the new series

It’s been over 25 years since we first went Walking With Dinosaurs.  The original show used a mix of CGI and animantronics, mixed with live-action footage, to bring the dinosaurs to life. Now, they’re returning for another six-part series and BBC Factual has released three first look pictures. Each episode will focus on an individual … >

Posted Filed under
Amandaland - Philippa Dunne, Lucy Punch & Joanna Lumley

Amandaland trailer & start date for Lucy Punch’s ‘Motherland’ spinoff

The show stars Lucy Punch as the former alpha mum Amanda, now in reduced circumstances.  Thanks to the BBC schedule, we’ve learned that Amandaland premieres on Wednesday, 5th February at 9 pm on BBC One. The comedy spins out of the popular Motherland, taking Lucy Punch’s alpha mum Amanda into new territory post-divorce. Amanda’s joined … >

Posted Filed under
Brassic

Brassic – production begins on season 7

However, Sky have revealed that Brassic season 7 will be the show’s last.  Sky have confirmed the start of production on seventh season of Brassic, which is the show’s last hurrah. The comedy, co-created by its star Joe Gilgun (Preacher) and writer Danny Brocklehurst (Ten Pound Poms), comes from producers Calamity Films and will air … >

Posted Filed under
Small Town, Big Story by Chris O'Dowd

Small Town, Big Story – trailer & start date

The show, from the mind of Chris O’Dowd, stars Christina Hendricks and Paddy Considine.  Updated 23/01/25: Trailer drops for Small Town, Big Story. We’ve been following this one for as while, but there’s finally a trailer and a start date for Small Town, Big Story. The ‘strangely dramatic comedy’, from Chris O’Dowd, takes place in … >

Posted Filed under
Taskmaster

Taskmaster Series 19 contestants announced

The new run includes a big US name and a number of podcasters.   The mighty Taskmasker rumbles onto its 19th series soon, and has released details of its five new contestants. The Taskmaster Series 19 line up is: ●  Actor, standup and writer Fatiha El-Ghorri ●  American comedian, actor and podcaster Jason Mantzoukas (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, … >

Posted Filed under
Miss Austen - Keeley Hawes as Cassandra

Miss Austen – trailer and start date

Keeley Hawes stars in the BBC’s adaptation of Gill Hornby’s bestseller. Updated 22/01/25: Premiere date and trailer revealed. The BBC loves a good period drama and their latest offers a pair of Austen sisters to boot. Miss Austen adapts the bestseller of the same name which tells the story of Cassandra and her famous sister. The … >

Posted Filed under