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Ian McArdell

Peter Capaldi in Criminal Record

Criminal Record – first look at Peter Capaldi’s new Apple TV+ drama

He stars opposite Cush Jumbo as detectives at loggerheads over a historic murder conviction.  Announced back in June 2022, Apple TV+ have set a start date for its upcoming crime drama Criminal Record. The series stars Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo as two detectives drawn into conflict over an old murder case. She’s a young … >

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Frasier 2023 - Toks Olagundoye, Kelsey Grammer & Nicholas Lyndhurst

Frasier – Paramount+ drops a full trailer for the returning sitcom (updated)

Frasier has re-entered the building! Updated 03/10/23: New poster images for Frasier! With the show landing this month, streamer Paramount+ has dropped a couple of poster images for their newest resident. The first sees Dr Frasier Crane striking a pose amongst busts of historical figures, looking entirely at home. The second, a more dynamic image, … >

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The Complete and Utter History of Britain

Pre-Monty Python sketch show rediscovered in the ITV archive

The Complete And Utter History Of Britain, stars Terry Jones and Michael Palin.  In news sure to warm the hearts of archive television enthusiasts everywhere, it’s been announced that The Complete And Utter History Of Britain has been rediscovered. Airing in January and February 1969 on London Weekend Television, the comedy series starred Terry Jones, … >

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David Whitaker

New book tells the story of Doctor Who’s first Story Editor

David Whitaker in an Exciting Adventure with Television is written by Simon Guerrier.  In time to celebrate Doctor Who‘s 60th anniversary, publisher Ten Acre Films (The Long Game, Pull to Open) are releasing a book about one of the people who was instrumental in the show’s early success: David Whitaker. Riffing on the title of … >

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Big Finish release a book of Doctor Who cover art

Doctor Who – The Art of the Audio Adventures showcases the covers from more than twenty years of Big Finish audio dramas.  As Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary approaches, there’s no end of merchandise on offer. The latest comes from Big Finish, the home of Doctor Who audio dramas – who present a volume which celebrates … >

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The CultBox Podcast Roundup – September 2023

Here’s our September 2023 Podcast Roundup – our favourites from the worlds of CultBox.  In no particular order, the picks this month are… I’ll Explain Later: a Doctor Who podcast Back for a new season of six weekly episodes, hosts John West and Matt Nida discuss classic and modern Doctor Who. Always political, sometimes pithy … >

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Breeders Series 4 promo image

Breeders Series 4 – trailer and launch date

The final series of Breeders comes to Sky Comedy on 20th October, 2023.  It’s been a long wait, the US enjoyed the series in July, but Sky have announced Breeders’ final run. The series promises a dramatic conclusion to the Worsley family story of parenthood, as Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard return to their roles … >

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Protection – ITV announce thriller in the world of witness protection

The show stars Siobhan Finneran, Nadine Marshall and Katherine Kelly.  ITV have revealed details of a new thriller series set in the murky world of witness protection. The show comes from screenwriter Kris Mrksa (White House Farm) and production company, New Pictures (Des, The Missing). Protection is based on an idea by a specialist who … >

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