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The Count of Monte Cristo

The Count of Monte Cristo — coming to U&Drama this summer

Classic novel The Count of Monte Cristo is coming to U and U&Drama this summer in a new eight-part adaptation UKTV reports it has acquired the UK premiere of the English-speaking miniseries The Count of Monte Cristo (8×60’) for its free-to-air channel U&Drama and streaming service U. The epic historical adventure drama, directed by Bille … >

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Thursday Murder Club

The Thursday Murder Club arrives this August — on a Thursday!

The Thursday Murder Club comes to Netflix this August — we bring you the details of your next favourite cozy crime series Netflix has revealed Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club is arriving on the streamer this August. Directed by Chris Columbus, the film arrives on August 28. And yes, it’s a Thursday! It stars Helen … >

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Secret Service starring Gemma Arterton

Secret Service — ITV release first look pictures for spy thriller

ITV has released first look images for new Gemma Arterton espionage thriller Secret Service With some updates on production in Malta, ITV has released first look pictures for upcoming five-part series Secret Service. As we reported previously, Gemma Arterton stars alongside a whole host of stars, the list from the latest press release includes: Rafe … >

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Taskmaster series 19

Taskmaster series 19 date revealed

Channel 4 has announced Taskmaster series 19 will begin Thursday May 1 at 9 pm Yes, Greg Davies, his golden head and little Alex Horne will soon be back on our screens for the usual mix of madness and mayhem. You can read the Channel 4 announcement here, but as we revealed earlier this year, the … >

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Returning shows 2025

Returning Shows to Welcome Back in 2025

2025 promises to be a great year for returning shows — we share our list of those we think you just cannot miss Lots of big shows took a year out in 2024, due to various strikes last year. We pick a few of those, as well as one that did manage an appearance, and one … >

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Cozy Crime dramas

Cozy Crime dramas returning in 2025

Sometimes you just want to sit down and switch off as you enjoy a favourite cozy crime show — here’s some returning (we think!) in 2025 The interest in cozy crime shows never seems to wane. There seems to be one on at sometime or other every day of the week on broadcast channels, and that’s where we … >

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Cult Shows cancelled in 2024 after just one season

Cult shows cancelled after only one season in 2024

As streamers become more risk averse, we reflect on some of the cult shows cancelled in 2024 after just one season We’ve enjoyed the return of several favourite shows in 2024, and welcomed new shows to our list of favourites. We also have plenty to look forward to in 2025. But. Let’s not forget it’s … >

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