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Tony Jones

Shetland series 6

Shetland series 6 — BBC releases a first-look image

BBC release a first-look image for Shetland series 6 coming soon to BBC One Award-winning BBC One drama series, Shetland returns this Autumn for a new thrilling six-part tale with Douglas Henshall reprising his role as DI Jimmy Perez alongside series favourites Alison O’Donnell, Steven Robertson, Mark Bonnar, Erin Armstrong, Anne Kidd and Lewis Howden. The … >

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Forbidden America — Louis Theroux

Forbidden America — Louis Theroux is back with a brand new series

Louis Theroux is to return to BBC Two and BBC iPlayer with a new three-part series, Louis Theroux: Forbidden America (w/t) exploring the impact of the internet and social media on some of the most controversial corners of American entertainment Travelling the length and breadth of the United States, Louis Theroux will meet an assortment … >

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The Reckoning — Steve Coogan

The Reckoning — Steve Coogan to star in emotive new BBC Drama

Steven Coogan will star as Jimmy Saville in new BBC drama The Reckoning The BBC has announced The Reckoning, what will surely by a highly scrutinised drama telling the story of Jimmy Saville (played by Steve Coogan.) In case you need reminding of the extent of Saville’s vileness, there’s a summary: The mini-series will trace the … >

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Russell T Davies back

Russell T Davies back as Doctor Who showrunner

In a surprise announcement, we learn Russell T Davies is back as Doctor Who showrunner Here’s the BBC’s description: Russell T Davies will make an explosive return to screens to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Doctor Who in 2023, and series beyond… Any fan fears of a lack of 60th anniversary are now quashed, and … >

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Clickbait

Clickbait leaps in at #1 in the latest Nielsens

The latest Nielsens are out and Clickbait is the new #1 — we dig deeper into the data We’ve been absorbing the Nielsen ratings for August 23-29 and Clickbait is the clear viewer’s choice (despite very mixed critical response), but as ever we’ve taken a deeper look into all the figures, then produced a narrative to … >

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Magpie Murders

Magpie Murders — first look images for new BritBox crime adaptation

BritBox reveals first-look images for Magpie Murders adaptation BritBox has revealed a selection of initial images from the upcoming adaptation of Anthony Horowitz’s acclaimed and best-selling novel Magpie Murders, which wrapped production in London, Suffolk and Ireland last month. The plot to Magpie Murders revolves around the character Susan Ryeland, played by Lesley Manville, an editor … >

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Marriage Nicola Walker Sean Bean

Marriage — new Nicola Walker and Sean Bean drama announced

Sean Bean and Nicola Walker to star in new Stefan Golaszewski drama, Marriage, for BBC One Produced by The Forge (Help, Roadkill, National Treasure) and The Money Men, Marriage is a four-part drama for BBC One and BBC iPlayer and is an up-close portrait of a marriage — sometimes funny, sometimes moving, always revealing. So … >

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