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This Country gets a second series, BBC announces

The terrific mockumentary series This Country has received a second series order from the BBC, it’s been announced. Series one, that launched on BBC Three and iPlayer (subsequently BBC One) back in February has already attracted four million iPlayer requests. The new run will take us back to Northleach in the Cotswolds, to meet up … >

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Top Progressive Jackpot Slot Games

There are plenty of online casino slot games, but some of the most played ones are those that offer a progressive jackpot. A progressive jackpot is one that keeps growing with every bet made on the game, which means that these jackpots can easily reach into the millions. Here is a look at some of … >

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When Bob Holness played James Bond

The late Bob Holness became a household name off the back of the classic TV show, Blockbusters. Revived in fairly recent times with Simon Mayo hosting, the show in Holness’ reign was something of a teatime institution. Not least for the army of students who turned up to appear on the show always grinning when … >

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Dalek

Dalek documentary film hits legal stumbling blocks

A planned Dalek documentary by the name of The Undiscovered Daleks had been set to tell the story of Doctor Who’s most famous foes. But the project, from Victor Lewis-Smith, has become mired up in legal issues. The film had promised to include fresh Dalek outtakes, and plenty of behind the scenes stories of Davros’ … >

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Amanda Abbington in Sherlock

Safe: Netflix drama lands Sherlock’s Amanda Abbington

Netflix has commissioned a new eight-part drama by the name of Safe, that comes from the pen of BAFTA-winning writer Danny Brocklehurst (who scored his gong for his writing work on Shameless). The show will focus on a gated community, where a paediatric surgeon is trying to raise his two daughters, following the death of … >

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Even hardcore Game Of Thrones fans may not know these 5 facts

You can pretty much tell that Game of Thrones season seven is just around the corner. Twitter feeds are full of speculating viewers, online news sites are coming up with all sorts of theories and HBO have released several epic trailers. Yes, it’s time to venture once again into a bloody and fantastical world – … >

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