Robert James-Collier has played Thomas Barrow in Downton Abbey since ITV’s period drama began in 2010. Outside of Downton, he is perhaps best known for his role as Liam Connor in the long-running British soap Coronation Street, in which he starred from 2006-2008. He has also appeared in the West End stage version of Calendar … >
In the middle of my interview with Alan Carr, a very loud police siren starts wailing in the background. Quick as a flash, the comedian jokes that, “I’m so in demand, even the police want me,” before adding with a laugh: “Or maybe they’ve seen my act and want to arrest me!” This is typical … >
The final chapter of Shane Meadows’ This is England saga concludes next weekend on Channel 4. It’s winter: there’s a promise of new beginnings for Combo, Lol and Woody but nothing ever works out as planned. Kelly is in a very dark place. She hasn’t just strayed from the path, she’s gone fully off piste … >
English actress Emily Berrington is currently starring as Niska in Humans, Channel 4’s new thriller from the makers of Utopia and Broadchurch. Based on the hit Swedish drama Real Humans, the eight-part series is written by British duo Sam Vincent and Jonathan Brackley (Spooks). > Like Humans on Facebook for all the latest news on … >
Merlin star Colin Morgan is back on our screens this summer in Humans, Channel 4’s new thriller from the makers of Utopia and Broadchurch. Based on the hit Swedish drama Real Humans, the eight-part series is written by British duo Sam Vincent and Jonathan Brackley (Spooks). > Like Humans on Facebook for all the latest … >
Matt Lucas (Little Britain) stars as the titular elderly oddball aristocrat in Pompidou, BBC Two’s new visual comedy series. The six 30-minute episodes also star Alex MacQueen (Hunderby) as Hove, Pompidou’s long-suffering butler. Pompidou begins at 6.30pm on Sunday 1 March on BBC Two. In a clapped-out old caravan, parked in front of his now … >
Charlie Covell writes and stars in the sixth episode of E4’s new LGBT drama Banana next week. Episode 6 airs at 10pm on Thursday 26 February on E4 and Amy (Charlie Covell) has got a date with Kay (T’nia Miller), but in order to find happiness, she must defeat her greatest enemy – her own … >
Best known to Doctor Who fans as Madame Vastra, Scottish actress Neve McIntosh stars as head nurse Nicola Hicklin in Sky1’s Critical. An ultra-realistic real-time medical drama from Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio, the 13-part series begins at 9pm on Tuesday 24 February on Sky1. Set in a state-of-the-art Major Trauma Centre, each episode scrubs … >
Bethany Black stars as Helen in the fourth episode of E4’s new LGBT drama Banana, becoming the first trans woman to play a trans character in an ongoing British TV series. Episode 4 airs at 10pm tonight on E4 and sees Helen getting tough with her ex, Eddie; but her birthday turns into a disaster … >
In the Flesh‘s Luke Newberry stars in the fifth episode of E4’s new LGBT drama Banana next week. Episode 5 airs at 10pm on Thursday 19 February on E4 and sees Josh leave Freddie’s bed to return home for Sophie’s wedding. Now Josh is out, gay and happy, has he outgrown his best friend? > … >