King & Conqueror

King & Conqueror – trailer for the BBC’s big new historical drama

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau plays William of Normandy, with James Norton as Harold, Earl of Wessex in the eight-part historical epic.  Updated 24/07/25: First trailer drops It’s been a long time coming, but the BBC have finally revealed some moving footage from their forthcoming 1066 drama. King & Conqueror chronicles the rival claims to the English throne … >

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Wednesday with an airhorn from the Season 2 Part 1 trailer

Wednesday – season 3 announced by Netflix

While we impatiently await Wednesday season 2, the series’ third run is confirmed.  In news unlikely to shock, given the eyeballs that the series draws, Netflix has confirmed a third season of Wednesday. The announcement comes ahead of the Addams Family show’s hotly anticipated second run which arrives in August and September. The news first … >

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Smith and Sullivan: Reunited – and released!

It’s the Doctor Who spin-off we never had: Sarah Jane Smith, Harry Sullivan and K-9 reunited to defend the 1980s.  Back in 1976, beloved companion Sarah Jane Smith was unceremoniously dumped on Earth when the Doctor received a Gallifreyan summons. She did return for ‘The Five Doctors’ and the spin-off pilot ‘K-9 and Company’, but … >

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Five more crime shows

Five more crime shows to watch for free on U

It’s been a while since we took a look at the offerings on U — now it’s time to introduce five more crime shows you can watch for free If you’re a fan of crime, and cozy crime in particular, the good news is there’s plenty to stream without subscription. Yes, there are adverts, and … >

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The Hostage - Suranne Jones as the British Prime Minister

The Hostage – teaser for Suranne Jones’ Netflix thriller

The star plays the UK Prime Minister whose husband is taken hostage during a sensitive state visit.   State visits can be fraught affairs, but a forthcoming Netflix thriller adds complications beyond the political theatre. Starring Suranne Jones (Vigil), The Hostage sees a French Presidential visit to the UK derailed by kidnapping and blackmail. The five-part … >

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