The Staffordshire Hoard

The Hoard – Channel 5 announce new thriller led by Neil Morrissey

The drama also stars James Buckley and Fay Ripley.  Channel 5 have announced The Hoard, a new primetime thriller series for 2023. The show, set in the world of treasure hunters, stars Neil Morrissey (Line of Duty), with James Buckley (The Inbetweeners) and Fay Ripley (Cold Feet.) Here’s the premise of The Hoard: The Hoard … >

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Babylon 5

Babylon 5 – JMS announces an animated movie

The show’s creator promises a “… a love letter to the fans.”  Over the past couple of weeks, Babylon 5 creator J. Michael Straczynski (JMS) has been teasing something “wonderful” related to the show. To that end, he debuted a new variation on the classic series’ logo on 26th April. Not something to do with … >

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Once and Future: Doctor Who 60th Anniversary audio series begins

Once and Future: Past Lives kicks of the Big Finish Doctor Who anniversary celebrations.  Updated 03/05/23: It’s release day for Once and Future: Past Lives. Big Finish’s Doctor Who 60th anniversary celebrations start today with the first part of Once and Future. The multi-part, multi Doctor series releases monthly and will feature various actors who … >

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The Diplomat (Netflix)

The Diplomat – Netflix orders a second season

Keri Russell’s Ambassador Kate Wyler will return.  Netflix’s political thriller The Diplomat, which stars Keri Russell as the newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom, has gone down a storm. The show premiered on 20th April and debuted at No.1 on Netflix’s weekly global Top 10 TV (English) list. Now, in the wake of … >

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Ten Pound Poms

Ten Pound Poms – trailer and start date

The Aussie emigration drama stars Michelle Keegan, Faye Marsay and Warren Brown.  With its impressive ensemble cast and period setting, Ten Pound Poms has been on our radar for a while. The 1950s set show, from writer Danny Brocklehurst (Shameless), follows a group of Brits who leave the UK for a new life “down under”. … >

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Blue Peter launches Doctor Who competition

The CBBC children’s show Blue Peter has launched a fan art competition to win an exclusive tour of the Doctor Who set. The winner will go behind the scenes in an exclusive VIP tour to discover how the iconic series is made and find out all about the work of the production design team. They … >

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Peter Davison as King William IV in The Windsors Coronation Special

Peter Davison to guest in The Windsors Coronation Special

He’s reached the ‘ghost’ phase of his career.  Peter Davison is one of those actors who’s rarely off our screens. Of late, he’s appeared in Gentleman Jack (as a crabby relative), The Larkins (as the gloriously seedy vicar) and The Gold as a senior Police Officer. He also has a role in the upcoming second … >

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