The Control Room

The Control Room to star Iain De Caestecker and Joanna Vanderham (updated)

Updated 12/05/22: With filming apparently complete, the BBC have released first-look images from The Control Room.  The upcoming drama, about an ambulance service call handler takes place in Glasgow. The released shots show its stars in character – Johanna Vanderham as Sam and Iain De Castecker as Gabe. Produced by Hartswood Films (Sherlock, Dracula), the … >

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Gangs of London

Gangs of London – first teaser trailer for Series 2

The BAFTA winning show returns for a second series this year.  Sky Atlantic have dropped the first teaser trailer for their upcoming second series of the award-winning Gangs of London. The show’s April 2020 launch was massive for Sky as a home grown hit, rather than an imported show. Set a year after the events … >

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Ncuti Gatwa on how Doctor Who helps people feel seen

In a handful of interviews on the red carpet at the BAFTA awards in London in May 8, new Doctor Who lead Ncuti (pronounced “Shooty”) Gatwa and showrunner Russell T Davies spoke of Gatwa’s recent casting announcement and plans for the programme. In two separate interviews, Gatwa explained how Doctor Who helps people feel seen. … >

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Channel 4 picks up Spreadsheet starring Katherine Parkinson

The British star leads the “edgy” Paramount+ Australian comedy.  Channel 4 have acquired the Australian comedy series Spreadsheet which stars Katherine Parkinson (The IT Crowd, Humans). The show follows a working mother-of-two who tries to balance her busy life to include some commitment-free fun. Here’s the premise: Spreadsheet poses the age-old question: can women really have … >

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Star Wars: Ahsoka

Star Wars: Ahsoka – production begins

The Disney+ series will follow Anakin Skywalker’s former apprentice Ahsoka Tano.  The force is strong on Disney+ at present, with Obi-Wan Kenobi landing at the end of May. Additionally, in the pipeline is the Rogue One prequel Andor and a third series of The Mandalorian too. However, the streamer has now revealed on Twitter that … >

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Ms Marvel – Disney+ start the series countdown (updated)

Kamala Khan features in her new uniform, surrounded by characters from the show.  Updated 09/05/21: Another new mini-trailer lands as Kamala Khan’s adventures begin in less than a month. With Disney+’s Ms Marvel series set to launch internationally in June, the streamer has dropped another quick teaser over the weekend. In this one, we see … >

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Industry reveals new faces for Series 2

The high finance drama is returning for a second eight-part run. The BBC has announced new cast members who are joining the second series of Industry. The show takes place in the world of international finance, seen through the eyes of an ambitious bunch of twenty-somethings. For the uninitiated, here’s the show’s premise: Industry gives … >

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Nucti Gatwa

The Future is Here – Ncuti Gatwa is the Doctor

The Sex Education actor will lead the next version of Doctor Who under Russell T Davies.  The BBC have announced the identity of the next Doctor: actor Ncuti Gatwa will take on the role when Jodie Whittaker leaves Doctor Who later this year. Gatwa, who is aged 29, is best known for his role as … >

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