His Dark Materials next on production company’s slate
Finally, some signs that the hugely ambitious new BBC adaptation of Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials is edging towards filming.
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Finally, some signs that the hugely ambitious new BBC adaptation of Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials is edging towards filming.
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