Andrew Scott stars as the complex con artist, drawn from the pages of Patricia Highsmith’s Ripley novels. With just a month to go, Netflix have revealed a longer look at the upcoming Ripley. Landing on April 4th, the series comes from writer and director Stephen Zallian (Schindler’s List, The Night Of), who presents the series … >
The second outing for the BBC’s modern spin on the Enid Blyton classic adds Ed Speleers and Nora Arnezeder. One of the unalloyed delights of last Christmas 2023’s television viewing was the reinvention of The Famous Five. Created by Nicolas Winding Refn (Bronson, Drive) and Matthew Read (Peaky Blinders), the first outing was genuine family viewing. … >
BBC Studios takes full ownership of BritBox International in a £255 million deal Reported by both sides from different angles (BBC takes full ownership vs ITV sells its 50% share), it’s clear the deal has been some time coming. Since ITV launched ITVX, its focus has been there, with Britbox coverage increasingly limited. Now BritBox … >
The Bradford based crime series, based on the books of AA Dhand, was originally to star Sacha Dhawan. The BBC has announced casting for Virdee, its new crime thriller. The six-part series, adapted for the screen by AA Dhand from his own novels, will now feature Staz Nair (Rebel Moon) as Detective Harry Virdee. Sacha … >
Two Doctor Who 2024 series actors and two 2025 series directors were announced in Doctor Who Magazine 601. “…it’s a joy to welcome Genesis Lynea on Board,” showrunner Russell T Davies said in DWM. “It was a great delight for me to work with Genesis on an ITV series called You and Me in 2023 … >
The streamer has commissioned a follow-on show, with Guy Ritchie directing. Paramount+ has announced a new show, continuing the legacy of Ray Donovan – via news in Deadline. The Donovans, from writer Ronan Bennett (Top Boy), is billed as an extension of the franchise. The original Ray Donovan, created by Ann Biderman, followed the exploits … >
The forthcoming sitcom will star David Morrissey and Aimee Lou Wood as a father/daughter odd couple. The BBC have released the first image of David Morrissey and Aimee Lou Wood from their upcoming sitcom Daddy Issues . The show follows Gemma who, after discovering she is pregnant, is forced to flat share with her hapless father. … >
The show depicts a society where men live monitored, under a strict nightly curfew. Streamer Paramount+ have dropped the details of their latest commission, a new UK thriller taking its inspiration from recent headlines. Headlined by Sarah Parish, Alexandra Burke and Mandip Gill, the show depicts a world where men are strictly regulated. Here’s the … >
Costume designer Pam Downe will discuss dressing Ncuti Gatwa’s stylish new Doctor and how she created looks for the Toymaker and the Goblin army in Doctor Who Magazine 601. Also in DWM 601: • Script to Screen: An in-depth look at how the Goblin army developed, from the original concept to the finished product – … >
Fantastic Beasts star Eddie Redmayne plays the infamous assassin in a new 10-part adaptation. We’ve been keeping an eye on The Day of the Jackal since the news broke of a television adaption back in 2022. The show is billed as “bold, contemporary reimagining” of Frederick Forsyth’s seminal thriller and the subsequent 1973 movie. With … >