In 1984, the BBC produced one of the most memorable and ambitious children’s television programmes of all time. Based on the novel by John Masefield, The Box of Delights was a tick-all-the-boxes psychedelic alchemy that combined captivating story, superb ensemble performance and special effects that transcended the clunky, pre-digital technology of the age to create … >
In 1984, the BBC produced one of the most memorable and ambitious children’s television programmes of all time. Based on the novel by John Masefield, The Box of Delights was a tick-all-the-boxes psychedelic alchemy that combined captivating story, superb ensemble performance and special effects that transcended the clunky, pre-digital technology of the age to create … >
With the third season of Mr Selfridge beginning on ITV in early 2015, we thought it might be fun to look at what the new run will hold for fans. Executive producer Kate Lewis has hinted that Harry’s life will “unravel” in the new season, ominously commenting: “His story was a rollercoaster ride that ended … >
The new season of The Musketeers will launch next month, the BBC has confirmed. Season 2 will begin at 9pm on Friday 2 January on BBC One. Returning cast members include Luke Pasqualino (Skins) as D’Artagnan, Tom Burke (The Hour) as Athos, Santiago Cabrera (Merlin) as Aramis and Howard Charles (Royal Shakespeare Company) as Porthos. … >
BBC One has confirmed this year’s Christmas schedule. Highlights on Christmas Eve will include Harry Hill’s The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawm at 8.30pm and a Not Going Out special at 9.30pm. Highlights on Christmas Day will include Doctor Who‘s Christmas special at 6.15pm, the penultimate episode of Miranda at 7.15pm, a Call the Midwife … >
From side-splitting stand-up to speeding cars; gripping drama to awe-inspiring Natural History, BBC Worldwide’s stellar autumn DVD line-up features some exclusive-to-DVD releases, as well as the very best of British television with some must-watch bonus extra features. To celebrate, we’ve got a set of 11 new DVDs (including Top Gear: The Perfect Road Trip 2, … >
BBC America has released a set of promotional images for Being Human creator Toby Whithouse’s new spy thriller series The Game. The six-part drama’s cast includes Tom Hughes (Silk), Brian Cox (The Bourne Supremacy), Paul Ritter (Quantum Of Solace), Shaun Dooley (Misfits), Chloe Pirrie (Black Mirror), Victoria Hamilton (What Remains), Jonathan Aris (Sherlock) and Judy Parfitt (Little … >
Oh Wizards vs Aliens, you arch manipulators of emotion. I can honestly say, when I set about to watch ‘The Daughters of Stone’, I did not expect to find myself uttering the above sentiment, but here we are. What drives this adventure of witches and deceptions and haunting are a series of overlapping stories about … >
Nudged closer to Christmas by Doctor Who, it has been the best part of a year since we last visited Atlantis. The show’s team have promised change, with star Jack Donnelly (Jason) revealing: “It’s not the follow-up you would expect. They really have reinvented it. In every single way they could change it, I think … >
Adapted from Susanna Clarke’s bestselling novel by Wallander writer Peter Harness, new magic drama series Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell will air on BBC One later this year. The epic seven-part adaptation will star Bertie Carvel (Restless, Matilda) and Eddie Marsan (Filth) in the lead roles of Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell, alongside Marc Warren (Mad … >