The Guest – BBC announce new thriller series for Eve Myles

The Torchwood star leads a cast which includes Gabrielle Creevy, Emun Elliott and Clive Russell. The BBC has commissioned a new Cardiff based thriller series starring Eve Myles (Hijack) and Gabrielle Creevy (In My Skin). They describe the show as an “… addictive, fast-paced story that centres on the toxic and beguiling relationship between a … >

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SAS Rogue Heroes Series Two – first images

Steven Knight’s raucous tale of the SAS in World War II returns soon.  The BBC have released a batch of images from series two of SAS Rogue Heroes. The new six-part run of the bombastic show, originally inspired by Ben Macintyre’s best-seller, returns us  the action in the Spring of 1943. SAS Rogue Heroes first … >

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Daddy Issues – BBC orders series 2 of the hit comedy

The show stars David Morrisey and Aimee Lou Wood as father and daughter.  The BBC have announced that their sitcom Daddy Issues is returning for a second 6-part series. The show stars Aimee Lou Wood as Gemma – a young woman who finds herself pregnant and is forced to flatshare with her hapless father Malcolm … >

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Ludwig - David Mitchell & Anna Maxwell Martin

Ludwig – trailer for David Mitchell’s quirky new detective series

David Mitchell stars as the reclusive puzzle-setter, John ‘Ludwig’ Taylor who is sucked into the world of a Major Investigations Team.  Updated 16/09/24: With the show landing on Wednesday, September 25th, the BBC have dropped a trailer for Ludwig. Inviting us to meet our new favourite (accidental) detective, the trailer offers a quick introduction to … >

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Red Eye – ITV recommission its thriller series

The airplane-based thriller will be back for second series – but without Richard Armitage?  ITV have announced that their thriller series Red Eye will be back for second run. The first series of the nail-biting show predominantly played out during an international flight, with Richard Armitage’s Dr Matthew Nolan being returned to China after apparently … >

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Grotesquerie

Grotesquerie – Disney+ fixes date for Ryan Murphy’s new horror series

Detective Lois Tryon investigates a series of crimes with an eerily personal feel.  Disney+ have announced the premiere date for FX’s Grotesquerie, the new horror drama series from Ryan Murphy (American Horror Story). The series stars Niecy Nash-Betts, Courtney B. Vance, Lesley Manville (Sherwood), Micaela Diamond, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, Raven Goodwin and Travis Kelce. Here’s … >

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Harry Potter casting – HBO holds an open call for its Potter TV series

Do you know the next Harry Potter, Ron Weasley or Hermione Granger?  HBO are seeking budding wizard actors! The studio has kicked off the casting process to fill the lead roles in the upcoming Harry Potter television series. The show, which plans to faithfully adapt all seven novels, potentially across a decade, aims to begin … >

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Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies aka RTD

Russell T Davies relays diminished confidence for a third new Doctor Who series in 2026

At San Diego Comic Con in July 2024, Russell T Davies gave SFX Magazine a somewhat discouraging update on the status of a third new series in conjunction with Disney, which streams the show on Disney+. “It’s an industry decision, it’s like any business — these things take time. I think the decision will come … >

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