Ludwig - David Mitchell & Anna Maxwell Martin

Ludwig will return for a second series

The BBC have confirmed that the puzzle-setting sleuth John “Ludwig” Taylor will be back for Series 2.  Across the past six weeks, we’ve been charmed by David Mitchell’s new comedy-drama Ludwig. It’s also been a considerable success for the BBC who are calling it their “biggest new scripted show of the year.” Pressed into action … >

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Mark Gatiss in Bookish

Bookish – first images from new Mark Gatiss detective series

Bookish marries post-war nostalgia with the reckless and life-affirming atmosphere of the times.  Actor, writer, bon viveur. Mark Gatiss has enjoyed a remarkable career so far, from his comedy origins in The League of Gentlemen to acclaim on the West End stage. He also writes, directs and produces, with a string of Doctor Who episodes to … >

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Showtrial series 2 - Adeel Akhtar

Showtrial Series 2 – start date and trailer revealed

Showtrial‘s new storyline sees a climate activist left for dead, and a serving policeman named as his killer.  The BBC has announced the launch date and released the trailer for the new series of Showtrial. The five-part series, from creator/writer Ben Richards, begins at 9PM on Sunday October 6th, 2024. The trailer sees Adeel Akhtar (Sherwood) … >

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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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