‘The Returned’ Season 2 Episode 7 review: ‘Etienne’

Countless question marks later, we’re already at the penultimate episode of The Returned Season 2. Gone by quick, hasn’t it? Ah see, there’s another question mark right there. This show breeds them, like lapins. But there are fewer opportunities to jab at the ‘?’ button like a demented Riddler this week, as once again we … >

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5 Australian TV shows that have broken through to the UK

When it comes to Australian slang, of course you know that ‘barbie’ means barbecue. Just like you know that ‘stoked’ means excited. But did you know ‘arvo’ is short for afternoon, or that the Aussie slang for a poker machine is a ‘pokie’? All true, cobber. If you won on a pokie one arvo you’d … >

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Christopher Eccleston leads cast of BBC One’s new autism drama

Filming has commenced on The A Word, BBC One’s new drama about a family whose youngest son is diagnosed with autism. Adapted by Occupation writer Peter Bowker from the Israeli series by Prisoners of War creator Keren Margalit, the six-part drama was commissioned last year and is described as “a funny and thought-provoking series about … >

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‘Cuffs’ gallery: 8 pics from BBC One’s new Brighton cop drama

A set of new promotional photos for BBC One’s new police drama Cuffs has been released. Starring Amanda Abbington (Sherlock) and Ashley Walters (Top Boy), the eight-part series was filmed on location in Brighton, Shoreham-by-Sea and surrounding areas this summer. Written by Julie Gearey (Prisoners’ Wives, Secret Diary Of A Call Girl), Cuffs begins at … >

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Watch the trailer for BBC One’s new police drama ‘Cuffs’

BBC One has released the first trailer for Cuffs. Written by Julie Gearey (Prisoners’ Wives, Secret Diary Of A Call Girl), the new “fast-paced contemporary cop show” begins at 8pm on Wednesday 28 October on BBC One. Cuffs stars Amanda Abbington (Sherlock) as DS Jo Moffat alongside Ashley Walters (Top Boy), Peter Sullivan (The Borgias), … >

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Pam Ann reveals her favourite TV shows

Pam Ann, the world’s favourite International Air Hostess and Queen of the Sky, is back in the UK and Ireland with a brand new show this winter. Jet setting in direct from sell-out tours in Europe, USA, Australia, and following a six week run at London’s Leicester Square Theatre, Pam Ann will touchdown in a … >

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‘Unforgotten’ Episode 2 review: Trevor Eve is like a grenade

“I’m going to find who caused a pain that’s very much alive today. Who took his life, who took hers? And I want to punish them. Thirty-nine years later.” Thus speaks DI Cassie Stewart (Nicola Walker) at the start of part 2 of The Unforgotten. We immediately realise Cassie has an emotional connection to the … >

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‘Cuffs’ first look: Amanda Abbington in BBC One’s new Brighton police drama

The first official promotional photos for Cuffs have been released, featuring Sherlock star Amanda Abbington. The new “fast-paced contemporary cop show” begins at 8pm on Wednesday 28 October on BBC One. Alongside Abbington as DS Jo Moffat, the cast includes Ashley Walters (Top Boy), Peter Sullivan (The Borgias), Shaun Dooley (Exile), Paul Ready (Utopia), Eleanor … >

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‘Prey’ first clip: Philip Glenister in ITV thriller’s second season

ITV has unveiled an extended clip from the new season of Prey. Created and written by Chris Lunt, the mini-series launched last April on ITV, starring John Simm as a well-liked copper who is wrongly accused and arrested for murder. Season 2 will see the Doctor Who actor replaced by Philip Glenister, Simm’s former Life … >

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