Although this fourth run of Luther is criminally short, no one could accuse writer Neil Cross of stinting on content. Last week’s first episode was a mind-boggling rush of introductions, deaths, departures and returns that saw DCI John Luther’s perennial love interest Alice Morgan murdered off-screen, new arrival Theo Bloom blown up on-screen and the … >
The cast of Cuffs have revealed that BBC One’s new Brighton-based police drama has been axed after just one season. Written by Julie Gearey (Prisoners’ Wives, Secret Diary Of A Call Girl), the “fast-paced contemporary cop show” began in October on BBC One and the eighth episode aired last night. > Buy Season 1 on … >
Rosie Cavaliero (The Enfield Haunting) reprises her role as no-nonsense cop DS Susan Reinhardt in the second season of ITV’s Prey. Rosie Cavaliero is joined by Philip Glenister (Life on Mars), MyAnna Buring (Ripper Street), Nathan Stewart-Jarrett (Misfits), Ralph Ineson (The Office) and Sammy Winward (Emmerdale) for the new three-part story from writer Chris Lunt. … >
From Prisoners’ Wives writer Julie Gearey, Cuffs is BBC One’s new fast-paced contemporary cop show set in Brighton. Cuffs is a fresh, authentic and visceral drama that will take the audience on an exhilarating ride through the challenges of front-line policing. Adrenalized and vibrant, the show is packed full of dramatic incidents and colourful characters. From … >
Philip Glenister (Life on Mars) joins the cast of ITV’s Prey in a brand new three-part story starting next week. Rosie Cavaliero (The Enfield Haunting) reprises her role as no-nonsense cop DS Susan Reinhardt, alongside MyAnna Buring (Ripper Street), Nathan Stewart-Jarrett (Misfits), Ralph Ineson (The Office) and Sammy Winward (Emmerdale). Written by Chris Lunt, the … >
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 … >
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 … >
After last week’s shocking cliffhanger with Glenn, The Walking Dead took a left turn this week for a contemplative bottle episode that put the spotlight on the ever-changing Morgan. There’s been a growing feeling this season that The Walking Dead has been staying inside its comfort zone a little. It’s been a strong enough start, … >
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 … >
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 … >