With the main plot points of BBC One’s River explained and explored over the first couple of episodes, the object of focus becomes the life (and death) of the title character’s ex police partner, Stevie (Nicola Walker) and the secrets that she left behind, that River is slowly beginning to uncover. With last week’s revelations … >
The second episode of BBC One’s River, having established the main plots in last week’s debut, focuses this week on redemption and relationships, as we see John River (Stellan Skarsgard) say sorry, say goodbye and speak some necessary truths. Thor star Skarsgard continues to be brilliant as the emotionally fragile policeman, haunted by ghosts and … >
BBC One’s River had a lot going for it before it aired, given that it boasted Hollywood star Stellan Skarsgard in its lead role. However, was this just stunt casting? Another example of film stars quietly commuting to television for more character-based work between big superhero movies? Or does the new six-part crime drama offer … >
A set of promotional photos have been unveiled for Stellan Skarsgård’s new BBC One drama, from the makers of Broadchurch. River is written and created by Abi Morgan (The Hour). > Order River on DVD on Amazon. The six-part series stars Skarsgård (Thor, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo) as John River, a brilliant police … >
The BBC has announcd the commission of River, a new police drama from The Hour writer Abi Morgan.
The Hour stars Romola Garai and Peter Capaldi have revealed that the 1950s newsroom drama could come back for a “one-off” episode.
The Hour creator Abi Morgan has discussed what might have happened in a third series of the 1950s newsroom drama.
The BBC has confirmed that The Hour has been axed.
It’s time for the girls to get their geek on: since Doctor Who returned to our screens in 2005, only one woman has written for the series: Helen Raynor, who gave us ‘Evolution Of The Daleks’ and ‘The Sontaran Stratagem’. With such a wealth of creative women in this country, it seems an imbalance that can be easily corrected.
The BBC has released a set of promotional photos for the upcoming second series of 1950s-set newsroom drama The Hour.