King & Conqueror - James Norton & Indy Lewis

King & Conqueror – first look at BBC’s starry 1066 drama

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau plays William of Normandy, with James Norton as Harold, Earl of Wessex in the eight-part historical epic.  It’s a story we all grew up on, Vikings, Normans, and an almighty battle to decide who would sit on the throne of England. While the ultimate victor won’t be a surprise, the forthcoming historical drama … >

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The Narrow Road to the Deep North - Jacob Elordi and Odessa Young

The Narrow Road to the Deep North – BBC picks up Jacob Elordi drama

The adaptation of the critically acclaimed novel also stars Ciarán Hinds and Odessa Young.  The BBC have acquired an adaptation of the Booker Prize-winning novel The Narrow Road to the Deep North. The drama, from Curio Pictures (The Artful Dodger) and Sony Pictures Television, stars Jacob Elordi (Euphoria). He appears alongside Ciarán Hinds (Kin) and … >

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Babies cast - L-R: Paapa Essiedu, Ruth Crafer), Siobhán Cullen, Jack Bannon and Charlotte Riley

Babies – BBC announce new drama from Stefan Golaszewski

Paapa Essiedu, Siobhán Cullen, Jack Bannon and Charlotte Riley will star. The BBC has announced a new series from writer/director Stefan Golaszewski which explores a young couple’s struggle to become parents. The six part drama, from the creator of Him & Her, Mum and Marriage, is described as “a warm and touching drama which explores … >

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Baby Reindeer - Richard Gadd

Half Man – BBC announced new show from Baby Reindeer creator

Richard Gadd will star in Half Man alongside Jamie Bell.  Richard Gadd felt the glare of the media spotlight earlier this year when his semi-autobiographical show Baby Reindeer became a breakout hit for Netflix. The story of an obsessive fan stalking him led to audience acclaim, but also intense online scrutiny about the alleged real-life … >

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Emma Myers as Pip Fitz-Amobi

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder – series 2 announced

Emma Myers will return as Pip Fitz-Amobi as her investigations continue.  The BBC have announced that a second series of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is in the works. The YA mystery thriller, based on Holly Jackson’s books, stars Wednesday‘s Emma Myers. She returns for series two alongside Zain Iqbal as Ravi Singh. Here’s … >

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The Box of Delights

The Box of Delights is coming to Blu-ray for Christmas

The wolves are running in high definition this year!  For readers of a certain age, the BBC’s six-part dramatization of The Box of Delights firmly imprinted on their childhood. With haunting opening credits and lots of (then) cutting edge effects, the show aired in the run up to Christmas 1984. Adapted from John Masefield’s 1935 novel, … >

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The Riot Women writer and cast: Sally Wainwright, Joanna Scanlan, Rosalie Craig, Lorraine Ashbourne, Tamsin Greig & Amelia Bullmore

BBC announce Sally Wainwright’s Riot Women

Joanna Scanlan, Rosalie Craig, Tamsin Greig, Lorraine Ashbourne and Amelia Bullmore are in the band.  The BBC and BritBox International have announced the cast of Riot Women. The show is the latest drama series from writer Sally Wainwright (Happy Valley, Renegade Nell). Made by Drama Republic (One Day), it’s currently filming in West Yorkshire. Here’s … >

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The Famous Five

Two more outings for The Famous Five confirmed by the BBC

The Famous Five return for two more feature length adventures.  The BBC have confirmed the return of its reimagined version of The Famous Five for a second series. Filming had begun on two new adventures. The new run builds on the initial trio of films for the sleuthing quintet. The first landed for Christmas 2023, … >

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