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) … >
The critically acclaimed Sherwood has further stories to tell. The BBC have confirmed that its high profile drama Sherwood will be back for a third series. The show, from writer James Graham, is based in Nottinghamshire. The first series looked at the long impact of the 80s miners’ strike. The most recent run, which concluded … >
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 … >
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 … >
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 … >
The Nightsleeper departs this weekend, and its creator invites us along for the ride. A real-time thriller about a speeding train heading from Glasgow to London, Nightsleeper is the BBC’s newest Sunday night drama. There’s a vogue for these real-time thriller shows at the moment. ITV’s Red Eye and Apple TV+’s Hijack have both been recommissioned. … >
The as yet untitled film will star Anna Friel, David Threlfall and Anna Maxwell Martin. The BBC have announced a new film from the acclaimed dramatist Jimmy McGovern. Currently without a title, the 90-minute film will take place in Liverpool and centre on a family dealing with the fallout of an abuse incident. Here’s the … >
All 1085 episodes of the One Piece anime are coming to the BBC before the end of 2024. The BBC have announced that it’s acquired the rights to over 1000 episodes of the legendary anime series One Piece. It’s the first time the dubbed versions of the series have been available in the UK The … >
A train becomes a bomb in the upcoming thriller series Nightsleeper. Real time thrillers seem to be making a comeback. Recently, we’ve had the Idris Elba fronted Hijack and Richard Armitage’s Red Eye. Now, the BBC plan to put us off intercity travel, with a drama playing out across an overnight train journey. Here’s the … >
Feathers McGraw is back! Wallace & Gromit will face the villainous penguin again in the “Gnome Noir” tale Vengeance Most Fowl. Updated 30/08/24: Norbot is revealed! While you’re enjoying the last gaps of the summer holidays, the BBC are thinking about their festive offering: Vengeance Most Fowl. We first learned of the new Wallace & … >