Peaky Blinders and Bloodlands star Charlene McKenna leads the cast of Clean Sweep. Ever on the hunt for a quality import, the BBC acquired the Irish thriller series Clean Sweep. The show comes to BBC Four and the iPlayer later this year. Here’s the synopsis: Inspired by true events, Clean Sweep follows a seemingly ordinary … >
The enduring comedy, set aboard the mining ship Red Dwarf , arrives in full on the BBC iPlayer. Although it might seem difficult to believe, the sci-fi sitcom Red Dwarf is 35 years old! The show, which chronicles the adventures of Lister (Craig Charles), Rimmer (Chris Barrie) and Cat (Danny John-Jules), began on BBC Two back … >
Australia gets its own monarch as Catherine Tate begins her royal reign down under. Naturally, being avid Doctor Who fans, we’re all waiting for Catherine Tate’s return as Donna Noble this November. However, the star has the not inconsiderable matter of a new sitcom which lands on Friday, 16th June. Queen of Oz sees her … >
The drama, adapted from Bernardine Evaristo’s book, will become an eight-part drama series. The BBC have announced that they have commissioned an adaptation of Bernardine Evaristo‘s acclaimed 2013 novel Mr Loverman. Described as a life-affirming story about family, love, and being true to yourself, the story centres on its exuberant protagonist, Barrington Jedidiah Walker. Bringing “Barry” … >
Sheen, Tennant and their long-suffering partners return as the pair struggle with working life post-pandemic. Updated 04/06/23: Thanks to Georgia Tennant’s Instagram, we now have a BBC start date. Staged series 3 is coming to BBC One and the iPlayer on Wednesday, 14th June 2023 at 10.40 pm. While the BBC have yet to confirm … >
Michael Sheen makes his television directorial debut with a drama about a civil uprising in a small industrial town. Updated 15/05/23: The BBC have released cast details for The Way. After announcing it in February, the BBC have now revealed casting as The Way begins filming in Port Talbot. The drama tells the story of … >
Steven Knight’s rollicking tale of the SAS continues with new Rogue Heroes joining the story for series 2 SAS Rogue Heroes made a significant splash when it landed on BBC One last year. After drawing impressive audience figures, including over 9 million viewers for its first episode, the show was swiftly recommissioned for a second … >
The actor and comedian will deliver the UK’s scores at Eurovision 2023. In surprising news, the BBC have announced that Catherine Tate has been selected to deliver the score from the UK’s National Jury at the forthcoming Eurovision 2023 final. Hosed in Liverpool, on behalf of last year’s winners Ukraine, the show takes place this … >
Season 3 of Stephen Merchant’s The Outlaws is filming now in Bristol. The Outlaws follows a group of strangers from different walks of life forced together to complete a community payback sentence in Bristol. The show won audiences over with an engaging cast of characters who find themselves depending on each other while stuck between … >
The genealogy show’s latest stars include Claire Foy, Lesley Manville and Bear Grylls. After a truncated 5-part 19th series last year, Who Do You Think You Are? returns for a more substantial 20th series this June. The celebrity genealogy is back to lift the lid on the family history of nine celebrities from film, television … >