The Guest – BBC announce new thriller series for Eve Myles

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 … >

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SAS Rogue Heroes Series Two – first images

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 … >

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Ludwig – trailer for David Mitchell’s quirky new detective series

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 … >

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Nightsleeper – Nick Leather introduces his real-time thriller

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. … >

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The BBC announce a new Jimmy McGovern drama

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 … >

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One Piece anime – BBC iPlayer picks up all 10 sagas

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 … >

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Colin From Accounts Series 2 – BBC confirm start date

Gordon and Ashley (and Colin) are back for more.  In this world of day and date streaming releases, it’s almost novel to wait for a television series. Colin from Accounts Series 2 dropped in its native Australia back in April, but British fans have been (im)patiently holding on. Now, however, the BBC have confirmed that … >

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Daddy Issues – Aimee Lou Wood & David Morrissey on their new comedy

The stars of Daddy Issues on working together and filming in Stockport.  The new BBC Three sitcom Daddy Issues lands today. Starring Aimee Lou Wood (Sex Education) and David Morrissey (Sherwood), it’s a big-hearted father/daughter tale as the pair find themselves in a flat share situation. The show comes from writer  writer Danielle Ward (Brassic). … >

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