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The Control Room – cast & creatives speak ahead of the show’s premiere

The thriller plays out across three nights, beginning on Sunday 17th July.  The BBC’s upcoming drama about an ambulance call handler begins this Sunday. Airing on three successive nights, it promises to be an edge-of-your-seat thriller and stars Iain De Caestecker and Joanna Vanderham. Here’s the premise for The Control Room: Gabe’s world is turned … >

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Time Gentleman Jack, Please?

HBO are not renewing Gentleman Jack for a third series.  Thanks to news broken by Deadline, we’ve learned that the future of Gentlemen Jack is in doubt. While the popular drama airs on BBC One, it’s a co-production with HBO who have decided not to proceed with a third series. Set in the 1830s and … >

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Sherwood – BBC commission a second series

After rave reviews, James Graham’s drama will be back for more.  Launching with impressive viewing figures, BBC One’s Sherwood has been lauded as both clever and compelling. The drama, from James Graham, follows a tense investigation into two shocking and unexpected killings in a former mining community. The show was inspired by real events that … >

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Ten Pound Poms – cast revealed for new Danny Brocklehurst drama

The show’s ensemble cast includes Warren Brown, Michelle Keegan and Fay Marsay.  The BBC have revealed details of its new drama Ten Pound Poms. Set in 1956, the story follows Brits who leave the country in hope of a new life “down under”. The series cones from Danny Brocklehurst (Shameless, Ordinary Lives) and is a co-production between … >

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The Control Room to star Iain De Caestecker and Joanna Vanderham (updated)

Updated 12/05/22: With filming apparently complete, the BBC have released first-look images from The Control Room.  The upcoming drama, about an ambulance service call handler takes place in Glasgow. The released shots show its stars in character – Johanna Vanderham as Sam and Iain De Castecker as Gabe. Produced by Hartswood Films (Sherlock, Dracula), the … >

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Industry reveals new faces for Series 2

The high finance drama is returning for a second eight-part run. The BBC has announced new cast members who are joining the second series of Industry. The show takes place in the world of international finance, seen through the eyes of an ambitious bunch of twenty-somethings. For the uninitiated, here’s the show’s premise: Industry gives … >

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Marianne Jean Baptiste, Alistair Petrie and Rebekah Staton

The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies – BBC reveal cast

Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Alastair Petrie and Rebekah Staton lead the “unconventional thriller”.  To us, the impressively titled The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies instantly sounds fabulous. Now in production, the offbeat thriller has already garnered an impressive cast. Before we get to that however, here’s the premise: Cheryl is a bestselling fantasy … >

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