The Paradise star Joanna Vanderham will lead the cast of BBC One’s adaptation of LP Hartley’s The Go-Between, part of the channel’s upcoming season of classic 20th century literature. Vanderham will play Marian Maudsley in the 90-minute film, alongside Stephen Campbell Moore (Titanic) as Trimingham, Ben Batt (Shameless) as Ted Burgess and Lesley Manville (Maleficent) as … >
BBC One has announced the commission of From Darkness, a new drama written by Katie Baxendale (Sugar Rush). The four-part serial “explores what sustains our souls and questions whether you should you do something that you’re good at, even if it’s bad for you”. BBC One Controller Charlotte Moore commented: “From Darkness brings new writing … >
BBC One has revealed the cast for Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio’s new adaptation of DH Lawrence’s Lady Chatterley’s Lover, from the makers of Sherlock. Holliday Grainger (Tulip Fever) will play Lady Chatterley with James Norton (Happy Valley) as her war-wounded husband Sir Clifford Chatterley and Richard Madden (Game Of Thrones) as gamekeeper Oliver … >
In the world of popular television, there may be little alchemy more precarious than that of creating a popular sitcom hit. If ever the philosophy was that British viewers liked something a little savage or self-loathing, the success, in recent years, of shows such as Mrs Brown’s Boys, Benidorm and Miranda has proven that going … >
BBC One has unveiled the trailer for Boomers,a new comedy series about three recently retired couples. Written by Richard Pinto (The Kumars at No. 42), the six 30-minute episodes will star June Whitfield, Alison Steadman, Paula Wilcox, Russ Abbot, Stephanie Beacham, Philip Jackson and James Smith. Boomers begins at 9pm on Friday 15 August on … >
The first promotional photo has been released for BBC One’s new drama Our Zoo. Written by award-winning playwright Matt Charman, the series is based on the real story of the eccentric Mottershead family who established Chester Zoo in the 1930s. Lee Ingleby (Inspector George Gently) leads the cast as ex-serviceman George Mottershead, alongside Liz White (Life … >
BBC One has released a trailer for the new series of Our Girl, starring EastEnders actress Lacey Turner. Following the success of a 90-minute single film last March, the army drama will return later this month for five new 60-minute episodes. > Order Series 1 on DVD on Amazon. Watch the trailer… The official synopsis … >
BBC One has released the first trailer for Accused creator Jimmy McGovern’s new one-off film, Common. Set in the north west of England and based on the UK’s controversial Joint Enterprise Law, the 90-minute drama stars Nico Mirallegro (The Village), Daniel Mays (Ashes to Ashes), Sir Michael Gambon (Doctor Who) and Jodhi May (Strike Back). Common … >
BBC One has released a new trailer showcasing some of the channel’s upcoming drama series. The one-minute preview features clips from supernatural thriller Remember Me (starring Michael Palin), missing child drama The Missing (starring James Nesbitt and Frances O’Connor), David Morrissey’s The Driver (written by Accused‘s Danny Brocklehurst), and Series 2 of Lacey Turner’s army … >
BBC One has released a new trailer showcasing some of the channel’s upcoming drama series. The one-minute preview features clips from Noah drama The Ark (starring David Threlfall and Ashley Walters), 1930s family drama Our Zoo (starring Anne Reid and Ralf Little), pregnancy group drama In the Club (written by Fat Friends creator Kay Mellor), … >