Only Child - Gregor Fisher & Greg McHugh

Only Child – trailer for Gregor Fisher’s new BBC comedy

Expect neighbourly squabbles, domestic and inter-generational differences in Only Child, all told through the lens of Richard and Ken’s comedic father-son relationship. With the show set to debut on 21st November, the BBC have shared a trailer for its new inter-generational comedy. Only Child stars Greg McHugh (Gullt) alongside comedy legend Gregor Fisher (Rab C. … >

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Rebus

Rebus – start date and images for the new series

Richard Rankin takes the title role in a new show, based on the Inspector Rebus novels.  Back in March, we noted that the BBC had picked up a new Rebus adaptation, Now, the corporation has released images and confirmed a start date for the show. For the binge inclined, all six episodes land on BBC … >

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Rebus – BBC picks up new series

Richard Rankin takes on the role of the famous Scottish detective The BBC acquired the Scottish crime drama Rebus. Made by Eleventh Hour Films for Viaplay, and based on Ian Rankin’s novels, the series stars Richard Rankin (no relation) in the title role. The detective has been previously played, as an Inspector, by both John … >

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Mayflies: Tony Curran (Tully) and Martin Compston (Jimmy)

Mayflies – Cast and creatives speak ahead of new BBC Drama

Airing between Christmas and New Year, Mayflies stars Martin Compston and Tony Curran as best friends.  One of the anticipated highlights of the upcoming festive season for us is Mayflies, adapted from Andrew O’Hagan’s acclaimed novel The two-part drama promises a tale of enduring friendship which is tested in the most devastating way. Here’s the … >

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Mayflies: Tony Curran (Tully) and Martin Compston (Jimmy)

Mayflies – first images from Martin Compston’s new BBC drama

The BBC Scotland series also stars Ashley Jensen and Tony Curran.  With filming complete, the BBC have released some images from their upcoming drama Mayflies. Based on Andrew O’Hagan’s acclaimed 2020 novel, the story has been adapted into a two-part drama. Here’s the premise for Mayflies: Everyone has a Tully Dawson – the friend who … >

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