James Graham’s Sherwood reveals its new starry new cast additions as Series 2 begins filming. Sherwood was an award-winning hit for the BBC when it aired the first series in 2022. Inspired by real events, the show explored the controversial deployment of so-called ‘spycops’ and the ramifications of two brutal killings during the miners strike. … >
BBC Studios has teamed up with Reality+ to launch a collection of immersive experiences in the metaverse based on the BBC’s world-famous brands. The metaverse is a multitude of digital content that runs parallel to our physical life. It’s essentially a collection of virtual worlds, where users can meet, play games, chat and make purchases. … >
Kevin McKidd and Vinette Robinson lead the cast of Six Four. ITV released the first images from their upcoming adaptation of Hideo Yokoyama’s novel Six Four. The drama takes place primarily in Glasgow. ITV describes it as a dark and compelling story of kidnap, corruption, betrayal and an uncompromising search for the truth. It stars … >
Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith’s show will be back for Series Eight and Nine. The BBC have announced a double-recommission for Inside No. 9. The horror-tinged comedy anthology show, which concluded its seventh series this week, will return for two more runs. The corporations tells us there will be 12 more episodes, presumably in 2023 … >
The show is to be adapted for Amazon’s Freevee streaming service. Amazon have announced they have an American version of the hit BBC Two comedy Inside No. 9 in the works. The news came at the NewFronts advertising event in New York. The anthology series, in which Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith both write and … >
Four of the corporation’s top rated dramas will be back for a second series. The BBC are celebrating their drama output with a raft of recommissions. Four of their most-watched dramas are returning; The Tourist, The Responder, Vigil and Time will all be back for more. The Tourist As the highest-rated drama of 2022 so far, … >
The comic will write and star in the “warm and bittersweet” comedy series. The BBC have announced that the ever industrious Romesh Ranganathan is creating a new BBC One comedy. Avoidance will tell the story of a man with severe conflict avoidance issues who is forced to change for the sake of his son. As … >
Despite it’s 2019 cancellation, the show based on Jane Austen’s unfinished novel is returning. While the itv adaptation of Sanditon, helmed by Andrew Davies, originally failed to do the numbers for itv, it has been revived thanks to a co-production deal involving Masterpiece on PBS and UK streamer Britbox. While the first season ended with … >
The BBC have announced that comic and tv presenter Romesh Ranganathan is set to bring his particular brand of deadpan humour to a revival of The Weakest Link. Filming in Glasgow and due to air on BBC One later in the year, the new run will feature celebrity contestants competing to raise funds for their … >
The BBC Commercial plans make for an interesting read (if you’re wondering about the future of TV consumption) but need some context We have already reported on the BBC’s need to consider it’s long-term strategy, and in particular it’s dependency on the licence fee. Today the BBC has released what it describes as “ambitious plans … >