Tag: BBC Two

‘King Charles III’ pics: First look at BBC Two’s new adaptation of the hit play

The first photos have been released for BBC Two’s upcoming TV adaptation of the multi-award-winning ‘future history’ play King Charles III. Doctor Foster writer Mike Bartlett has adapted his own Olivier Award-winning script for the 90-minute drama, reuniting with Olivier Award-winner Rupert Goold, who directed the original Almeida Theatre production of the play. Written in blank verse, King Charles III is an imagining of … >

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‘Peep Show’ writer’s new comedy ‘Ill Behaviour’ will premiere on BBC iPlayer

Ill Behaviour, a new comedy thriller from the creator of Fresh Meat, will make its debut on BBC iPlayer as a box set later this year. Written by BAFTA-award winning Sam Bain (Peep Show), the three-part series will air also on BBC Two at a later date. Ill Behaviour stars Chris Geere (Waterloo Road), Tom Riley (Da Vinci’s Demons), Lizzy Caplan (Mean Girls), Jessica … >

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‘Paula’ first look: Denise Gough stars in BBC Two’s new revenge drama

BBC Two has released the first promotional photo for Paula. Written by Conor McPherson, in his first original television series, the new three-part revenge drama is about a brief encounter that ends in violence. The cast is led by Olivier-award winning actress Denise Gough and Victoria star Tom Hughes. Gough commented last year: “Having worked with Conor McPherson … >

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Eleanor Catton to adapt her novel ‘The Luminaries’ for BBC Two

BBC Two has announced the commission of The Luminaries, a new drama based on award-winning novelist Eleanor Catton’s novel. Winner of the 2013 Man Booker Prize, The Luminaries is a 19th century tale of adventure and mystery set on the Wild West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island in the boom years of the 1860s … >

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‘Two Doors Down’ return date confirmed for Season 2

Scottish comedy Two Doors Down is back on BBC Two later this month for a second season. The residents of Latimer Crescent will return for more domestic disasters in six new half-hour episodes. Season 2 begins at 10pm on Monday 21 November on BBC Two. Written by Gregor Sharp and Simon Carlyle, the sitcom launched in April. … >

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‘Victoria’ star joins BBC Two’s new revenge drama ‘Paula’

Olivier-award winning actress Denise Gough and Victoria star Tom Hughes will lead the cast of BBC Two’s Paula. The new three-part revenge drama about a brief encounter that ends in violence is written by Conor McPherson, in his first original television series. Directed by Alex Holmes (Coalition, House of Saddam), Paula begins filming in Belfast next month. Writer … >

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