‘Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands’ episode guide

Kieran Bew leads the cast of ITV’s epic re-imagining of one of literature’s greatest and most enduring heroes; Beowulf. Created by James Dormer, Tim Haines and Katie Newman, the 12-part drama series is set in the mythical Shieldlands and also stars William Hurt (Humans) as Hrothgar and Joanne Whalley (Wolf Hall) as Rheda. Beowulf: Return … >

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Watch first trailer for ITV’s new epic warrior drama ‘Beowulf’

The first teaser for ITV’s new Beowulf series has appeared online. Starring Kieran Bew (Da Vinci’s Demons) as the legendary title character, the new 13-part drama is created by James Dormer (Strike Back), Tim Haines and Katie Newman. Set in the mythical Shieldlands, “a place of spectacle and danger populated by both humans and fantastical … >

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ITV announces cast for epic warrior drama ‘Beowulf’

Kieran Bew (Da Vinci’s Demons) will lead the cast of ITV’s new Beowulf series as the legendary title character. Described as “a western set in the Dark Ages of Britain’s mythic past”, the new 13-part drama is created by James Dormer (Strike Back), Tim Haines and Katie Newman. Kieran Bew will star alongside William Hurt … >

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50 reasons why 2015 will be an awesome year to be a geek

2015 is fast approaching, but what’s in store to keep UK screens flickering and our minds off the drudgery of everyday life? Let CultBox guide you through a year that’ll be packed with returning favourites, new dramas, fresh adaptations, super-heroes, super-spies and a whole lot of supernatural thrillers. It’s in alphabetical order as, to be … >

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ITV orders epic warrior drama ‘Beowulf’

ITV has announced the commission of Beowulf, an “epic re-imagining of one of literature’s greatest and most enduring heroes”. Described as “a western set in the Dark Ages of Britain’s mythic past”, the new 13-part drama is created by James Dormer (Strike Back), Tim Haines and Katie Newman. Dormer, who will write and executive produce … >

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