The series, based on Bernard Cornwell’s Warlord Chronicles, is dropping onto ITVX in two parts. ITV’s epic new Arthurian adaptation, The Winter King, is being lined up for a festive streaming release. Taking a leaf out of the Netflix playbook, the 10-part series will land on streamer ITVX in two chunks: episodes 1 – 5 … >
The show is based on Bernard Cornwell’s novel, the first of his Warlord Chronicles book series. Thanks to the show’s American home of MGM+, we now have our first look at The Winter King. The series, coming to ITVX in the UK, is a take on Arthurian legend adapted from the books of Bernard Cornwell. … >
ITV have confirmed that filming is now underway on their adaptation of Bernard Cornwell’s Warlord Chronicles, under the title of The Winter King. The series is described as “a bold and revisionist take on the well-loved Arthurian Legends”. It follows Arthur Pendragon as he evolves from an outcast to legendary warrior and leader. The Winter … >
Sharpe author Bernard Cornwell’s historical fiction trilogy is getting the adaptation treatment. Last year we watched with interest as Bad Wolf, the production company formed by Jane Tranter and Julie Gardener were acquired by Sony Pictures Television. The Cardiff-based production company has been responsible for the BBC’s adaptation of Phillip Pullman’s His Dark Materials, as … >
Filming has begun on the second season of The Last Kingdom, with Netflix joining as a co-production partner. Based on Bernard Cornwell’s bestselling series of novels, the epic drama series launched last October on BBC Two and averaged 2.7 million viewers. > Buy the first season on DVD on Amazon. Alexander Dreymon (American Horror Story) will return as Uhtred, alongside David Dawson … >
BBC Two has announced a new adaptation of Sharpe creator Bernard Cornwell’s best-selling series of books, The Saxon Stories. Adapted by Stephen Butchard (Good Cop, House Of Saddam), the eight-part historical drama series is described by the BBC as “a show full of heroic deeds and epic battles but with a thematic depth that embraces … >