‘Babylon’ Season 1 Episode 3 review

Say what you like about Babylon, but after tonight’s rug-pull ending, you certainly can’t say it’s predictable. The suicide of Commissioner Richard Miller certainly ups the ante for future instalments, a game-changing cliffhanger that left us both reeling and pondering what next for the remaining lead characters, all of whom will no doubt feel the … >

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‘Babylon’ Season 1 Episode 2 review

“Seriously? Police sponsorship? This kettling was brought to you by Morphy Richards?!” mutters Finn, in just one of the many brilliant one-liners spouted in this week’s Babylon, which continues to prove itself as a contender for the titles of the best and funniest cop show of the year. It’s not surprising to find the script … >

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‘Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell’ first promo pic

The first official promotional image for BBC One’s Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell has been unveiled. Adapted from Susanna Clarke’s bestselling novel by Wallander writer Peter Harness, the new magic drama series is expected to air on BBC One later this year. > Buy the book on Amazon. Harness told CultBox earlier this year: “We’ve had … >

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‘Babylon’ Season 1 Episode 1 review

Returning after a successful pilot episode earlier this year, Channel 4’s new police and PR drama hits the ground running. There’s no chance of a refresher course in characters or situations here – it’s peddle to the metal, and as a result, we’re left with an opening instalment that is exhilarating from the off, with … >

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‘Babylon’ new season trailer

Channel 4 has released a trailer for the new season of Babylon, from Peep Show creators Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong. Following Danny Boyle’s pilot episode in February, the police drama returns with the first of six new episodes on Thursday 13 November. Watch the trailer… In the first episode, a private security firm calls the … >

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Exclusive: Writer Peter Harness chats about BBC One’s new ‘Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell’ adaptation

Adapted from Susanna Clarke’s bestselling novel by Wallander writer Peter Harness, new magic drama series Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell will air on BBC One later this year. The epic seven-part adaptation will star Bertie Carvel (Restless, Matilda) and Eddie Marsan (Filth) in the lead roles of Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell, alongside Marc Warren (Mad … >

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Channel 4’s ‘Babylon’ begins filming new series

The first full series of Channel 4’s police comedy-drama Babylon has begun filming in London. Following the show’s pilot episode in February, Channel 4 commissioned a six-part series to air this autumn. Brit Marling, James Nesbitt, Paterson Joseph, Bertie Carvel, Adam Deacon, Jill Halfpenny, Jonny Sweet and Nicola Walker will all reprise their roles in … >

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