Teaser released for hit U&alibi drama, Bookish series 2 ahead of return this Summer Created by and starring Mark Gatiss, the series was the second highest premier ever on the channel. What do we know about Bookish series 2 and who stars From the latest press release, we learn the teaser offers a glimpse at … >
As Bookish series 2 finishes filming, we have new images and plot details to enjoy Following the recent wrap on filming for the second series of hit U&alibi drama Bookish (6×70’), UKTV has unveiled a selection of first look images that offer a glimpse at what’s in store for the guest stars and original ensemble. … >
The Brockmans are back for Christmas, but a lot has changed since we last saw them in 2016. We saw them briefly for this year’s BBC Children in Need, but the Brockman family are back on Boxing Day. It’s been eight years since the last Christmas special, and the family dynamic has certainly shifted since … >
Joanna Scanlan, Rosalie Craig, Tamsin Greig, Lorraine Ashbourne and Amelia Bullmore are in the band. The BBC and BritBox International have announced the cast of Riot Women. The show is the latest drama series from writer Sally Wainwright (Happy Valley, Renegade Nell). Made by Drama Republic (One Day), it’s currently filming in West Yorkshire. Here’s … >
Outnumbered returns to our screens for Christmas — eight years since its last appearance. Amidst a large swathe of comedy announcements, the BBC has dropped news of the return of the Brockman family in a new Christmas special. Yes, Outnumbered, which ran from 2007-14, plus the aforementioned 2016 special will see Hugh Dennis as dad … >
Jack Dee and Claire Skinner will lead the cast of Power Monkeys, a new scripted comedy that will be made and aired in one day. Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin (Outnumbered, Drop the Dead Donkey) return to Channel 4 following the success of their 2015 election comedy Ballot Monkeys. Power Monkeys will lampoon the fictional communications and social media ‘experts’ on both … >
The creator of Sky1’s Critical has discussed the broadcaster’s decision not to renew the show for a second season. Starring Lennie James (Line of Duty), Catherine Walker (Strike Back), Claire Skinner (Outnumbered) and Kimberley Nixon (Fresh Meat), the 13-part real-time medical drama launched in February 2015. Sky1 announced last July that Critical had been axed due to low … >
Just give me all the Turkish delight you have: the Eleventh Doctor goes full on Narnian in his second festive Doctor Who adventure. 2011’s ‘The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe’ has got a lot going for it, as far as guest cast is concerned: it’s got the mum from Outnumbered (Claire Skinner) and the … >
Critical, Sky1’s real-time medical drama from Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio, won’t be returning for a second season. Starring Lennie James (Line of Duty), Catherine Walker (Strike Back), Claire Skinner (Outnumbered) and Kimberley Nixon (Fresh Meat), the 13-part first season launched in February. > Buy Critical on DVD on Amazon. Sky1 confirmed this week: “We … >
As the sirens fall silent and the blood banks gets a chance to restock, it’s time for a brief look back over the first season of Sky1’s new medical drama. Critical’s initial ‘mission statement’ was to be a real-time medical drama. Whereas your General Hospitals or your ERs might begin an operation and then cut … >