As filming begins on The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾ the BBC shares casting details Oliver Savell plays Adrian, alongside a cast including Pam Ferris, Alun Armstrong, Lisa McGrillis and Colin Hoult. What is The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole about and who do the cast play Based on Sue Townsend’s best-selling book … >
David Nicholls is adapting a classic for a new TV series for the BBC The BBC has commissioned The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾ from Big Talk Studios (Ludwig, The Outlaws) for BBC iPlayer and BBC One. Based on Sue Townsend’s best-selling book of the same name, the 10-part series is adapted for … >
Sky Atlantic has got its sizeable chequebook out again, and has signed up some star names for its upcoming drama, Patrick Melrose (previously known as Melrose). The show, that stars and is executive produced by Benedict Cumberbatch, is based on the semi-autobiographical novels by Edward St Aubyn. As the official announcements notes, “Patrick Melrose hilariously … >
Sky Atlantic and Showtime have teamed up to make a new drama executive produced by and starring Benedict Cumberbatch. Based on the acclaimed Patrick Melrose series of semi-autobiographical novels written by Edward St. Aubyn, the series will be adapted by novelist David Nicholls (One Day). Nicholls will write all five one-hour episodes of Melrose, which “hilariously skewers … >
The BBC has announced the commission of The 7.39, a new “romantic drama for grown-ups” by award-winning writer David Nicholls (One Day, Starter For Ten).
Released in cinemas on 26th August, One Day is adapted from the internationally praised and bestselling novel by David Nicholls.