Rafael Mathé & Matt Smith in The Death of Bunny Munro

The Death of Bunny Munro – first look at Matt Smith

Nick Cave’s darkly comic novel is becoming a six-part series.  Updated 10/12/24: First look at Matt Smith Announced last year, Sky have revealed a first look at Matt Smith in The Death of Bunny Munro. He appears alongside his diminutive co-star, newcomer Rafael Mathé. The series, adapting Nick Cave’s novel, comes from writer Pete Jackson … >

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Nightsleeper

Nightsleeper – Nick Leather introduces his real-time thriller

The Nightsleeper departs this weekend, and its creator invites us along for the ride.  A real-time thriller about a speeding train heading from Glasgow to London, Nightsleeper is the BBC’s newest Sunday night drama. There’s a vogue for these real-time thriller shows at the moment. ITV’s Red Eye and Apple TV+’s Hijack have both been recommissioned. … >

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The BBC announce a new Jimmy McGovern drama

The as yet untitled film will star Anna Friel, David Threlfall and Anna Maxwell Martin. The BBC have announced a new film from the acclaimed dramatist Jimmy McGovern. Currently without a title, the 90-minute film will take place in Liverpool and centre on a family dealing with the fallout of an abuse incident. Here’s the … >

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Funny Woman Series 2 - Gemma Arterton

Funny Woman Series 2 – Sky reveal first images and start date

Gemma Arterton returns as “Sophie Straw”, the nation’s favourite comic actress.  One of our television treats last year was Sky’s Funny Woman. Based on Nick Hornby’s book Funny Girl, the show is story of Barbara Parker (Gemma Arterton), a young woman trying to make her way as a performer in the 1960s. As Sophie Straw, … >

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Passenger - Wunmi Mosaku as DC Riya Ajunwa

Passenger – itv drop the trailer for its new dark comedy thriller

The series comes from writer Andrew Buchan, best known for his acting roles in Broadchurch and The Crown.  ITV have released the official trailer for their upcoming thriller Passenger. It’s a darkly comic affair starring Wunmi Mosaku (Loki, Lovecraft Country) and David Threlfall (Troy: Fall of a City). The six-part series promises to explore “a … >

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Nightsleeper - Joe Cole as Joe Roag

Nightsleeper – first look images from the real-time thriller (updated)

The series is helmed by Doctor Who director Jamie Magnus Stone.  Updated 23/11/23: With the show due next year, the BBC have released first images from its upcoming thriller Nightsleeper. The real-time drama, which takes place on an intercity sleeper service between Glasgow and London, follows a government agency’s frantic efforts to intervene in the … >

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