‘Esio Trot’ review

‘Very often in life it’s the quiet, unassuming ones who turn out to be the most interesting.’ So says our Narrator, who happens to be a surprisingly charming James Corden, in full on Jackanory mode, as he tells us the tale of Esio Trot and bounds about a typically Richard Curtis London; one with all … >

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BBC One’s ‘Esio Trot’ trailer

A trailer has been released for BBC One’s upcoming adaptation of Roald Dahl’s novel, Esio Trot. Adapted by The Vicar Of Dibley writers Richard Curtis and Paul Mayhew-Archer, the 90-minute film stars Dame Judi Dench (Skyfall) and Dustin Hoffman (Rain Man). Esio Trot will air at 6.30pm on New Year’s Day on BBC One. Watch … >

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Judi Dench and Dustin Hoffman in first ‘Esio Trot’ pics

The BBC has released two new promotional images for BBC One’s upcoming adaptation of Roald Dahl’s novel, Esio Trot. Adapted by The Vicar Of Dibley writers Richard Curtis and Paul Mayhew-Archer, the 90-minute film stars Dame Judi Dench (Skyfall) and Dustin Hoffman (Rain Man). Producer Hilary Bevan Jones commented: “To bring together two of the … >

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Try your ‘Luck’…

If you missed HBO’s short-lived horse racing TV drama series Luck, it’s well worth catching up with on DVD and Blu-ray (out now). Created by David Milch (NYPD Blue, Deadwood), the series launched at the start of 2012, but unfortunately production was cancelled in March 2012 after a third horse died during filming.

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