The show adapts the novel by ITV News anchor Tom Bradby. ITV have announced Secret Service, a new, high-profile espionage drama starring Gemma Arterton. Adapted from Tom Bradby’s novel, the show promises “to be a powerful drama that captures the complexity of contemporary geopolitics while delivering edge-of-your-seat storytelling.” Arterton will play senior MI6 officer Kate … >
Both series will be available on the free-to-air streamer later this year. ITV have announced that they are adding two more Disney shows to ITVX before the end of 2024. The free-to-air streamer has previously made room for the superpowered flat share comedy Extraordinary and true-crime drama Under the Banner of Heaven, making them available … >
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, … >
The show returns with additions to the cast including Gemma Whelan and Roisin Conaty. Sky have announced the start of production on a second series of Funny Woman. The show, based on Nick Hornby’s novel Funny Girl, sees Gemma Arterton play Barbara Parker. As rising star Sophie Straw, she’s a performer trying to make her … >
The stylish UK original show Culprits stars Gemma Arterton, Kirby and Eddie Izzard. Updated 26/10/23: Disney+ drops a very swish looking trailer for their new thriller from filmmaker J Blakeson. Ahead of its November 8th launch, on Hulu in the US and Disney+ elsewhere, there’s a trailer abroad for Culprits. Focussing on the central character … >
Is it too early to get excited for Christmas yet? The festive season might be six months away, but it hasn’t stopped Sky dropping a trailer for one of their upcoming treats. The Amazing Maurice, an adaptation of Terry Pratchett’s 2001 novel The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents, brings a Discworld twist to the … >
The 2014 novel will become a television series, telling the story of a female comic in the 1960s. Gemma Arterton (Black Narcissus, Quantum of Solace) will star as Barbara Parker, who is described as bold, stylish and courageous and who takes London by storm. The story follows her journey from Blackpool beauty queen to comedy … >
The King’s Man gets a new poster and trailer If you’ve not been paying attention, here’s the basic plot and casting for this new 20th Century Studios production: As a collection of history’s worst tyrants and criminal masterminds gather to plot a war to wipe out millions, one man must race against time to stop … >
The BBC has just released a trailer for Black Narcissus and it promises Paradise, Perversion, Sanctuary and Sin The new BBC series Black Narcissus is raising the interest with a provocatively captioned trailer. The first episode is scheduled for 9 pm on Sunday the 27th December, with the third (and final) two days later at the … >
It’s just over a week until you can but your Radio Times double Christmas edition (other TV guides are available) but we have a good idea of the BBC Christmas 2020 plans There’s a vision behind the BBC Christmas 2020 programming, best expressed by Charlotte Moore, BBC’s Chief Content Officer: Let’s face it, it’s been a difficult … >