The Gallows Pole cast

The Gallows Pole — cast announced for new Shane Meadows drama

The BBC has announced the cast for Shane Meadows’ new drama The Gallows Pole Shane Meadows (This is England) has assembled the cast for his first period TV drama The Gallows Pole. Pictured above are: top L-R: Michael Socha, Thomas Turgoose, George MacKay, Tom Burke, Sophie McShera; bottom L-R: Cara Theobold, Yusra Warsama, Samuel Edward-Cook, Anthony … >

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The Trick

The Trick — new thriller stars Jason Watkins and Victoria Hamilton

BBC One announces The Trick, a landmark film that tells the real life story of the ‘Climategate Scandal’ from 2009 Produced by Vox Pictures, the team behind the critically acclaimed Keeping Faith, and written by Bafta-nominated Owen Sheers (The Snow Spider, Aberfan: The Green Hollow) The Trick tells the story of world-renowned Professor Philip Jones; … >

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Sky Arts are adapting Neil Gaiman’s ‘Likely Stories’ for TV

Johnny Vegas and Tom Hughes will star in Sky Arts’ new adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s Likely Stories. Directed by Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard (20,000 Days on Earth), the new four-part series is a collection of Neil Gaiman’s short stories, all set in London. Pulp frontman and solo artist Jarvis Cocker will compose the music … >

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‘The Outcast’ Episode 2 review: A story tinged with loss and sadness

Last week’s opening episode of The Outcast focused on the events that led to Lewis Aldridge becoming a social outcast, after the tragic events surrounding his mother’s death. This concluding part picks up the story two years later as Lewis, now released from prison, settles back into ordinary life. “Welcome home, Lewis,” Tamsin Carmichael (Daisy … >

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‘The Outcast’ Episode 1 review: A beautiful piece of television

The Outcast, BBC One’s new romantic period drama, is based on the novel by Sadie Jones and adapted by Jones herself. Set against the backdrop of the post-World War 2 English countryside, we are introduced to Lewis Aldridge, a child whose tragic life circumstances led to him becoming the titular outcast of this two-part drama. … >

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‘The Outcast’ episode guide

Jessica Brown Findlay from Downton Abbey and Pride actor George Mackay star in BBC One’s The Outcast this month. Written by Sadie Jones and based on her best-selling novel, the new two-part adaptation is a deeply romantic, uncomfortably honest coming-of-age story set in booming post-war Britain. > Order The Outcast on DVD on Amazon. The … >

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‘The Outcast’ trailer: Sadie Jones adapts her novel for BBC One

BBC One has released a trailer for The Outcast, featuring Jessica Brown Findlay from Downton Abbey and Pride actor George Mackay. Written by Sadie Jones and based on her best-selling novel, the new two-part adaptation is described as “a deeply romantic, uncomfortably honest coming-of-age story set in booming post-war Britain”. > Order The Outcast on … >

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‘The Outcast’ first look: ‘Pride’ star in BBC One’s Sadie Jones adaptation

Three new promotional pictures have been revealed for BBC One’s The Outcast, featuring Pride actor George Mackay. Written by Sadie Jones and based on her best-selling novel, the new two-part adaptation is described as “a deeply romantic, uncomfortably honest coming-of-age story set in booming post-war Britain”. > Order The Outcast on DVD on Amazon. Airing … >

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BBC One reveals cast for Sadie Jones’ ‘The Outcast’ adaptation

Downton Abbey actress Jessica Brown Findlay will star alongside George Mackay, Nathaniel Parker, Greg Wise and Hattie Morahan in BBC One’s The Outcast. Written by Sadie Jones and based on her best-selling novel, the two-part adaptation is described as “a deeply romantic, uncomfortably honest coming-of-age story set in booming post-war Britain”. The Outcast will air … >

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