Back in early 2023, we followed all the twists and turns of The Gold. The drama told the story of the 1983 Brink’s-Mat robbery and its aftermath, and it scored a prompt recommission. Now series two is imminent, with six more episodes exploring the decades-long chain of events that followed and the fate of all … >
There are also roles for Mark Gatiss, Jack Lowden and Richard Wilson, and a reimagining of Local Hero. The BBC have commissioned a number of new radio dramas for BBC Radio 4. Top of the list is The Fever, which sees Cate Blanchett take on her first major radio drama role. The Fever Cate Blanchett … >
The investigation into the fate of the Brinks-Mat robbery and its aftermath continues… 2023’s The Gold, the drama which dramatized the story of the infamous Brinks-Mat robbery and the police investigation that followed it was genuinely fascinating. The BBC confirmed that the series would return to continue the tale. The six-part series two follows the … >
Here’s our December 2024 Podcast Roundup – our favourites from the worlds of CultBox. In no particular order, this month’s picks are… Brydon & Larry Lamb Rob Brydon goes on a journey through the remarkable backstory of his Gavin & Stacey co-star Larry Lamb, whose path to his eventual career is utterly fascinating. This month, … >
Journey through fog-laden streets, across windswept moors, and into crumbling manor homes with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s original short stories. Hugh Bonneville (Paddington, The Agency) is to narrate a series of Sherlock Holmes tales for a new short stories podcast. Produced by Noiser Podcasts, who produce the brilliant Real Dictators and Short History Of…, the … >
The series tells the story of a burnt-out spy in a deadly game of international intrigue. Updated 20/11/24: Second trailer and featurette Ahead of the show’s launch on Friday, 29th November, Paramount+ have dropped a second trailer for The Agency. The starry new spy show, fronted by Michael Fassbender, sees his character attempting to return … >
Hugh Bonneville and Karen Gillan star, with Alex Kingston, Nick Mohammed and Simon Russell Beale. Updated 14/06/24: ITV confirm the air date for the first episode of Douglas is Cancelled. The show launches on ITV1 at 9pm on Thursday, 27th June 2024. The programme listing also confirms the show’s wider cast, including another Moffat-era Doctor … >
Four stars from the hit comedy are back Comic Relief on Red Nose Day 2024. It’s been seven years since we’ve last heard from Ian Fletcher, Head of Values, and his team at the BBC. However, with Lenny Henry set to step down as the lead presenter of Comic Relief, a number of the WIA … >
The comic and Bake Off host stars as the infamous Highwayman in a new six-part comedy series. Updated 06/02/24: Apple drop the trailer for The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin. Ahead of the show’s March 1st premiere, there’s now an engaging trailer offering us a first look at Noel Fielding’s new Dick Turpin comedy. … >
The compelling tale of the Brinks-Mat robbery and its aftermath continues. The Gold was one of the most fascinating dramas of 2023, looking at the infamous 1983 Brinks-Mat robbery. The series chronicled how the loot was initially disposed of and the lengths the police went to catch those involved, scoring an impressive 8.7 million viewers … >