It’s Walden vs Thatcher, with Steve Coogan and Harriet Walter in the lead roles. Channel 4 have released a batch of images from its forthcoming drama about the impactful 1989 interview of the then Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher by Brian Walden. Brian and Margaret draws on Rob Burley’s fantastically titled book ‘Why Is This Lying … >
The critically acclaimed Sherwood has further stories to tell. The BBC have confirmed that its high profile drama Sherwood will be back for a third series. The show, from writer James Graham, is based in Nottinghamshire. The first series looked at the long impact of the 80s miners’ strike. The most recent run, which concluded … >
Here’s our July 2024 Podcast Roundup – what we’ve been listening in the worlds of CultBox. In no particular order, our picks this month are… Full Disclosure – James Graham James O’Brien chats to the playwright James Graham about his life and career, covering both stage and screen work. The discussion veers from Graham’s North … >
Steve Coogan and Dame Harriet Walter will star as journalist Brian Walden and the former PM Margaret Thatcher. With the General Election in full swing, Channel 4 have announced a new drama looking back at a pivotal moment in political history. Brian and Margaret comes from writer James Graham (Sherwood) and director Stephen Frears (A … >
The acclaimed drama adds big names to the cast for its second run including David Harewood and Robert Lindsay. In 2022, James Graham’s Sherwood won plaudits for its gritty portrayal of community and modern-day Britain. The show returns later this year and the BBC have now released a number of cast images. Here’s what we … >
Directed by Sheen, the drama comes from writer James Graham. The Way has to be one of most anticipated dramas for 2024. It’s Michael Sheen’s directorial debut, and he has created the story with writer James Graham (Sherwood) and Adam Curtis (HyperNormalisation). Here’s the official synopsis for The Way: Ambitious, powerful and surprising, The Way … >
James Graham’s Sherwood reveals its new starry new cast additions as Series 2 begins filming. Sherwood was an award-winning hit for the BBC when it aired the first series in 2022. Inspired by real events, the show explored the controversial deployment of so-called ‘spycops’ and the ramifications of two brutal killings during the miners strike. … >
Michael Sheen makes his television directorial debut with a drama about a civil uprising in a small industrial town. Updated 15/05/23: The BBC have released cast details for The Way. After announcing it in February, the BBC have now revealed casting as The Way begins filming in Port Talbot. The drama tells the story of … >
After rave reviews, James Graham’s drama will be back for more. Launching with impressive viewing figures, BBC One’s Sherwood has been lauded as both clever and compelling. The drama, from James Graham, follows a tense investigation into two shocking and unexpected killings in a former mining community. The show was inspired by real events that … >
The show tells the real-life story of two brutal killings in a former mining town. Ahead of its premiere, the cast and creatives of Sherwood have started talking about the upcoming drama. Set in a former mining town, already riven by long-standing divisions, the story follows the investigation of two brutal murders. Here’s the premise … >