Brian and Margaret: Harriet Walter as Mrs Thatcher

Brian and Margaret – first images from Thatcher interview drama

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 … >

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Sherwood Series 2

BBC commissions Sherwood Series 3

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 … >

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The CultBox Podcast Roundup – July 2024

Here’s our July 2024 Podcast Roundup – what we’ve been listening to 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 … >

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Sherwood – first look images from series two

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 … >

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The Way

The Way – trailer and date for Michael Sheen’s new drama

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 … >

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Sherwood Series 2 – David Harewood and Robert Lindsay join the cast

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. … >

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Sherwood – BBC commission a second series

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 … >

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