Sky1 has released a set of promotional photos from Hustle creator Tony Jordan’s new drama series, Hooten and The Lady. From the makers of Death In Paradise and Dickensian, the eight hour-long episodes follow the nail-biting escapades of maverick adventurer Hooten (Michael Landes), who teams up with fearless historical expert Lady Alexandra (Ophelia Lovibond) to … >
You can always tell when someone has read Cider with Rosie. You mention it and they get that soft stare in their eyes and start talking in ways that mimic Laurie Lee’s lyrical style, as they recall summers as runny and green as elderflower cordial, and days spent young and easy under the apple boughs. … >
A trailer has been unveiled for BBC One’s upcoming adaptation of Laurie Lee’s classic memoir, Cider With Rosie. Adapted by Ben Vanstone (Merlin, The Borrowers), the 90-minute drama stars Samantha Morton (The Unloved) as Annie Lee, alongside Jessica Hynes (Spaced) as Miss Crabby, June Whitfield (Absolutely Fabulous) as Granny Wallon and Annette Crosbie (One Foot … >
W1A, the trailers tell us: it’s not just a postcode; it’s a state of mind. They’re not wrong. Most of the pre-publicity for the BBC satire-sitcom has, inevitably, focused on the inclusion of a prescient storyline involving a Mr J. Clarkson (of which more later). But, in truth, W1A is more than just a game … >
The second season of Twenty Twelve spin-off W1A will begin later this month. The award-winning mockumentary comedy about the BBC returns with a one-hour special at 9pm on Thursday 23 April on BBC Two. > Order Season 1 on DVD on Amazon. Shane Allen, Controller, Comedy Commissioning, commented last year: “There’s an all-too-painful yet comedic … >
The cast has been announced for BBC One’s upcoming adaptation of Laurie Lee’s classic memoir, Cider With Rosie. Samantha Morton (The Unloved) will star as Annie Lee, alongside Jessica Hynes (Spaced) as Miss Crabby, June Whitfield (Absolutely Fabulous) as Granny Wallon and Annette Crosbie (One Foot In The Grave) as Granny Trill. The cast also … >
And so, after just four episodes (*glares at the BBC*), the brilliant first series of W1A has come to an end. Well, of sorts. And look who returned! This week, the fall-out from Ian Fletcher’s salary revelation has left the BBC execs with a conundrum – how to deal with an employee who reportedly, and … >
The new BBC Head of Values, Ian Fletcher, comes under scrutiny in the latest episode of BBC Two’s new sitcom satirising the very corporation that produces it. Fletcher, played by Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey), finds his own integrity questioned, due to his exorbitant salary despite his own sincere beliefs in the BBC; such as his … >
Carol Vorderman and Clare Balding battle it out to host the new BBC show Britain’s Tastiest Village as the W1A team realise they may have made slight error when Twitter raises its head. The ramifications from last week’s episode kick us off as the new BBC Head of Values Ian Fletcher, played by Downton Abbey’s … >
The team behind BBC Two’s fantastic Olympics sitcom Twenty Twelve are back with another satirical swipe at the modern world, and this time the BBC is in their sights. Well, it’s not solely the BBC under attack here. Like writer/director John Morton’s previous series, which didn’t attack the Olympics, W1A lampoons administration and management. Or, … >