Rachel Shenton

The Rumour – Channel 5 announce new thriller series for Rachel Shenton

The All Creatures’ star will be joined by Joanne Whalley, Emily Atack and Samuel Anderson.  Channel 5 are good at finding projects for established faces on the channel – look at their Jason Watkins-fronted dramas. Now, they’ve found a vehicle for one of the stars of their returning series, the bucolic All Creatures Great and … >

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‘Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands’ episode guide

Kieran Bew leads the cast of ITV’s epic re-imagining of one of literature’s greatest and most enduring heroes; Beowulf. Created by James Dormer, Tim Haines and Katie Newman, the 12-part drama series is set in the mythical Shieldlands and also stars William Hurt (Humans) as Hrothgar and Joanne Whalley (Wolf Hall) as Rheda. Beowulf: Return … >

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Watch first trailer for ITV’s new epic warrior drama ‘Beowulf’

The first teaser for ITV’s new Beowulf series has appeared online. Starring Kieran Bew (Da Vinci’s Demons) as the legendary title character, the new 13-part drama is created by James Dormer (Strike Back), Tim Haines and Katie Newman. Set in the mythical Shieldlands, “a place of spectacle and danger populated by both humans and fantastical … >

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‘The Ark’ review

Everyone ‘know-ahs’ the story of The Ark. Or at least the poster-paint primary school play outline of it: God tells Noah to build a massive cruise ship for him and two of every animal. God sends a flood. The family Noah and their P&O cornucopia are safe on the lido deck of God’s good side. … >

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David Threlfall as Noah in BBC One’s ‘The Ark’ trailer

The first trailer has been unveiled for BBC One’s upcoming biblical drama, The Ark. Starring Shameless actor David Threlfall as Noah with Joanne Whalley (The Borgias, Jamaica Inn) as his wife, Emmie, the one-off special is a retelling of the story of Noah and The Ark. Watch the trailer… The official synopsis reads: “Noah, a … >

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ITV announces cast for epic warrior drama ‘Beowulf’

Kieran Bew (Da Vinci’s Demons) will lead the cast of ITV’s new Beowulf series as the legendary title character. Described as “a western set in the Dark Ages of Britain’s mythic past”, the new 13-part drama is created by James Dormer (Strike Back), Tim Haines and Katie Newman. Kieran Bew will star alongside William Hurt … >

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David Threlfall to play Noah in BBC One’s ‘The Ark’

David Threlfall and Joanne Whalley have been cast in BBC One’s upcoming biblical drama, The Ark. Shameless actor Threlfall will star as Noah, while Joanne Whalley (The Borgias, Jamaica Inn) will play his wife Emmie. Written by Hustle creator Tony Jordan, the one-off special is a retelling of the story of Noah and The Ark. … >

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