itv’s new spy thriller, The Ipcress File, sees Joe Cole taking on the famous Michael Caine role. With the clock ticking to the launch of their big budget adaptation of Len Deighton’s novel, itv have released a first look scene from The Ipcress File. It sees the wayward Harry Palmer (Joe Cole) being recruited to … >
The channel hopes their high budget adaptation can compete with the streaming services. With their version of The Ipcress File confirmed as part of their winter season, itv’s Director of Programmes Kevin Lygo has been talking about the show at a recent press launch. The channel’s adaptation of the 1962 spy novel, made famous by … >
ITV has announced the commissioning of a new six-part thriller based on Len Deighton’s The Ipcress File. The Ipcress File was the first thriller written by Len Deighton and the basis of a stand-out 1965 Michael Caine film. This new TV versions is written by BAFTA winner John Hodge, directed by Emmy Winner James Watkins … >
SS-GB is a new thriller set against a Nazi occupied London. Adapted from Len Deighton’s 1978 alternate history novel, the five-part drama series is penned by James Bond writers Neal Purvis and Robert Wade (Spectre, Skyfall, Casino Royale). Buy the original novel on Amazon here. Detective Douglas Archer is played by Sam Riley, Barbara Barga by Kate … >
Was that William Hurt as the Nazi General in tonight’s episode? It was, wasn’t it? The German accent didn’t quite cover the American twang. But he wasn’t in the credits. Come on, Hurtsy, don’t be shy about appearing in SS-GB. It’s a pretty good show. Last week’s episode felt like a trudge through an alternate … >
Many liked the sound of SS-GB. Sadly when they tuned in last week for its opener some found that the sound was its chief problem with it. There were complaints from (a small number of) viewers about the overall quality of the sound, while some accused Sam Riley of mumbling. Well, the sound has been … >
‘Allo ‘Allo, what’s this? It’s November 1941, and it’s fourteen months after the Germans have won the Battle of Britain. Buckingham palace lies in ruins, Churchill’s been shot in front of a firing squad, swastika-emblazoned flags are draped over the nations landmarks. The bodies of Captain Mainwaring and the rest of the Home Guard of … >
BBC One has confirmed the start date for SS-GB, a new thriller set against a Nazi occupied London. Adapted from Len Deighton’s 1978 alternate history novel, the five-part drama series is penned by James Bond writers Neal Purvis and Robert Wade (Spectre, Skyfall, Casino Royale). Buy the original novel on Amazon here. SS-GB begins at 9pm on … >
BBC One has released the first trailer for SS-GB, a new thriller set against a Nazi occupied London. Adapted from Len Deighton’s 1978 alternate history novel, the five-part drama series is penned by James Bond writers Neal Purvis and Robert Wade (Spectre, Skyfall, Casino Royale). Buy the original novel on Amazon here. SS-GB is due to begin … >
The cast has been announced for BBC One’s SS-GB, based on the novel by Len Deighton. Set in Nazi-occupied London, the five-part drama is based on the premise that the Germans won the Battle of Britain. SS-GB is adapted by writers Robert Wade and Neal Purvis, who have co-written scripts for six James Bond films (The … >