Rivals

Rivals – full trailer for the glossy Disney+ adaptation

Big hair and bad behaviour in the ruthless world of 1980s independent television.  Updated 02/10/24: The full trailer for Rivals is finally here. With the show launching this month, Disney+ have revealed a longer look at Rivals. The glossy Jilly Cooper adaptation, set firmly in the 1986 – amid the heady world of independent television no … >

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Rivals – David Tennant and Adian Turner lead the cast for Disney+

The show adapts Jilly Cooper’s novel set in the ruthless world of independent television.  With filming commenced, Disney+ have released the casting for their upcoming drama series Rivals. The eight-part show promises “wit, romantic entanglements, sex and unforgettable characters” as it dives into the fictional world of Jilly Cooper’s Rutshire Chronicles. The author, dubbed “Queen of … >

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Shantaram – Apple trails its upcoming drama starring Charlie Hunnam

The adaptation of Gregory David Roberts’ bestseller lands on October 14th.  Apple TV+ have released the trailer for another high-profile book adaptation: Shantaram. Its author, Australian Gregory David Roberts, drew inspiration from his very colourful life. Set in the 1980s, the story it follows the exploits of a convicted bank robber and heroin addict who … >

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Death in Paradise series 10 guest stars announced

Death in Paradise has revealed several guest stars for next year’s series 10. While filming has obviously been delayed, the Death in Paradise team has found time to update its Facebook page with pictures of several of the guest stars to appear in series 10 of the ever-popular show. Series 9 started on BBC1 on January … >

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Our Girl Season 3

Why I love ‘Our Girl’

On 7 September 2016 the BBC released a prequel heralding the return of Our Girl. The army drama from writer Tony Grounds was a major hit in 2014 and I was beyond excited to know that the second instalment was finally here! When watching this iconic drama, I felt so drawn to so many aspects of the show … >

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‘Our Girl’ star doesn’t know if Elvis and Jamie will be returning in Season 3

Michelle Keegan is still unsure which other cast members will be back in the third season of Our Girl. Following Season 2’s dramatic finale in October, the BBC announced the commission of a third season of the army drama. Buy Season 2 on DVD on Amazon here. Season 2 introduced Luke Pasqualino (The Musketeers) and Royce Pierreson as love interests as Elvis Harte … >

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Michelle Keegan has very exciting news for ‘Our Girl’ fans

Our Girl star Michelle Keegan has revealed that the show’s next season will be longer than usual. Following Season 2’s dramatic finale last month, the BBC announced the commission of a third season of the army drama. Buy Season 2 on DVD on Amazon here. Keegan, who will be returning as Georgie Lane, has now revealed that Season 3 will … >

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Lacey Turner is always welcome to return to ‘Our Girl’, says writer

The creator of Our Girl has revealed that Lacey Turner could still return if she wanted to. The EastEnders actress starred as Molly Dawes in the original Our Girl pilot in 2013 and the full five-part first season in 2014, but was replaced by Coronation Street star Michelle Keegan in the army drama’s recent second season. Buy Season 2 on … >

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‘Our Girl’ writer promises less of a gap before next season

The third season of Our Girl will arrive “sooner than last time,” the show’s creator has revealed. Following Season 2’s dramatic finale, the BBC announced the commission of a new season of the army drama, with Coronation Street star Michelle Keegan returning as Georgie Lane. Buy Season 2 on DVD on Amazon here. The feature-length Our Girl pilot aired in March 2013, with an … >

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