‘Downton Abbey’ star joins cast of new ITV crime drama ‘Marcella’

ITV has announced the cast for Marcella, a new original, multi-stranded crime drama from the creator of The Bridge. Written by Swedish novelist Hans Rosenfeldt, the eight-part series is set in contemporary London and described as “noir thriller told with Rosenfeldt’s unflinchingly multi layered Nordic style.” Anna Friel will lead the cast in the title … >

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‘W1A’ Season 2 Episode 1 review

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 … >

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‘W1A’ return date confirmed for Season 2

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 … >

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6 things we’d like to see in ‘Last Tango in Halifax’ Season 4

BBC One announced earlier this month that Last Tango in Halifax will be returning for a fourth season. So what will lie ahead for the dysfunctional Halifax/ Harrogate clan? If the previous three seasons are anything to go by, it’s unlikely that it’ll be calm waters, with Wainwright reminding us that “There’s not much drama … >

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‘Last Tango in Halifax’ Season 3 finale review

Robbie and Gillian’s big day has arrived. Gillian has pre-wedding jitters, which is to be expected – especially when you’re marrying the brother of your first husband, who you murdered. Nicola Walker is a perfectly tormented Yorkshire bride to be, leaving us guessing ‘Will She or Won’t She?’ It’s a tried and tested formula for … >

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‘Last Tango in Halifax’ Season 3 episode guide

Derek Jacobi and Anne Reid are back as love struck septuagenarians Alan and Celia for a third season of BBC One’s Last Tango in Halifax. Sarah Lancashire (Happy Valley) and Nicola Walker (Spooks) also return as Caroline and Gillian, with Sherlock‘s Rupert Graves joining the cast as Gary. > Order Season 3 on DVD on … >

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‘Last Tango in Halifax’ Season 3 Episode 5 review

It’s hard to follow up a lesbian wedding, two marriage proposals and the death of a recently betrothed first time mum. Nevertheless, Last Tango in Halifax exploded back in to the living room this week, quite literally, when good boy Lawrence rebelled against the lack of stable status quo at home. Dismayed with his new … >

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Win ‘Last Tango in Halifax’ Season 3 on DVD!

Last Tango in Halifax, Sally Wainwright’s BAFTA award-winning drama about romance and second chances, returns to BBC DVD for a third season on 2 February. > Order Season 3 on DVD on Amazon. To celebrate the release, we’ve got DVDs to give away to five of our Twitter followers! For a chance to win, just … >

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‘Last Tango in Halifax’ Season 3 Episode 4 review

Last Tango in Halifax is always a dramatic event, but tonight’s episode was subdued on the dramatic highs and lows, and rightly so. Beautifully held at a sensitive, calm, level this dysfunctional family, and its’ many off shoots, pulled together to be there for each other, in their own unique ways. We were left hanging … >

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