The epic World War II drama series is back this weekend for its second run. With a large ensemble cast which includes Lesley Manville, Jonah Hauer-King and Blake Harrison, World on Fire dramatizes the chaotic impact of the conflict on the lives of ordinary people. As the series returns, creator and writer Peter Bowker (The … >
Series 2 of World on Fire adds Mark Bonnar to its cast as the war escalates. The BBC have released a new trailer for World on Fire, ahead of the series’ return on Sunday July 16th. Peter Bowker’s drama tells the story of WWII through the eyes of ordinary people whose lives are thrown into … >
Peter Bowker’s WWII drama adds Mark Bonnar to its cast. The BBC have announced the start of filming on the second series of World on Fire. The expansive drama, from Peter Bowker (The A Word), enjoyed a successful first run in 2019. The tense WWII show followed the lives of ordinary people during the conflict’s … >
The show will follow the newlyweds through their domestic challenges. After three series of The A Word, the drama which chronicles the life of a family with an autistic son, the BBC have announced the start of filming on a spin-off show: Ralph & Katie will follow the the newlyweds last seen getting married in … >
The BBC has commissioned a major new drama, that’s set to cover the first year of World War II. Entitled World On Fire, the seven-part series will focus on the events of the war’s first twelve months, covering Germany invading Poland, right through to the Battle of Britain. No casting has thus far been announced … >
The second season of The A Word has started shooting in the Lake District. Starring Christopher Eccleston (Doctor Who), Lee Ingleby (Our Zoo), Morven Christie (Grantchester), Greg McHugh (Fresh Meat) and Vinette Robinson (Sherlock), alongside newcomer Max Vento, the drama series launched on BBC One in March 2016. The official synopsis reads: “[Season 2] picks up two years on from … >
BBC One’s hit autism drama The A Word will begin in the US next month. Starring Christopher Eccleston (Doctor Who), Lee Ingleby (Our Zoo), Morven Christie (Grantchester), Greg McHugh (Fresh Meat) and Vinette Robinson (Sherlock), the six-part first season launched in the UK in March. Adapted by Occupation writer Peter Bowker from the Israeli series by Prisoners of War creator Keren … >
The writer of The A Word has given the first hints for the next season. It was announced last week that the autism drama will return to BBC One with six new episodes. Writer Peter Bowker commented: “If the first series was about diagnosis and denial then the second series is about the journey that is undertaken when you ‘go public’ about … >
The A Word will return to BBC One for a second season. The BBC announced today that six new 60-minute episodes have been commissioned. Adapted by Occupation writer Peter Bowker from the Israeli series by Prisoners of War creator Keren Margalit, The A Word launched on BBC One in March. Writer Peter Bowker commented: “I am delighted that the … >
Without Joe’s singing at the start, there was an unsettling change of tone to start this season finale. Post-argument with Alison, dad Paul spent the night on the floor of his new restaurant gastropub prior to its soft launch. Pulling together, with future family discussions parked, it was all hands to the pumps, and Maurice finding … >