Somehow, it’s been nine years since the first series of the remarkable Wolf Hall. Based on Hilary Mantel’s books, the BAFTA and Golden Globe award-winning series chronicled the life of Thomas Cromwell. Henry VIII’s political fixer was played compellingly by Mark Rylance, with the King himself brought to life by Damian Lewis. However, the first … >
Leo Suter and Sofia Barclay star in a reimagining of the Inspector Lynley novels. The BBC has acquired a new adaptation of the Inspector Lynley mysteries by Elizabeth George. Lynley stars Leo Suter (Vikings: Valhalla) with Sofia Barclay (Ted Lasso) as his down-to-earth partner DS Barbara Havers. Tommy Lynley is a brilliant police detective but … >
It’s nearly time to return to Darrowby for a slice of wartime veterinary action. Channel 5 have announced the return date for its popular reinvention of All Creatures Great and Small. The modern iteration of the show, now in its fifth year, is back on Thursday, 19th September 2024. The show’s official synopsis tells us … >
Further veterinary adventures await in Darrowby as the hit drama scores a double recommission. ViacomCBS have announced that the bucolic delights of All Creatures Great and Small will return for two more series. The show, a modern take on the works of James Herriot’s Yorkshire veterinary stories, is produced by Playground for Channel 5, as … >
The show, from the mind of Chris O’Dowd, stars Christina Hendricks and Paddy Considine. With filming complete, Sky have revealed first images from Small Town, Big Story. The comedy, from Chris O’Dowd, take place in Drumbán – a small town with a big story to tell. It stars Christina Hendricks (Mad Men. The Buccaneers) and … >
The final chapter of the acclaimed Wolf Hall sees Mark Rylance return to his role of Thomas Cromwell. The BBC have announced the imminent start of production on a second series of its Tudor drama Wolf Hall. Based on the novels of the late Hilary Mantel, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light adapts the … >
The forthcoming Sky Original stars Christina Hendricks and Paddy Considine. Looking ahead to 2024, Sky have announced Small Town, Big Story, a new comedy from Chris O’Dowd. While perhaps still best known in for his role in The IT Crowd, O’Dowd has notched up numerous film and television roles on both sides of the Atlantic. … >
Fresh faces on the Dales include Neve McIntosh and James Bolam. Based on the novels of James Herriot, Channel 5’s adaptation of All Creatures Great and Small is gearing up for its fourth season. Due in the autumn, and on MASTERPIECE in the US in early 2024, the show is back for six further hour-long … >
Now we’ve recovered from that “emergency broadcast”, which introduced us to the threat of The Undeclared War (with a side-order of Prime Ministerial wish fulfilment), we’ve been able to find out a few more details about Channel 4’s upcoming thriller. First up, we have a quote from series creator Peter Kosminsky on what the show … >
The Undeclared War stars Adrian Lester and Simon Pegg. Last Friday night, Channel 4 kicked off the marketing for their upcoming cyber thriller in innovative fashion. At 8.59 PM, in the form of a government “emergency broadcast”, Prime Minister Rt Hon Andrew Makinde (Adrian Lester) addressed the nation to tell us of the threat. He … >