Sherwood

Sherwood – first look images from series two

The acclaimed drama adds big names to the cast for its second run including David Harewood and Robert Lindsay.  In 2022, James Graham’s Sherwood won plaudits for its gritty portrayal of community and modern-day Britain. The show returns later this year and the BBC have now released a number of cast images. Here’s what we … >

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Sherwood Series 2 – David Harewood and Robert Lindsay join the cast

James Graham’s Sherwood reveals its new starry new cast additions as Series 2 begins filming.  Sherwood was an award-winning hit for the BBC when it aired the first series in 2022. Inspired by real events, the show explored the controversial deployment of so-called ‘spycops’ and the ramifications of two brutal killings during the miners strike. … >

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Dodger: Christopher Eccleston returns as Fagin for three specials

A train robbery, a turkey hijack and the horrors of public school await.  The BBC have announced that its Dickensian family comedy Dodger is returning for three further specials. This follows a successful first run, which was the most-watched CBBC commissioned programme in the last 12 months. The show, which follows the exploits of characters … >

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‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: The Musical’ review

Having run for some time now, London is now treated to two legends of the West End amongst the cast of the musical based on the Michael Caine/Steve Martin 1988 film, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Following the plot of the film quite closely, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: The Musical sees suave conman Lawrence Jameson, played here by … >

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‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: The Musical’ review

Musicals based on movies are quite the norm now, with huge successes such as The Producers and Legally Blonde, but how does this Michael Caine/Steve Martin screen romp from 1988 hold up on a London stage in the 2010s? Like those two aforementioned adaptations, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: The Musical also expands and illuminates its source … >

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