Gemma Arterton returns as “Sophie Straw”, the nation’s favourite comic actress. One of our television treats last year was Sky’s Funny Woman. Based on Nick Hornby’s book Funny Girl, the show is story of Barbara Parker (Gemma Arterton), a young woman trying to make her way as a performer in the 1960s. As Sophie Straw, … >
The consulting detective Gabriel Book will investigate crimes on UKTV’s Alibi. Updated 18/07/24: Bookish guest stars announced. With filming now underway in Belgium, UKTV have confirmed a number of guest stars for Bookish. In episodes 5 & 6 of the series, Paul McGann (Doctor Who) will star as Mr Kind, alongside Tim McInnerny (Blackadder) as ‘D’. … >
It might only be March, but Netflix have started to unwrap details of its Richard Curtis penned festive treat. That Christmas, written by Richard Curtis and adapted from his own series of children’s books, is an animated feature which boasts an impressive roster of vocal talent. In the animated film, Brian Cox (Succession) will play … >
The show returns with additions to the cast including Gemma Whelan and Roisin Conaty. Sky have announced the start of production on a second series of Funny Woman. The show, based on Nick Hornby’s novel Funny Girl, sees Gemma Arterton play Barbara Parker. As rising star Sophie Straw, she’s a performer trying to make her … >
The Game of Thrones star swaps Westeros for Stockport in the 1990s. The Power of Parker is a new comedy which takes place in Stockport, 1990. It stars Conleth Hill as the ambitions Martin Parker, whose life is about to get very complicated… Here’s the premise for The Power of Parker: It’s Stockport 1990 and … >
The award-winning Gentleman Jack is back on BBC One for eight more episodes. It’s been a long time coming, with its recommission announced in 2019 while the first series was on air, but Gentleman Jack series two is nearly here. Starring Suranne Jones, Sophie Rundle and Lydia Leonard, the show returns on Sunday 10th of … >
Starring Tim Key and Daisy May Cooper, The Witchfinder promises a 1640s “road-free road trip”. Back in October 2019, the BBC announced its 17th Century-set comedy The Witchfinder. Now it seems the show is almost here. The story follows a witchfinder and his prisoner on a journey across England, encountering civil war, famine and … >
Halloween’s Guy Forks was only the first of three visits to Scatterbrook Farm this year. With a four-day Christmas holiday and an extended New Year, the holidays are long this year. While The Book of Boba Fett drops on the 29th, it’s a hike until the Eve of the Daleks on New Year’s Day. Fear … >
Stephen Graham, Daniel Mays and Anna Maxwell Martin will all return for a third run of Code 404. Boyed by the success of the first two series, Sky Comedy has commissioned another run of its very silly crime-fighting comedy. Set in the not-too-distant future, the show follows copper Roy Carver who has to deal with … >
Mackenzie Crook’s latest scarecrow adventure will also star Toby Jones in six roles. Over the past couple of years, the new incarnation of Worzel Gummidge has been quite the hit at CultBox Towers. It’s one of those delightful programmes that brings the whole family together, so we’re thrilled to see three more films. This week’s … >