Riot Women trailer released

Riot Women trailer released ahead of October broadcast

The BBC has released a Riot Women trailer ahead of the show’s arrival later this year It’s been nearly a year since we reported on Sally Wainwright’s Riot Women, and the show is now complete and ready for an October broadcast. What is Riot Women about, and who’s in it? Here’s the BBC’s quick glimpse of … >

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Renegade Nell

Renegade Nell lands on ITVX

It may have failed to charm sufficient audiences to get a recommission on Disney+, but the charming magical fantasy series Renegade Nell is now available to a wider audience due to a hookup with ITVX.  It’s not first time shows have made this leap, with the terrific Extraordinary and the medieval detective adaptation Shardlake, both cut … >

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The Riot Women writer and cast: Sally Wainwright, Joanna Scanlan, Rosalie Craig, Lorraine Ashbourne, Tamsin Greig & Amelia Bullmore

BBC announce Sally Wainwright’s Riot Women

Joanna Scanlan, Rosalie Craig, Tamsin Greig, Lorraine Ashbourne and Amelia Bullmore are in the band.  The BBC and BritBox International have announced the cast of Riot Women. The show is the latest drama series from writer Sally Wainwright (Happy Valley, Renegade Nell). Made by Drama Republic (One Day), it’s currently filming in West Yorkshire. Here’s … >

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Renegade Nell

Renegade Nell official trailer released ahead of this month’s release (updated)

Disney+ has released the Renegade Nell official trailer and it looks fantastic!  Updated 21/03/24: Disney+ release an all-action extended clip. As part of a run of announcements at Series Mania festival in Lille, The Walt Disney Company EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) delivered a new clip from Renegade Nell. Although we’ve seen elements of it … >

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Renegade Nell

Renegade Nell – first teaser for Sally Wainwright’s new fantasy show

Get ready for some 18th Century adventure…  Ahead of an Easter launch, Disney+ have revealed the teaser for its new adventure series Renegade Nell. Written by Sally Wainwright (Gentleman Jack), the story follows the fantastical exploits of Nell Jackson, who finds herself becoming an outlaw. Louisa Harland (Derry Girls) leads the show with a cast … >

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Renegade Nell - Louisa Harland as Nell

Renegade Nell – first look images from new Disney+ series

Sally Wainwright’s new action and adventure fantasy stars Louisa Harland.  At one point titled The Ballard of Renegade Nell, now abbreviated, Renegade Nell is the new series from Sally Wainwright (Gentleman Jack, Happy Valley). The show, with Lousia Harland (Derry Girls) in the title role, is an 18th century fantasy adventure series. Here’s what we … >

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Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies aka RTD

Russell T Davies profile coming to BBC One

imagine… Russell T Davies: The Doctor and Me, a film from BBC Studios, follows one of Britain’s most celebrated TV writers as he prepares to once again return as Doctor Who showrunner. imagine…, a wide-ranging arts series hosted and executive produced by Alan Yentob, profiles leading figures and events that are shaping today’s cultural world. … >

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Happy Valley series 3

Happy Valley series 3 — cast and creator talk ‘final series’

Happy Valley is back on our screens on New Years Day — sadly it’s the final season. Cast and creator share their thoughts Ahead of the final series of Happy Valley, the BBC has shared some interviews with the show’s creator and various members of the cast. Here’s the series synopsis: Sally Wainwright’s multi-Bafta award winning … >

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Time Gentleman Jack, Please?

HBO are not renewing Gentleman Jack for a third series.  Thanks to news broken by Deadline, we’ve learned that the future of Gentlemen Jack is in doubt. While the popular drama airs on BBC One, it’s a co-production with HBO who have decided not to proceed with a third series. Set in the 1830s and … >

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Gentleman Jack Series 2 has a trailer and a launch date

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 … >

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