The Marlow Murder Club: Robert Thorogood & Samantha Bond

The Marlow Murder Club – UKTV Drama to adapt Death in Paradise creator’s novel

Robert Thorogood’s book will become a four-hour drama starring Samantha Bond.  Writer Robert Thorogood is best known as the creator of the enduring Death in Paradise. Currently filming its 13th series, and with a spinoff up and running, it appears we can’t get enough of the sun-drenched whodunnit. However, there’s another Thorogood creation on the … >

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Rani Takes on the World – video trailer and another returnee revealed

Another familiar voice joins Rani Takes on the World, the audio sequel to The Sarah Jane Adventures.  Big Finish have dropped a video trailer celebrating Rani Takes on the World: Beyond Bannerman Road. The new audio series, which launches today, reunites Rani Chandra (Anjli Mohindra) and Clyde Langer (Daniel Anthony), two of the young leads who … >

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Rani Takes on the World – Big Finish revive a major SJA villain

Samantha Bond’s Mrs Wormwood will face off against Rani and Clyde in The Revenge of Wormwood.  With the first volume of Rani Takes on the World due for release imminently, audio producers Big Finish have just announced a major name for the series’ second volume. December’s Rani Takes on the World: The Revenge of Wormwood will … >

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Dreamland – first look trailer for Freema Agyeman’s new show

Freema Agyeman appears with Lily Allen in the new seaside comedy.  Sky have announced a volley of comedies for 2023. These include a one-off special for Intelligence, a fifth season of Brassic and a festive special for James Nesbitt and Timothy Spall with the working title of Joy to the World. However, the show that really … >

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‘Home Fires’ won’t be returning for Season 3

ITV has axed Home Fires after just two seasons. Inspired by the book Jambusters by Julie Summers, the World War II drama launched on ITV in May 2015 and ran for 12 episodes, ending on a cliffhanger last weekend. Home Fires followed a group of inspirational women at the heart of a rural Cheshire community who steadfastly bring the … >

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‘Home Fires’ Season 2 episode guide

World War II drama Home Fires returns to ITV for a six-part second season. Inspired by the book Jambusters by Julie Summers, Home Fires follows a group of inspirational women at the heart of a rural Cheshire community who steadfastly bring the village together during our nation’s darkest hour. Samantha Bond (Downton Abbey) and Francesca … >

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‘Home Fires’ Season 2 Episode 5 recap: Watch out, Frances

It’s now late August, 1940, and bombs light up the night sky on the horizon. Steph and Little Stan are struggling to bring in the harvest. The hired laborers desert in the middle of the night, leaving Steph, Stan, and the blind Isobel to accomplish the insurmountable task on their own. Steph finally collapses under … >

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