The war intrudes on Great Paxford, as more iron gates are collected and rationing enforced. Miriam Brindsley’s “possible mistake filling out the form” comes to light when David doesn’t receive a ration book. Her husband sets the matter to rights and a frustrated David sneaks out in the middle of the night to enlist. In … >
It’s now November 1939. As the conflict rages in Europe, internal turmoil brews at home. Farming is a reserved occupation, so Stanley Farrow is exempt from compulsory service. He feels it is his duty to fight and seeks counsel from Rev. Collingborne. Finding no help from the good padre, he broods about his decision. In … >
After the success of Doctor Who’s relaunch in 2005, it was perhaps inevitable that CBBC would come knocking for a spin-off show. Thankfully, Russell T Davies rejected their ideas and instead capitalised on the success of 2006’s ‘School Reunion’ to create a vehicle for fan favourite Elisabeth Sladen. Promoted from companion to star, intrepid investigate … >
England has entered the war against Germany and the bucolic beauty of Great Paxford in the late summer sunshine is marred by troupes training in the streets. Our heartstrings are pulled taut in the opening scene when Miriam Brindsley glances out the butcher shop window at a group of young solders running in formation. She … >
ITV’s new WWII drama Home Fires serves up a fresh take on the quiet courage of everyday people as they determine to cope with catastrophic events. The six-part series begins in late August 1939 – days before England enters the war. Trucks loaded with soldiers careen around the narrow roads of the rural Cheshire community … >
Downton Abbey star Samantha Bond’s new ITV drama Home Fires will begin next month. Inspired by Julie Summers’ non-fiction book Jambusters, the six-part drama follows a group of inspirational women in a rural Cheshire community with the shadow of World War II casting a dark cloud over their lives. Home Fires starts at 9pm on … >
ITV has unveiled the first trailer for Home Fires, starring Francesca Annis and Downton Abbey‘s Samantha Bond. Inspired by Julie Summers’ non-fiction book Jambusters, the six-part drama follows a group of inspirational women in a rural Cheshire community with the shadow of World War II casting a dark cloud over their lives. > Order Home … >
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 … >
Downton Abbey returns to ITV1 this Christmas with a one-off special. Here the cast discuss what to expect and reveal their own plans for Christmas.
Doctor Who‘s spin-off has featured plenty of famous faces over the past four series. Here we pick out five that have stood out for bringing something a little bit special to Bannerman Road.