‘Game of Thrones’ Season 5 Episode 2 review: ‘The House of Black and White’

After last week’s uneven opener, we’re back with Arya Stark (Maisie Williams) as she arrives in Braavos. Elsewhere, Cersei Lannister (Lena Headey) continues to cling on to power, Brienne (Gwendoline Christie) and Podrick (Daniel Portman) experience another setback and Stannis Baratheon (Stephen Dillane) is still no closer to taking back the North from the Boltons. … >

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‘Silicon Valley’ return date in UK announced for Season 2

The second season of hit US comedy Silicon Valley will begin in the UK on Sky Atlantic later this month. Set in the high-tech world of Silicon Valley, Mike Judge’s Emmy-nominated series is back at 10pm on Monday 20 April on Sky Atlantic with the first of ten new episodes. Having taken the tech world … >

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UK start date announced for ‘Mad Men’ final episodes

Sky Atlantic has confirmed that the second half of Mad Men‘s final season will begin in the UK in April, just 4 days after it starts in the US. Titled ‘The End of an Era’, the remaining seven episodes conclude the story of troubled ad man Don Draper (Jon Hamm) and his Madison Avenue colleagues. … >

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‘Treme’ final season UK start date confirmed

Sky Atlantic has confirmed that the fourth season of Treme will begin in the UK next month. HBO’s jazz-infused drama concluded in the US in December 2013. ‘Yes We Can Can’, the first of five final episodes, airs at 11pm on Thursday 9 April on Sky Atlantic. Watch a preview… Now November 2008, it’s 38 … >

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Ruth Wilson and Dominic West’s ‘The Affair’ to air on Sky Atlantic

Showtime’s Golden Globe Award winning US drama The Affair will begin in the UK on Sky Atlantic in May. Starring Ruth Wilson (Luther), Dominic West (The Wire) and Joshua Jackson (Fringe), the drama explores the emotional and psychological effects of an extramarital affair. The official synopsis reads: “The provocative drama is told separately from the … >

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‘The Art and Making of Penny Dreadful’ book review

‘Art of…’ books are often a bit something-and-nothing: pretty to look at, nice to flick through, but otherwise a shallow experience destined to be left on the shelf or under the coffee table. So it’s always nice to encounter one which exceeds expectations, and delivers you more than big glossy pictures and a sprinkling of … >

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‘Penny Dreadful’ Season 2 preview: Behind the scenes video

Sky Atlantic has released a video production blog looking at the new ten-part season of Penny Dreadful. Starring Eva Green, Josh Hartnett, Timothy Dalton and Harry Treadaway, Season 2 launches on Tuesday 5 May on Sky Atlantic, just two days after the show returns in the US on Showtime. Watch the video, featuring a look … >

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