The show examines the 1988 Lockerbie disaster and the subsequent search for justice. Sky have announced the casting of Colin Firth (Operation Mincemeat) in their upcoming five-part dramatization of the Lockerbie disaster. The series draws on the book The Lockerbie Bombing: A Father’s Search for Justice by Jim Swire and Peter Biddulph. It tells the … >
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 … >
Paapa Essiedu, Anjli Mohindra, Tom Burke, Vinette Robinson and Caroline Quentin return for the second series of Sky’s sci-fi thriller. Updated 25/10/23: The full, action-packed trailer for The Lazarus Project series 2 lands. Seemingly aware of the inherent complications, there’s a gag about Back to the Future as we get an insight into the time … >
The forthcoming Sky Original stars Christina Hendricks and Paddy Considine. Looking ahead to 2024, Sky have announced Small Town, Big Story, a new comedy from Chris O’Dowd. While perhaps still best known in for his role in The IT Crowd, O’Dowd has notched up numerous film and television roles on both sides of the Atlantic. … >
Jane Horrocks joins the cabinet as the new Defence Secretary. Sky have released a first-look image from their returning political thriller series COBRA. The show takes its name from the infamous ‘Cabinet Office Briefing Room A’ where British Prime Ministers often chair crisis meetings. Styled COBRA: Rebellion for its third season, the show deals with … >
It’s a first look at their raucous and exuberant 80s neon western starring Jason Flemyng. Ahead of its 2023 launch, Sky have delivered a teaser for their upcoming 1980s drama A Town Called Malice. The show follows a family of former London gangsters who’ve relocated to the Costa del Sol. Spain offers them a chance … >
Sky’s new comedy about kicking the habit(s) reunites two stars of Father Ted. Ahead of its December release, Sky have dropped the trailer for their new comedy. Starring Sheridan Smith in the title role, Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything tackles the subject of addictions and how they can come to define our lives. Here’s … >
Actor Luca Marinelli leads the cast as the Italy’s fascist dictator. We love history here at CultBox Towers and there’s something compelling about the stories of how dictators rose to power. It’s doubtless why we’re addicted to Paul McGann’s podcast on the subject. While Real Dictators has yet to tackle however is Benito Mussolini, the Italian … >
The star is heading for Jacobean England in an eight-part limited series. Sky and US network AMC have announced that Julianne Moore will star in Mary & George. The show, set in the Jacobean era, inspired by Benjamin Woolley’s non-fiction book The King’s Assassin. The show is described as “… a deliciously dangerous eight-part limited … >
And Sky have released a date for the show’s return. (Updated 26/09/22): A lot has changed in the world since the first series of Gangs of London aired back in April 2020. At the time, the home grown thriller series not only garnered critical acclaim, but became the biggest Sky Original series for five years … >