As we hit the halfway point of the series, The Smoke has explored its characters, but left more than enough room to grow. Focus on undeveloped characters and a subtle awareness of continuing plot threads provides some fantastic drama in this fourth episode, albeit one arguably littered with a little too much unnecessary humour. Technically, … >
Having drawn us in with both the characters and drama of the show, The Smoke’s third episode feels a lot more confident. This week’s instalment manages to weave more of the characters into the episode and, through a clever narrative structure, pushes their stories forward in a really interesting way. The episode features the characters … >
Sky has announced the recommission of Stella for a fourth series. Ruth Jones’s comedy drama will return to Sky1 for ten new 60-minute episodes in 2015. Prior to that, a one-off special will air this Christmas and will start filming next month. Ruth Jones commented: “I’m thrilled that Sky viewers love delving into the world … >
Tonight’s second instalment of The Smoke had to decide which route to go down to establish itself as something different from the usual fire-and-rescue drama.
Less visual effects and significant focus on the characters seems to have been the right way to go, as Episode 2 potentially trumps last week’s debut for watchability and development.
From the pen of Chimerica scribe Lucy Kirkwood comes Sky1’s new firefighters drama, The Smoke.
Sky has announced that the current season of J.J. Abrams’ post-apocalyptic US drama Revolution will resume in the UK next month.
To celebrate the release of Sky1’s family comedy Yonderland on DVD on Monday 17 February, CultBox caught up with Ben Willbond (The Thick of It), Simon Farnaby (The Mighty Boosh) and Dan Skinner to chat about their show.
CBBC’s Horrible Histories gang get together again but, this time, it’s something completely different for Sky1: puppet fantasy comedy, Yonderland.
Sky has announced that the current season of US superhero drama Arrow will resume in the UK later this month.
Sky1 has released a new behind-the-scenes look at what’s coming up in The Smoke, the channel’s new drama series about a team of London firefighters.