Arthur Darvill in new ‘Legends of Tomorrow’ poster

The CW has unveiled another poster for DC’s upcoming Legends of Tomorrow series, featuring Doctor Who star Arthur Darvill. The superhero action drama launches in the US on 21 January 2016 and will air in the UK on Sky1. Set in the same universe as The CW’s Arrow and The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow features … >

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Sky1 announces cast for adventure drama ‘Hooten and the Lady’

Michael Landes (Love Soup) and Ophelia Lovibond (Guardians of the Galaxy) will lead the cast of Sky1’s Hooten and The Lady. An original drama commission for Sky1, Hooten and The Lady sees Hustle creator Tony Jordan head up a writing team which includes co-creators James Payne, Sarah Phelps, Jeff Povey and Richard Zajdlic. Showrunner Tony … >

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DC’s ‘Legends of Tomorrow’ to air on Sky1 in UK

Sky1 has announced that DC’s new Legends of Tomorrow series will begin airing on the channel in the UK next year. Launching in the US on 21 January 2016 on The CW, the superhero action drama is set in the same universe as The Flash and Arrow. The show stars Arthur Darvill (Broadchurch), Victor Garber … >

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‘The Royle Family’ star joins Sky1’s new football comedy

Sky1 has ordered a new sports comedy series produced by The Royle Family actor Craig Cash. Written by Joe Wilkinson (Him & Her) and David Earl (Derek), Rovers is about the fans of a local lower league football team, Redbridge Rovers. Craig Cash commented: “It’s great to be a part of Sky’s ongoing commitment to … >

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Sky1 orders thriller ‘The Five’ from makers of ‘Happy Valley’

Ordinary Lies creator Danny Brocklehurst has written a new ten-part thriller series for Sky1. Created by Harlan Coben (Gone for Good, Tell No One), The Five follows a group of friends haunted by a terrible incident in their childhood. The official synopsis reads: “Twenty years ago, while they were all playing near the woods, the … >

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Sky1 orders full season of crime comedy ‘Agatha Raisin’

Ugly Betty star Ashley Jensen will return as Agatha Raisin for a full season of Sky1’s quirky crime drama. Following the success of last year’s one-off Christmas special, Agatha Raisin and The Quiche of Death, Sky1 has commissioned eight new 60-minute episodes. The new season will see Jensen resume her role as the notorious Agatha, … >

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