Rather neatly actually airing between 9pm and 10pm on Sky1 tonight, we’ve reached the penultimate episode of 24: Live Another Day and, while it’s been an entertaining ride pretty much throughout its abridged run, it’s only in the past few weeks that the bar has really been raised. It’s been the introduction of Cheng Zhi … >
24: Live Another Day is moving at a frantic pace now. With only two episodes to go, this hour provides more plot points, action and reveals than perhaps all the previous combined. Having stolen the override device, it’s not long before Navarro finds himself fleeing for his life, as he and Jack engage in an … >
Sky1’s family comedy Yonderland has been recommissioned for a second series. Created, written by and starring the team behind Horrible Histories – Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard and Ben Willbond – Yonderland launched last November. Adam MacDonald, Director of Sky1, commented: “We are incredibly proud to be able to bring … >
Well, as many speculated after last week’s episode – which didn’t end with the silent clock treatment – President Heller is still alive. This is both excellent news, and somewhat problematic. Last week’s episode dealt primarily with Heller making the decision to sacrifice himself, and the way that those around him dealt with that decision, … >
Sky1 has announced the cast for After Hours, a new comedy series directed by The Royle Family‘s Craig Cash. The six-part series is currently filming and will star Ardal O’Hanlon (Father Ted), John Thomson (Cold Feet) and Jaime Winstone (Mad Dogs). Ardal O’Hanlon commented: “I’m delighted to be a part of After Hours. It’s warm, … >
After last week’s explosive episode, Hour 8 of Live Another Day is a far more subdued piece of television, but it’s equally as effective. With Heller having opted to give himself up to Margot and stop the chaos – an option made all the more appealing by his imminent slow decline through Alzheimer’s – Jack … >
Most episodes of 24 feature their share of action – it is, after all, an action show – but every now and then you get one that steps things up a notch, and this is certainly one of them. After quickly establishing that her daughter is in custody, Margot coldly decides to turn on her … >
Stephen Tompkinson (Wild at Heart), Miriam Margolyes (Harry Potter), Jack Carroll (Britain’s Got Talent) and Aisling Bea (Edinburgh Fringe So You Think You’re Funny Award) will join the cast of Sky1 comedy Trollied for its fourth series. Miriam Margolyes commented: “I’m thrilled to be joining the cast of Trollied, such a popular and well-loved series. … >
Since 24 rose phoenix-like from the ashes, it’s been on something of a roll. The streamlined episode order means that the plot has moved along at a snappy pace, and many of the pitfalls and traps that usually derail a season that has twenty four episodes to fill have been excised. Unfortunately Hour Six sees … >
It has been confirmed that The Smoke won’t be returning for a second series. The firefighting drama launched earlier this year on Sky1 and the first series concluded in March. Sky announced: “We’re very proud of The Smoke, which played a key part in Sky1’s plans to develop big scale dramas; something we will continue … >