Timothy Spall to lead cast of Channel 4’s first Philip K. Dick drama

Channel 4 has announced the cast for the first of its upcoming dramas based on the short stories of award-winning sci-fi novelist Philip K. Dick. A co-production between Channel 4 and Sony Pictures Television, the “hugely ambitious” anthology series will be written and executive produced by Ronald D. Moore (Battlestar Galactica) and Michael Dinner (Justified) alongside Breaking Bad … >

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Timothy Spall to star in Sky1’s ‘Fungus the Bogeyman’

Sky1 has announced the cast for an all-star adaptation of Fungus the Bogeyman. Inspired by Raymond Briggs’ classic family story, the new four-part series is written by Doctor Who writer Tom MacRae (‘The Girl Who Waited’). Timothy Spall (Mr Turner) will lead the cast in the title role, alongside comedian Victoria Wood as Eve and … >

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Win ‘Mr. Turner’ on Blu-ray!

Widely regarded as one of the best British films of 2014, Oscar and BAFTA nominated Mr. Turner comes to Blu-ray and DVD on 2 March and is available for pre-order now. Directed by Mike Leigh, Mr. Turner charmed Britain’s audiences on its cinematic release, with an engrossing, emotional yet turbulent window into the life of … >

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‘The Enfield Haunting’ first pics: Matthew Macfadyen in Sky Living’s poltergeist drama

The first promotional images have been unveiled for Sky Living’s new supernatural drama, The Enfield Haunting. Adapted from Guy Lyon Playfair’s book, This House is Haunted, the three-part dramatisation is set in the autumn of 1977 and draws on extensive documentation, recordings and witness statements. The incident is the most documented account of poltergeist activity in … >

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Matthew Macfadyen to star in Sky Living’s ‘The Enfield Haunting’ drama

Sky Living has announced the commission of The Enfield Haunting, a new supernatural drama about the terrifying and bizarre real events that took place at an ordinary house in Enfield during the autumn of 1977. The three-part dramatisation is adapted from Guy Lyon Playfair’s book, This House is Haunted, and draws on extensive documentation, recordings … >

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