After it’s recommission back in February, we’ve been waiting on news about series 2 of Ten Pound Poms. The 1950s drama, from writer Danny Brocklehurst, follows a group who leave Britain for a new life in Australia. A big hit for BBC One, the story drew us in with the extraordinary tales of the expats … >
The series also stars Alimi Ballard, Mara Wilson and Warren Brown. Updated 31/10/24: Vam PD drops overnight! With Halloween fever taking hold, Big Finish have launched their new vampire audio drama overnight. The original series stars former Buffy the Vampire Slayer villain Juliet Landau, with Alimi Ballard (Sabrina the Teenage Witch), Mara Wilson (Matilda) and … >
Landing in early 2022, the first series of The Responder was a sizable hit for the BBC. Martin Freeman led the show, with a Liverpudlian accent, as it provided a tough look at look at the world of British policing. It scored a swift recommission. Now, that second series is ready to go, with a … >
Michelle Keegan, Warren Brown and Faye Marsay will all return for more Ten Pound Poms. The BBC have announced a second run of writer Danny Brocklehurst’s Ten Pound Poms. The 1950s set series follows Brits who leave dreary post-war Britain for the promise of a new life in Australia. Ten Pound Poms stars Michelle Keegan, … >
Here’s our December 2023 Podcast Roundup – our favourites from the worlds of CultBox. In no particular order, the picks this month are… Out To Lunch with Ade Edmonson – Reece Shearsmith Ade Edmonson enjoys a charming and disarming chat with Inside No. 9‘s Reece Shearsmith. The conversation prompts memories of The League of Gentlemen, … >
The Aussie emigration drama stars Michelle Keegan, Faye Marsay and Warren Brown. With its impressive ensemble cast and period setting, Ten Pound Poms has been on our radar for a while. The 1950s set show, from writer Danny Brocklehurst (Shameless), follows a group of Brits who leave the UK for a new life “down under”. … >
The show follows a group of Brits who emigrate to Australia in the 1950s for the princely sum of £10. Back in June, we reported on the cast announcements for Ten Pound Poms. The upcoming drama series from writer Danny Brocklehurst, which filmed last year, tells the story of a group of Brits who leave dreary … >
The show’s ensemble cast includes Warren Brown, Michelle Keegan and Fay Marsay. The BBC have revealed details of its new drama Ten Pound Poms. Set in 1956, the story follows Brits who leave the country in hope of a new life “down under”. The series cones from Danny Brocklehurst (Shameless, Ordinary Lives) and is a co-production between … >
Old Friends is the last in the first batch of Big Finish’s adventures for Christopher Eccleston’s Ninth Doctor. As the cover makes clear, and indeed they concealed until release, it features a further encounter with the Cybermen. Not only that, but this incarnation of the Doctor enjoys a first encounter with his stalwart ally Brigadier … >
Lady Christina Series 2, the Michelle Ryan audio Doctor Who spin-off from Big Finish gets a second boxset. How does it stack up and is it worth a listen? When we reviewed the first Lady Christina boxset, we had a few criticisms but enjoyed it as a lighter listen. This new set is more flawed (some of … >