Halloween’s Guy Forks was only the first of three visits to Scatterbrook Farm this year. With a four-day Christmas holiday and an extended New Year, the holidays are long this year. While The Book of Boba Fett drops on the 29th, it’s a hike until the Eve of the Daleks on New Year’s Day. Fear … >
The broadcaster has treats a plenty this year, from drama to comedy and, naturally, Doctor Who. As the festive season looms, the BBC have announced some of their high-profile shows coming across Christmas and New Year. While many are not news per se, it’s good to see them confirmed. There’s plenty for high quality drama … >
Mackenzie Crook’s latest scarecrow adventure will also star Toby Jones in six roles. Over the past couple of years, the new incarnation of Worzel Gummidge has been quite the hit at CultBox Towers. It’s one of those delightful programmes that brings the whole family together, so we’re thrilled to see three more films. This week’s … >
The BBC has released an extensive media pack for Worzel Gummidge: Saucy Nancy When Mackenzie Crook adapted Worzel Gummidge for 2019, it received critical acclaim and was a hit with audience. Cue 2020 and, despite Covid-19, we are now being treated to Worzel Gummidge: Saucy Nancy. The plot is as follows: When Worzel Gummidge, Susan … >
It’s just over a week until you can but your Radio Times double Christmas edition (other TV guides are available) but we have a good idea of the BBC Christmas 2020 plans There’s a vision behind the BBC Christmas 2020 programming, best expressed by Charlotte Moore, BBC’s Chief Content Officer: Let’s face it, it’s been a difficult … >
Mackenzie Crook, who previously wrote and starred in Detectorists, will now lead the charge on both sides of the camera in two Worzel Gummidge stories for the BBC. Here’s everything you need to know… The Beeb’s official press describes the project, which Crook will write and direct as well as starring in, as a “dazzling, … >
Here’s a blast from the past: remember Worzel Gummidge? The talking scarecrow brought to the screen by the late, great Jon Pertwee? Well, he’s heading back to TV screens. A new take on Worzel is coming courtesy of Mackenzie Crook, who is both developing the new show, and set to take the title role. He’ll … >