A new Inspector Maigret series based on Georges Simenon’s bestselling books has been commissioned by PBS Masterpiece, eight years after the most recent and highly-acclaimed Rowan Atkinson ITV adaptation was cancelled.
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Netflix shares teaser trailer of The Diplomat season 2
Netflix shared the first teaser trailer for the second season its hit political thriller starring Keri Russell and Rufus Sewell. The second instalment of the critically acclaimed series is due to arrive on Netflix at the end of October.
Channel 5 shares trailer for series 5 of All Creatures Great And Small
The hit adaptation based on best-selling author James Herriot’s cherished and iconic collection of stories will return for a new six-part series on Thursday 19th September at 9pm on Channel 5 and My5 in the UK. A Christmas special will be broadcast later this year.
Hotel Portofino S1 & S2 coming to UKTV’s U and U&Drama channels
UKTV has announced that it has secured the rights to the first two seasons of Italian Riviera drama Hotel Portofino. The first series of the hit drama will debut on Friday, 27th September at 9pm. The second season will see its UK premiere at a later date in 2024.
‘Conclave’ reviews round-up: ‘Ralph Fiennes leads a superb ensemble cast’
The first reviews are in for the gripping new Vatican-set thriller Conclave that premiered recently at the Telluride film festival in Colorado.
Sir Ian McKellen taking a break for the rest of the year after stage fall
Sir Ian McKellen has told the BBC that he plans to take the rest of the year off to aid his recovery after his terrifying fall in June. The veteran actor broke his wrist and damaged a vertebra when fell off the stage into the audience while playing John Falstaff during a performance of Player Kings at the Noel Coward theatre.
Saltburn star Barry Keoghan to join the cast of Peaky Blinders film
Saltburn actor Barry Keoghan has joined the cast of the upcoming Peaky Blinders film. Irish actor Keoghan is also known for his roles in The Banshees Of Inisherin, Masters of the Air, and The Killing Of A Sacred Deer.
Rebecca Ferguson and Nicola Coughlan join the cast of ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’
Further big names have joined the cast of the upcoming adaptation of the beloved Enid Blyton children’s classic The Magic Faraway Tree. The novel is being adapted by Horrible Histories and Ghosts star Simon Farnaby for the big screen. Farnaby has previously written the screenplay for Wonka, Paddington 2 and the upcoming sequel ‘Paddington in Peru.’
Angelina Jolie’s new film about Maria Callas premieres at Venice
Angelina Jolie’s latest film had its world premiere today at the Venice film festival.
The Academy Award-winning actor stars in the lead role of the biopic of renowned Greek opera singer Maria Callas, one of the most renowned and influential opera singers of the 20th Century.
James Norton Bill Nighy film ‘Joy’ set to premiere at BFI London Film Festival
The upcoming Netflix film ‘Joy’ will have its world premiere at the BFI London Film Festival as the Cunard Gala screening. The film stars James Norton (Grantchester), Bill Nighy (Love Actually) and Thomasin McKenzie (Jojo Rabbit) and is directed by Ben Taylor (Sex Education).