The Killing III: BFI Q&A Transcript
Sofie Grabol as Sarah Lund in The Killing III. This is the “pre-jumper” jumper. The last case for Sarah Lund. There were a few gasps of surprise from the audience at the British Film Institute in...
View ArticleThe Hour 2: Q&A Transcript
Hector, Bel and Freddie. THE welcome clatter of typewriters is back in town tonight with the return of The Hour. Set in 1957, the second BBC2 series is a step up from the acclaimed first season with...
View ArticleThe Town: Interviews
“THIS town – it’s all secrets. Everyone knows something you don’t.” Sherlock star Andrew Scott leads the cast of three-part ITV1 drama The Town. A contemporary story also featuring Martin Clunes,...
View ArticleDoctor Who: The Snowmen Q&A
“NOT my problem.” Doctor Who: The Snowmen finds an apathetic and reclusive Time Lord (Matt Smith) living in Victorian isolation. On a cloud, to be precise. Still mourning the loss of Amy Pond (Karen...
View ArticleDownton Abbey: “Life Is Strange”
“LIFE is strange, isn’t it?” Downton Abbey series three, episode nine. Otherwise known as the 2012 Christmas Special, just broadcast by ITV1 tonight – December 25 – in the UK. If you have yet to watch...
View ArticleMr Selfridge: Interviews
Jeremy Piven as Harry Selfridge. “IT’S just wonderful.” Oxford Street, London, 1909. Then one year before. Mr Selfridge opens its doors for business on ITV1 at 9pm on Sunday (January 6). The beginning...
View ArticleWorld Without End: Peter Firth
Kingsbridge, England, 1327. All is well. But not for long. World Without End arrives on Channel 4 at 9pm tomorrow (Saturday Jan 12). An epic six-part TV adaptation of author Ken Follett’s equally epic...
View ArticleCoronation Street: Wedding Drama
“I think this is going to be a day that nobody forgets.” Kirsty Soames makes a prediction on the morning of her wedding to Tyrone Dobbs. She’s not wrong. I was at ITV’s London launch yesterday for...
View ArticleMidsomer Murders: Farewell Jason
Neil and Jason in next week’s episode. SAD news today for Midsomer Murders fans. It has emerged that next Wednesday’s ITV episode will be the final appearance of Jason Hughes as DCI John Barnaby’s...
View ArticleCoronation Street: Michelle Keegan
THERE were other interviews after this week’s special Coronation Street preview screening in London. You may already have read my transcript of the main cast Q&A at Coronation Street: Wedding...
View ArticleMoving On 4
Rob James-Collier as Aidan. MOVING On is back next week with a Scandinavian twist. Created by Jimmy McGovern, the fourth series of BBC1′s daytime drama has the usual impressive cast lists. This time...
View ArticleBBC Drama 2013: The Full Story
Idris Elba as John Luther. THE stars of BBC Drama gathered in London last night for a preview of what is to come in 2013. Along with leading writers, directors, producers and executives. With members...
View ArticleIn The Flesh: Q & A
Luke Newberry as Kieren Walker. IT looked like it would be an intriguing drama. And lived up to expectations. In The Flesh is a three-part BBC3 series starting at 10pm on Sunday (March 17) and also...
View ArticleDoctor Who: An Unsolved Mystery
“AND the Doctor’s greatest secret will be revealed.” Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat speaking at a London press conference last Friday morning. The content of which was embargoed until now, just...
View ArticleOur Girl: Lacey Turner
Lacey Turner as Molly Dawes. FALL in you horrible lot… Our Girl is a 90-minute drama on BBC1 at 9pm this Sunday. Written by Tony Grounds and starring Lacey Turner, I highly recommend it. A story of one...
View ArticleThe Village: BAFTA Q&A
“MY name is Bert Middleton. I’m the second oldest man in Britain. “This is the last thing I’ll do so you better listen carefully…” Old Bert (David Ryall) talks to a modern day TV documentary crew in...
View ArticleScott & Bailey 3: Interviews
Bailey & Scott. SCOTT & Bailey series three begins on ITV at 9pm this Wednesday. I’ve seen the first four episodes (of eight in total) and all involved have raised the bar once again. For what...
View ArticleThe Politician’s Husband
David Tennant as Aiden Hoynes. AN invite to the premiere press screening of The Politician’s Husband last Friday night. Followed by a Q&A with acclaimed writer Paula Milne, whose many credits...
View ArticleThe Fall
“THEY don’t know him. But he knows them.” The Fall is one of the most compelling drama series I’ve seen in recent years. A top class script matched by superb cast performances, direction by Jakob...
View ArticleFrankie: Eve Myles
“THE world is my patient.” Meet Frankie, played by Eve Myles. District nurse, small town heroine and Ken Bruce addict. Who loves to boogie at any time of the day or night. The tracks of her years...
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