BBC
There's been a lot in the news lately about the BBC's pipeline backup and the need for Parliament to change the rules ahead of the 2026 charter to be more flexible about co-productions and grant money. While some of this is a bit of hyperbole and
BBC
It's been a few months since Lindsey Salt announced that she was greenlighting a dozen dramas for the BBC's 2024-2025 season. Since then, the only show that's had any movement was the solo renewal of the batch, Blue Lights. But with the summer filming
Disney/Hulu
You don’t hear much about the dissolution of the monasteries these days, but you certainly do hear about Anthony Boyle. Co-starring in his third stylish television project of 2024, the Irish actor may have turned more heads in Masters of the Air and Manhunt, but his supporting role as
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Sir Patrick Stewart famously once said an actor can never have too many franchises, and the Walt Disney Company clearly agrees with this philosophy. Having snapped up previously successful long-running brands like Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, Doctor Who, and The Muppets, to name a few, to supplement their own animation
BritBox
For a show that won critical acclaim in the UK, Jimmy McGovern’s (Broken) BBC prison drama Time flew largely under the radar in the US when it dropped on BritBox in 2021. Luckily, a second season of the anthology series is giving the stunning show a new lease on
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Disney+ announced it was boarding the forthcoming adaptation of C.J. Sansom's Shardlake novels from All3Media's The Forge in January 2023. Set during the reign of Henry VIII in the 16th century, these historical mystery novels star a hunchbacked lawyer, Matthew Shardlake, whose first case is
PBS
Though it appears that while Sean Bean (Time) won't be part of World on Fire when the period drama returns for its second season later this year, fans of the BAFTA winner will still be able to catch him on PBS this Fall. He's starring opposite
Movies
Biopics of musicians have been major Oscar contenders over the last few years. From Renee Zellweger as Judy Garland in Judy to Rami Malik as Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody, these have been the type of movies that straddle the line between popular fare that have done well in theaters
PBS
Marriage is what brings us together today. But this series, streaming now on PBS Passport, is not a blessed arrangement. The show feels long for only four one-hour episodes, aiming for a slow-burn slice-of-life portrait of long-term married couple Ian (Sean Bean) and Emma (Nicola Walker). However, it drowns the
Drama
Though many fans are likely still grieving Nicola Walker's exit from the popular mystery series Unforgotten, the actress hasn't been a stranger on PBS programs in the months since her departure, thanks to her starring role in Annika. Now, she's got another new drama
Drama
Critically acclaimed BBC drama Time is officially coming to America this summer by way of streaming platform Britbox. Written by BAFTA winner Jimmy McGovern (Accused, Moving On), the three-part series is a powerful exploration of prison life, punishment, and penitence. Time reteams McGovern with two of his Accused stars, Sean
Actors and Actresses
Most people have probably seen British actor Sean Bean in something. After all, even if we haven’t necessarily seen Game of Thrones or the Lord of the Rings movies, we’re aware that they exist. That’s how outsize this particular actor’s contributions to pop culture have been.