Posts By David Farnor
ITV Hub viewing surges amid UK lockdown
April 18, 2020 | David FarnorITV Hub has seen viewing surge, as a growing number of people turn to streaming services for entertaining while the country is on lockdown.
ITV’s catch-up platform has seen year-on-year consumption hours rise 82 per cent, according to its report … Read More
The MUBI Weekly Digest | 18th April 2020
April 18, 2020 | David FarnorMUBI might have big farewell to its new release of Bacurau (you can still rent it), but there’s more than enough to keep subscribers entertained this week, from a double-bill of Jean Renoir, one of Joseph Losey’s definitive social dramas … Read More
The most underrated TV shows on Netflix UK
April 18, 2020 | David FarnorIt’s the Bank Holiday weekend, which means two things: no work and more Netflix. But sometimes, it’s easy to think you’ve binged on everything worth watching. You’ve done Breaking Bad. Hung up House of Cards. You’re over Orange Is the … Read More
Never Rarely Sometimes Always set for UK release this May
April 17, 2020 | David FarnorNever Rarely Sometimes Always will be released on digital this May, we can officially confirm.
From Universal Pictures and Focus Features, the urgent and poignant drama is the latest from Beach Rats director Eliza Hittman. After premiering at the Sundance … Read More
Top TV shows on Sky Kids and NOW TV
April 17, 2020 | David FarnorNeed something to watch with the kids? From Netflix to BBC iPlayer, everyone has their own standalone kids’ streaming service these days, stuffed with shows or films suitable for the little ‘uns.
Sky’s service, Sky Kids, took a step … Read More
Trailer: Medici returns for Season 3 this May
April 17, 2020 | David FarnorMedici returns to Netflix for a third season this May.
Medici: The Magnificent shows the power of art and beauty as driving forces behind Medici rule. The series shows the journey of a man who falls many times before he … Read More
Isolated Laughs: Amazon Prime Video hosts free live stand-up for the NHS
April 16, 2020 | David FarnorAmazon Prime Video is hosting free live stand-up comedy in aid of the NHS.
#IsolatedLaughs will run for three nights – starting tonight – and will see a different stand-up comedian take over the @PrimeVideoUK Instagram account to deliver a … Read More
Matt Lucas and Mo Gilligan give Channel 4 reasons to be cheerful
April 16, 2020 | David FarnorMatt Lucas and Mo Gilligan will be giving Channel 4 viewers reasons to be cheerful during the coronavirus lockdown.
Lucas had an unexpected viral sensation on his hands this month, when his song – Thank You Baked Potato – became … Read More
Prop Culture: Disney+ unveils new docuseries
April 16, 2020 | David FarnorDisney is taking us behind the scenes of some of its most iconic films with a new docuseries, Prop Culture.
The show promises to discover the beloved artefacts behind Disney films, guided by super fan Dan Lanigan. He’s spent his … Read More
The Agoraphobics Detective Society: Brian Cox, Claes Bang star in lockdown whodunnit
April 15, 2020 | David FarnorBrian Cox and Claes Bang are among the stars teaming up for a new lockdown project, The Agoraphobics Detective Society.
The whodunnit series, which was created by UK producer Maggie Monteith (Swimming With Men), is planned as an episode episode … Read More