Posts By David Farnor
Coronavirus Theatre Club streams new work on Sunday nights
March 29, 2020 | David FarnorSunday night out at the theatre? It’s not a prospect anyone can look forward to for at least several weeks, but fortunately, the magic of streaming video means that people can get their play, musical or opera fix on-demand. (You … Read More
Trailer: Red Dwarf journeys to The Promised Land this April
March 29, 2020 | David FarnorRed Dwarf journeys to The Promised Land this April in a new feature-length special.
The 90-minute outing is the 13th instalment of the long-running sci-fi comedy, with Chris Barrie (Rimmer), Craig Charles (Lister), Danny John-Jules (Cat) and Robert Llewellyn (Kryten) … Read More
Royal Court Theatre releases Cyprus Avenue online
March 28, 2020 | David FarnorRoyal Court Theatre has joined the growing number of cultural venues opening their digital doors during the coronavirus pandemic with the online release of Cyprus Avenue.
Released yesterday, to mark World Theatre Day, the film of Cyprus Avenue, by David … Read More
NextUp Now: New virtual stand-up comedy club launches
March 28, 2020 | David FarnorNextUp, the digital platform dedicated to stand-up comedy, has launched its own virtual comedy club to keep people chuckling during the coronavirus pandemic.
NextUp Now is a new live channel that boasts a range of formats and shows, from its … Read More
The MUBI Weekly Digest | 28th March 2020
March 28, 2020 | David FarnorMUBI is still offering a discount of £1 for three months, and it’s more than earning every pence this week. Its retrospective of the cool helmer Jean-Pierre Melville draws to a close with his elegant noir swansong, but there’s a … Read More
The Steph Show leads Channel 4 lockdown line-up
March 28, 2020 | David FarnorChannel 4 has commissioned a range of programming to keep the country entertained, informed and mildly panicked during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Steph Show will lead the line-up, with a new daily series broadcast live from the home of Steph … Read More
Run: Trailer for Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Vicky Jones comedy
March 28, 2020 | David FarnorRun, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Vicky Jones’ new comedy, is heading to Sky Comedy this April, and a new trailer gives us our first proper look at the show.
Written and produced by Vicky Jones (Killing Eve), who directed Waller-Bridge’s stage … Read More
Lionsgate gives Military Wives early digital release
March 27, 2020 | David FarnorLionsgate is the latest distributor to break the theatrical window and release Military Waves early on digital in the UK.
It has been just over a week since cinemas shut their doors across the UK amid safety concerns and government … Read More
Trailer: Killing Eve Season 3 to premiere on 13th April
March 27, 2020 | David FarnorKilling Eve will return to our screens much sooner than expected, with Season 3 now set to premiere on Monday 13th April.
The award-winning hit show stars Sandra Oh, Jodie Comer and Fiona Shaw and is based on the Codename … Read More
Teaser: Star Trek: Picard Season 1 finale
March 27, 2020 | David FarnorStar Trek: Picard reaches its Season 1 finale this weekend, and a new teaser gives us a glimpse of the show’s first climax.
The series sees Patrick Stewart reprise his iconic role as the Starfleet legend, who has since retired … Read More