Posts By David Farnor
Soundtrack: Netflix strikes up romance with new musical series
December 4, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix is looking to strike a romantic note this Christmas, with the debut of its new musical, Soundtrack.
Every song is a love song in the new series, which looks at the stories connecting a diverse, disparate group of people … Read More
What’s coming soon to Shudder UK in December 2019?
December 4, 2019 | David FarnorHalloween may be a distant memory, but nothing says “horror” like Christmas, with those cold, frosty nights just asking for some frightful scares.
Here’s what’s coming soon to Shudder UK in December 2019
The Head Hunter – 5th December
On … Read More
Apple TV+ tackles assault in new documentary
December 4, 2019 | David FarnorApple has ordered a new documentary film from Academy Award-nominated filmmakers Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering tackling abuse within the music industry.
Executive produced by Oprah Winfrey and produced and co-directed by Dick and Ziering, the documentary follows a brilliant … Read More
BBC orders new thriller Showtrial
December 4, 2019 | David FarnorBBC One has ordered Showtrial from writer Ben Richards (Strike, The Tunnel) and producers World Productions (Line Of Duty, Bodyguard, Save Me).
Every now and then a trial starts which grips the nation, placing victim and accused – as well … Read More
Ali Wong inks deal with Netflix for two new stand-up specials
December 4, 2019 | David FarnorActress, comedian, and writer Ali Wong has inked a deal to bring her next two standup comedy specials to Netflix.
Wong is a stand-up comic from San Francisco, now living in Los Angeles. Her first Netflix stand-up special Baby Cobra … Read More
What’s coming soon to NextUp in December 2019?
December 4, 2019 | David FarnorNextUp decks its halls with two Becs of jolly this Christmas, as it announces its line-up for the festive season.
The subscription video-on-demand platform specialising exclusively in stand-up comedy specials champions the most exciting names in stand-up comedy, filming and … Read More
BBC Three commissions docs on Donald Trump and sperm donation
December 3, 2019 | David FarnorBBC Three has commissioned two new documentaries on Donald Trump and sperm donation.
The new factual commissions cross the pond to tell powerful new stories, examining the President’s social media use and following the impact of donor-conception on families.
Trump … Read More
BBC renews Shetland for two more seasons
December 3, 2019 | David FarnorBBC One murder-mystery Shetland will return for two more seasons.
The series, which is made by Silverprint Pictures, is adapted from Ann Cleeves’ celebrated novels. It debuted on BBC One in 2013 and has gone from strength to strength over … Read More
Netflix cancels Messiah after one season
December 3, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix’s Messiah will not have a second coming, with the streamer cancelling its drama after just one season.
The 10-part drama follows the modern world’s reaction to a man who appears in the Middle East claiming to be the Messiah, … Read More
BT TV in talks to carry Disney+
December 2, 2019 | David FarnorBT is reportedly in talks to carry Disney+ on its TV platform.
The House of Mouse’s new subscription service will launch in the UK on 31st March 2020, several months after its launch in the USA. It has already proven … Read More