Posts By David Farnor
The Greatest Wealth: Old Vic streams monologues to celebrate NHS
June 2, 2020 | David FarnorThe Old Vic is streaming a series of monologues online for free to celebrate the NHS.
Originally staged in 2018, The Greatest Wealth is a string of one-person shorts. Durated by Lolita Chakrabarti and directed by Adrian Lester to mark … Read More
Frozen 2 set for July release on Disney+ UK
June 2, 2020 | David FarnorFrozen 2 is coming to Disney+ UK this July.
The hit animated sequel was fast-tracked to Disney+ in the US following the coronavirus outbreak, as parents raced to keep the kids entertained at home. In the UK, though, the film … Read More
What’s coming soon to Disney+ UK in June 2020?
June 2, 2020 | David FarnorDisney’s Netflix rival is here, serving up Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar originals, along with a post-modern revamp of High School Musical and almost every episode of The Simpsons. Except, due to both the coronavirus pandemic and Disney’s newcomer status … Read More
Trailer: The Salisbury Poisonings to air on BBC One this June
June 2, 2020 | David FarnorBBC One will relive The Salisbury Poisonings this June with a star-studded new drama.
The three-part factual drama, written by Adam Patterson and Declan Lawn, focuses on the impact the 2018 Novichok poisonings had on the local community, after Sergei … Read More
What’s coming soon to Acorn TV UK in June 2020?
June 1, 2020 | David FarnorAcorn TV has officially landed in the UK, and it’s sprouting a string of exclusives this June.
The AMC Network platform, which specialises in British and international TV, has racked up more than 1 million subscribers in the US, and … Read More
What’s coming soon to Quibi in June 2020?
June 1, 2020 | David FarnorThis spring saw the surprise launch of Quibi in the UK. Short for “Quick Bites”, the streaming platform delivers programmes and films in short chunks of 5 to 10 minutes each, designed to be watched on mobile phones on the … Read More
What’s coming soon to Sky and NOW TV in June 2020?
May 31, 2020 | David FarnorPerry Mason returns to our screens this June, with Sky bringing HBO’s reboot to the UK – alongside new skateboarding drama Betty, based on the remarkable indie film Skate Kitchen. Also returning this month are Das Boot, How to Get … Read More
Disney+ makes The Simpsons available in correct aspect ratio
May 31, 2020 | David FarnorDisney+ has made The Simpsons available in the correct aspect ratio, following backlash from fans.
Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox gave its new streaming service a vital weapon in the constant battle for content to woo subscribers: 30-plus seasons … Read More
Brian Cox plays John Rebus in National Theatre of Scotland short
May 31, 2020 | David FarnorBrian Cox has brought John Rebus back in a new short for the National Theatre of Scotland.
Ian Rankin’s detective is no stranger to screens, having been portrayed by Ken Stott and John Hannah. Now, the Succession star Brian Cox … Read More
What’s coming soon to Shudder UK in June 2020?
May 30, 2020 | David FarnorIf going outside wasn’t nerve-wracking enough, AMC’s subscription service dedicated to horror is here to keep you hiding behind you sofa, with a month that boasts a number of exclusives – including Warning: Do Not Play and anthology film Scare … Read More