Posts By David Farnor
February 2020 Watchlist: 32 highlights and UK TV air dates for this month
February 1, 2020 | David FarnorNetflix. Amazon Prime Video. BBC iPlayer. NOW. Walter Presents. Apple TV+. There’s so much TV to watch these days in so many places that it can be hard to keep up. Every month, we boil down what’s on the box … Read More
The MUBI Weekly Digest | 1st February 2020
February 1, 2020 | David FarnorMUBI’s awards season gets into full swing this week, with everything from Joe Wright’s Anna Karenina to MUBI’s exclusive On Body and Soul. There’s still time, though, for an intriguing debut, a dose of Godard and – best of all … Read More
ITV orders surveillance thriller Viewpoint
February 1, 2020 | David FarnorITV has ordered surveillance thriller Viewpoint from screenwriter Ed Whitmore.
The five-part series, from the Emmy and Edgar award winning writer, is based on an idea by Fleabag director Harry Bradbeer, who has co-created the series. It follows a police … Read More
The Twilight Zone gets February 2020 UK air date
February 1, 2020 | David FarnorThe Twilight Zone reboot finally has an official UK air date – and a UK TV home – with SyFy set to release the series this February.
The new revival of the iconic anthology series is presented and exec-produced Jordan … Read More
What’s coming soon to Sky and NOW TV in February 2020?
January 31, 2020 | David FarnorWith the launch of Sky Comedy still ringing in our ears, Sky is wasting no time in dropping a whole belly full of laughs onto our screens, from the first time in years that Saturday Night Live has aired in … Read More
Netflix orders four more Adam Sandler films
January 31, 2020 | David FarnorNetflix is extending its partnership with Adam Sandler for another four films.
Adam Sandler can currently be seen in Josh and Benny Safdie’s critically acclaimed Uncut Gems, which hit Netflix worldwide today (except for the USA). He has won a … Read More
Amazon orders adult animated comedy Fairfax
January 31, 2020 | David FarnorAmazon is stepping up its adult animation game with the commission of new comedy series Fairfax.
Created and executive produced by Matt Hausfater (Undateable), Aaron Buchsbaum and Teddy Riley, Fairfax follows four school friends on their never-ending quest for clout … Read More
Trailer: Phyllida Lloyd’s Herself set for LFF debut
January 31, 2020 | David FarnorPhillida Lloyd’s herself is heading to the London Film Festival next month, before going to be released in UK cinemas.
It follows the story of Sandra (Clare Dunne), who on the surface of it, is a young Mum struggling to … Read More
Katharine McPhee to star in Netflix’s Country Comfort
January 31, 2020 | David FarnorKatharine McPhee is heading from Broadway to Netflix for new comedy series Country Comfort.
The Waitress the musical star will play Bailey, a young country singer whose career and personal life get derailed. So she takes a job as … Read More
Chris Chibnall shuts down fan theory on Doctor Who twist
January 30, 2020 | David FarnorDoctor Who showrunner Chris Chibnall has spoken to The Mirror about the surprise twist in last week’s episode, confirming that Jo Martin is definitely the real deal.
Spoilers below for Episode 5 of Season 12. Not seen it? Read our … Read More