Posts By David Farnor
“Only BBC had the balls” to do RuPaul’s Drag Race UK
October 2, 2019 | David Farnor“Only the BBC had the balls” to bring RuPaul’s Drag Race to the UK, Michelle Visage has declared.
10 years ago, the competition series premiered in the USA, sparking a veritable TV phenomenon that has only grown since. To date, … Read More
BBC Three to release Looking For Alaska this October
October 2, 2019 | David FarnorLooking For Alaska, a new series based on John Green’s award-winning coming-of-age novel of the same name, will debut exclusively on BBC Three this October.
Charlie Plummer (Lean on Pete) stars in the eight-part drama as teenager Miles ‘Pudge’ Halter, … Read More
Trailer: I Lost My Body arrives on Netflix this November
October 2, 2019 | David FarnorFrom the writer of Amelie comes a new epic story about a severed hand. That’s the pitch for Netflix’s new animation, I Lost My Body, which premieres at the London Film Festival this October.
The film, which Netflix snapped up … Read More
What’s coming soon to Sky and NOW TV in October 2019?
October 1, 2019 | David FarnorOctober is finally here and that means one thing: The Walking Dead. AMC’s horror smash hit is back for its 10th run, as the gang of survivors continue trying to stay alive in the zombie apocalypse without Andrew Lincoln. Helen … Read More
BritBox heads to Samsung TVs, Freeview Play and YouView
October 1, 2019 | David FarnorWith BritBox looming on the horizon, those tempted by the prospect of the BBC and ITV’s subscription streaming platform dedicated to British TV have three questions: What will be on it? How much will it cost? And where can you … Read More
Sky Crime launches with true crime premieres and box sets
October 1, 2019 | David FarnorSky Crime is now live in the UK, bringing with it a host of true crime box sets and premieres.
The channel, announced earlier this year, sees the UK broadcaster capitalising on the appetite for true crime with a dedicated … Read More
Duffer Brothers ink overall deal with Netflix
October 1, 2019 | David FarnorThe Duffer Brothers have inked an overall deal with Netflix.
The Stranger Things creators have been responsible for one of the streaming giant’s biggest hits, with a record 40 million people watching the show within the first four days of … Read More
What’s coming soon to Netflix UK in October 2019?
September 30, 2019 | David FarnorOctober. The month of Halloween, the London Film Festival and Riverdale. Netflix is the perfect meeting point for all three, as it steps up its horror offerings, unleashes new gems fresh from Leicester Square’s red carpets and brings back favourites … Read More
First trailer lands for BBC’s War of the Worlds
September 30, 2019 | David FarnorThe first trailer for the BBC’s new War of the Worlds has landed.
H.G. Wells’ classic sci-fi title is no stranger to adaptations, from Orson Welles’ iconic radio play to Steven Spielberg’s Tom Cruise-starring blockbuster. This major new three-part … Read More
Lupita Nyong’o to search for forgotten female army in Channel 4 doc
September 29, 2019 | David FarnorOscar-winning actor, writer and producer Lupita Nyong’o (12 Years A Slave, Black Panther) is heading to Channel 4 to present a special, one-off documentary.
In an epic and revealing journey, the star will go in search of a remarkable but … Read More