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Top TV shows on Sky Kids and NOW TV
April 17, 2020 | David FarnorNeed something to watch with the kids? From Netflix to BBC iPlayer, everyone has their own standalone kids’ streaming service these days, stuffed with shows or films suitable for the little ‘uns.
Sky’s service, Sky Kids, took a step … Read More
Trailer: Medici returns for Season 3 this May
April 17, 2020 | David FarnorMedici returns to Netflix for a third season this May.
Medici: The Magnificent shows the power of art and beauty as driving forces behind Medici rule. The series shows the journey of a man who falls many times before he … Read More
Isolated Laughs: Amazon Prime Video hosts free live stand-up for the NHS
April 16, 2020 | David FarnorAmazon Prime Video is hosting free live stand-up comedy in aid of the NHS.
#IsolatedLaughs will run for three nights – starting tonight – and will see a different stand-up comedian take over the @PrimeVideoUK Instagram account to deliver a … Read More
Matt Lucas and Mo Gilligan give Channel 4 reasons to be cheerful
April 16, 2020 | David FarnorMatt Lucas and Mo Gilligan will be giving Channel 4 viewers reasons to be cheerful during the coronavirus lockdown.
Lucas had an unexpected viral sensation on his hands this month, when his song – Thank You Baked Potato – became … Read More
Prop Culture: Disney+ unveils new docuseries
April 16, 2020 | David FarnorDisney is taking us behind the scenes of some of its most iconic films with a new docuseries, Prop Culture.
The show promises to discover the beloved artefacts behind Disney films, guided by super fan Dan Lanigan. He’s spent his … Read More
The Agoraphobics Detective Society: Brian Cox, Claes Bang star in lockdown whodunnit
April 15, 2020 | David FarnorBrian Cox and Claes Bang are among the stars teaming up for a new lockdown project, The Agoraphobics Detective Society.
The whodunnit series, which was created by UK producer Maggie Monteith (Swimming With Men), is planned as an episode episode … Read More
Tom Hardy returns to read CBeebies Bedtime Stories
April 15, 2020 | David FarnorThere’s good news for parents and kids alike this April, as Tom Hardy returns to CBeebies to read Bedtimes Stories for a week.
The channel’s most popular Bedtime Stories reader, the actor first appeared on CBeebies back in 2016. Since … Read More
Watch: Full trailer for Netflix’s The Eddy
April 15, 2020 | David FarnorIt’s only a matter of weeks until The Eddy arrives on Netflix and the full trailer finally gives us a proper glimpse of Damien Chazelle’s latest musical drama.
Set in the vibrant multicultural neighbourhoods of modern-day Paris, The Eddy tells … Read More
Trailer: French crime thriller Earth and Blood hits Netflix
April 14, 2020 | David FarnorNetflix is returning to France this week for new crime thriller Earth and Blood.
Directed by Julien Leclercq, and starring Sami Bouajila and Samy Seghir, the film follows Saïd, who owns a sawmill deep in the woods, which he decides … Read More
Russell Howard brings topical show to Sky from his home
April 14, 2020 | David FarnorRussell Howard is bringing a new topical show to Sky One direct from his home.
Home Time, produced by Avalon, will be a fast turnaround entertainment series that’s a far cry from the usual polished studio sets.
Russell Howard … Read More