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What’s coming soon to Netflix UK in June 2019?
May 22, 2019 | David FarnorHere comes the sun, as June finally arrives on our horizons, bringing with it hot weather, blue skies, the cheerful promise of lounging out on the grass for hours on end – and also, no end of excuses to stay … Read More
BBC Two announces brand new chat show hosted by Vladimir Putin
May 22, 2019 | David FarnorEverybody’s favourite bear-wrestling global strongman Vladimir Putin has finally achieved his ultimate goal – a chat-show on the BBC.
Forget global politics: landing two pilot episodes on BBC Two of his soon to be world-famous chat show marks the ultimate … Read More
Black Mirror Season 5: Episode titles and plots revealed
May 22, 2019 | David FarnorIt’s only a matter of weeks until Black Mirror returns for its fifth season, and we’ve got our first details of what exactly to expect.
Charlie Brooker’s tech anthology, which returns hot on the heels of its interactive special Bandersnatch, … Read More
Channel 4 cancels Humans after three seasons
May 21, 2019 | David FarnorHumans will not return to Channel 4 for a fourth season, its creators have announced.
The show, produced by Channel 4, AMC and Kudos, is set in a parallel present, where the line between human and machine becomes blurred. It … Read More
The Last Watch: Game of Thrones documentary to go behind-the-scenes of Season 8
May 19, 2019 | David FarnorOur watch may be ended, as Game of Thrones reaches its final ever episode this week, but there’s one more visit back to Westeros on the cards (prequels aside), as HBO prepares to release The Last Watch.
Directed by Jeanie … Read More
Confirmed: Deadwood movie gets UK TV air date
May 19, 2019 | David FarnorIt’s official: the Deadwood movie has finally got a UK air date, with the film set to premiere on Sky Atlantic alongside US broadcast.
The film, which was announced last year, will take us back to the town of … Read More
How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast) returns to Netflix for Season 2
May 19, 2019 | David FarnorHow to Sell Drugs Online (Fast) is returning to Netflix for Season 2 this July.
Written by Philipp Käßbohrer, Sebastian Colley and Stefan Titze, the comedy follows a high school student determined to win back the love of his life. … Read More
Death pool: Who will die in Game of Thrones Season 8?
May 19, 2019 | David FarnorWarning: This will contain spoilers for episodes that have already been broadcast.
All men must die. Not our words, but the words of the High Valyrian proverb that governs the world of George RR Martin’s fantasy epic, which returns to … Read More
Eurovision 2019: The 16 best songs from the contest
May 18, 2019 | David FarnorTonight sees Eurovision back for the 64th time on our screens, as countries from across the continent (and Australia) compete in the Grand Final of the international singing contest. A panel of juries and votes from viewers in all countries … Read More
Watch: Netflix releases trailer for Indian dystopia Leila
May 18, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix is getting its dystopia on this June, and we don’t just mean Black Mirror Season 5. Leila, Netflix’s new Indian series, also drops next month – and we’ve got a fresh look at it thanks to a new trailer.