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Top TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (Easter Bank Holiday 2015)
April 6, 2015 | David FarnorIt’s the Easter Bank Holiday, which means you’re either outside, enjoying the sun, or indoors, frantically catching up on housework and in need of a TV break. Either way, there’s a whole host of stuff you’ve probably missed on the … Read More
Peter Kay sitcom Car Share to premiere on iPlayer before BBC One
April 4, 2015 | David FarnorPeter Kay’s new sitcom, Car Share, will premiere on BBC iPlayer this month, before its broadcast on BBC One.
The six-episode series, created by Tim Reid and Paul Coleman, is the first Peter Kay sitcom for BBC One. Kay directs … Read More
Sky 1 commissions Stan Lee drama, Lucky Man
April 4, 2015 | David FarnorSky 1 has commissioned a new series, Lucky Man, from Stan Lee.
The 10-episode show, which is the first UK TV drama from the comic book legend, is based on original idea by Lee and will premiere in 2016.
Lucky … Read More
House of Cards Season 4 gets Netflix’s vote for 2016
April 3, 2015 | David FarnorHouse of Cards Season 4 has been given the green light by Netflix.
The Netflix original series, written by Beau Willimon, is based on the BBC series of the same name and stars Kevin Spacey as scheming politician Frank Underwood, … Read More
The Decent One and Altman get exclusive Easter VOD release on Curzon Home Cinema
April 3, 2015 | David FarnorThe Decent One and Altman both enjoy an eggs-clusive (sorry) VOD release on Curzon Home Cinema this Easter, on the same day they hit cinemas.
The two documentaries are now available to stream from the indie digital service, run by … Read More
Netflix buttons coming to a remote control near you
April 3, 2015 | David FarnorEver wanted a more convenient way to access House of Cards? Good news: beginning this month, Smart TVs, Blu-ray players and set top-boxes from several major brands across Europe will come with a dedicated Netflix button.
The button will allow … Read More
Netflix orders supernatural drama Montauk
April 2, 2015 | David FarnorNetflix has ordered a new supernatural drama series, Montauk, which will premiere next year.
The original series, which is written and directed by Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer (Wayward Pines, Hidden), will span eight one-hour episodes. The drama is set … Read More
Bob Odenkirk and David Cross sketch show coming to Netflix
April 2, 2015 | David FarnorNetflix has ordered the sketch comedy show, With Bob and David, 4-half-hour episodes and one 60-minute “making-of” special from Bob Odenkirk (Better Call Saul) and David Cross (Arrested Development).
After being dishonorably discharged from the Navy Seals, Bob and … Read More
Bingeing on disillusion: Why we are more engaged with House of Cards than real politics
April 2, 2015 | David Farnor“It’s mostly so I can pose for the photos,” Russian President Viktor Petrov tells Frank Underwood in House of Cards Season 3. They’re talking about surfing.
“Plays well with the young people,” he adds. “It’s important that they see … Read More
Top Gear tops iPlayer in record month for BBC
April 2, 2015 | David FarnorTop Gear topped the BBC iPlayer chart in February 2015, in what turned out to be a record month for the Beeb’s VOD service.
iPlayer has always been dominated by two shows: Top Gear and EastEnders. The soap opera, which … Read More