BBC renews Bloodlands for Season 2

March 15, 2021 | David Farnor

BBC One has renewed Bloodlands for a second season.

Created by new writer Chris Brandon and produced by HTM Television (co-owned by Jed Mercurio and Hat Trick Productions), Bloodlands follows Northern Irish police detective Tom Brannick (James Nesbitt), who quickly … Read More

UK TV review: Stan Lee’s Lucky Man (Episodes 1 and 2)

January 22, 2016 | David Farnor

Marvel is everywhere these days, from big cinema blockbusters to even your Netflix subscription. Is it sheer financial clout? Unbeatable quality? Pure good luck? One of the reasons is certainly Stan Lee, the guy who has helped create decades’ worth … Read More

Sky 1 commissions Stan Lee drama, Lucky Man

April 4, 2015 | David Farnor

Sky 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

Netflix UK TV review: Babylon (Channel 4 pilot)

February 10, 2014 | David Farnor

Babylon. By Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong. It’s telling that’s how the show is billed in its credits: a rare instance where the writers are given headline status above a director and cast. And what a director and cast it … Read More

VOD film review: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

November 12, 2013 | David Farnor

The Hobbit goes there and back and there and back and there and back again in an unexpectedly messy trek.Read More