Beyond Paradise – get ready for a Shipton Abbot Christmas Eve

We return to Shipton Abbot for a festive special that promises a tough mystery.  2023 saw the expansion of the “Paraverse” with Kris Marshall returning to the role of DI Humphrey Goodman. Death In Paradise‘s former detective swapped St. Marie for the South West, relocating to his fiancé’s childhood home. Now, before a second series … >

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Moonflower Murders: Lesley Manville as Susan Ryeland

Moonflower Murders – first look and new cast for the Horowitz sequel

The show sees Lesley Manville and Timothy McMullan return as Susan Ryeland and Atticus Pünd. The BBC have released first look images from its upcoming adaptation of Anthony Horowitz’s 2020 novel Moonflower Murders. The six-part series is a sequel to Magpie Murders, which the BBC aired earlier this year. Anthony Horowitz adapts his own novel, … >

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The Tourist Series Two

The Tourist Series Two – BBC release trailer

Jamie Dornan’s amnesiac thriller returns on New Year’s Day 2024.  Updated 18/12/23: The BBC have now revealed the Series Two trailer. Ahead of the show’s much anticipated return, and following Jamie Dornan’s appearance on Graham Norton’s sofa with Imelda Staunton, Jack Lowden and Ncuti Gatwa, there’s now a trailer for The Tourist Series Two. The … >

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Murder is Easy

Murder is Easy – trailer & dates for the BBC’s new Agatha Christie

The latest adaptation stars Penelope Wilton and David Jonsson.  Updated 06/12/23: Murder is Easy in the sleepy English village of Wychwood under Ashe. As BBC continue to reveal their festive line-up, we’ve our first proper taste of their latest Agatha Christie. The trailer sets up the story as Fitzwilliam (David Jonsson) meets Miss Pinkerton (Penelope Wilton) … >

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Dodger 2023 Christmas Special - Nicola Coughlan as Queen Victoria

Dodger lands a right royal 2023 Christmas Special (updated)

Christopher Eccleston returns as Fagin with his gang set on pinching Queen Victoria’s crown.  Updated 30/11/23: Dodger‘s ‘Coronation’ lands on BBC iPlayer With December just around the corner, the new Dodger Christmas Special has landed. The hit family show, which should get festive airings on both BBC One and CBBC, is now available to stream. A … >

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The Gold - Emun Elliott, Hugh Bonneville and Charlotte Spencer

The Gold series two announced by the BBC

The compelling tale of the Brinks-Mat robbery and its aftermath continues.  The Gold was one of the most fascinating dramas of 2023, looking at the infamous 1983 Brinks-Mat robbery. The series chronicled how the loot was initially disposed of and the lengths the police went to catch those involved, scoring an impressive 8.7 million viewers … >

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Ghosts Christmas Special 2023

Ghosts – final Christmas Special to end the series (updated)

The Ghosts are leaving us, but they’ve left a special present under the Christmas tree.  Updated 29/11/23: Story details revealed for the Ghosts finale. Although we’re still in denial about the end of Ghosts, the moment is approaching. In a rundown of this year’s festive television line-up, the BBC have revealed what to expect on … >

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Nightsleeper - Joe Cole as Joe Roag

Nightsleeper – first look images from the real-time thriller (updated)

The series is helmed by Doctor Who director Jamie Magnus Stone.  Updated 23/11/23: With the show due next year, the BBC have released first images from its upcoming thriller Nightsleeper. The real-time drama, which takes place on an intercity sleeper service between Glasgow and London, follows a government agency’s frantic efforts to intervene in the … >

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