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That Christmas – Netflix reveal the cast for its festive animation

It might only be March, but Netflix have started to unwrap details of its Richard Curtis penned festive treat. That Christmas, written by Richard Curtis and adapted from his own series of children’s books, is an animated feature which boasts an impressive roster of vocal talent. In the animated film, Brian Cox (Succession) will play … >

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Bob Servant Says Cheerio – BBC Radio 4 festive specials

Brian Cox returns as Dundee’s 3rd most successful cheeseburger van owner for a final radio series.  After his astonishing career, it’s time for Bob Servant to retire. As befits this titan, BBC Radio 4 are inviting us to look back over his career is a festive two-part retrospective. It promises to right wrongs, bear grudges … >

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007: Road to a Million – full trailer for James Bond action gameshow (updated)

Brian Cox is ‘The Controller’ in 007: Road to a Million, setting the show’s fiendish challenges.  Updated 24/10/23: Ahead of the show’s launch, Prime Video release a full trailer and the contestant line-up. Earlier this month we had a teaser, now Prime Video have dropped the trailer for their new “action gameshow.” 007: Road to … >

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Succession finale – Brian Cox speaks and behind the scenes

After four seasons and thirty-nine episodes, the fate of Waystar Royco is finally settled.  It’s been a compelling run, but the Succession finale finally delivered an answer to the question inherent in the show’s title. The fourth season has been full of twists and turns, and the show’s 88-minute closer ‘With Open Eyes’ did not … >

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BBC Four to showcase celebrated feature-length dramas

Sir Alec Guinness, Julie Walters and Victoria Wood star in a season of feature-length dramas drawn from the BBC archive. The BBC long been making feature-length dramas for television, often with starry casts and from high-profile directors. However, once shown they often end up buried in the archive. Beginning this week, BBC Four and BBC … >

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The CultBox Podcast Roundup – April 2023

Welcome to the Podcast Roundup for April 2023 – our favourites in the worlds of CultBox.  Our picks this month, in no particular order, are… The Doctor Who Show – Alternate Galaxies: Ultraviolet The Doctor Who Show chaps present some interesting perspectives on the 1996 vampire cop show. One comes to it as a fan, … >

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007’s Road to a Million – Meet The Controller

Succession’s Brian Cox calls the shots in the James Bond themed global adventure show.  While he’s set the small screen alight with his role of the irascible Logan Roy on Succession, Brian Cox’s next role is something quite different. As The Controller, he’s the face of Prime Video’s new James Bond themed adventure series. Filmed … >

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Succession S4 – Stars on the same page about the show’s conclusion

It’s the end of Succession, but the moment has been prepared for. The end of Succession is nigh, with the show’s final season landing on 27th March, and its stars are out in force. Brian Cox spoke to Entertainment Tonight at the show’s recent red carpet premiere, where he was on characteristically quotable form. He … >

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