Channel 4 has announced the writers for its new ten-part anthology series based on the short stories of sci-fi novelist Philip K. Dick. Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston will be executive producing and appearing in the “hugely ambitious” drama, which will be written and executive produced by Ronald D. Moore (Battlestar Galactica) and Michael Dinner (Justified) … >
BBC One is making a new drama series based on Philip Pullman’s epic fantasy trilogy of novels, His Dark Materials. His Dark Materials has been published in more than 40 languages and has sold worldwide close to 17.5 million copies. Previous adaptations include Nicholas Hytner’s two-part stage production of His Dark Materials at the National Theatre … >
Channel 4 has announced the cast for National Treasure, a new drama from This is England ‘90 writer Jack Thorne. Robbie Coltrane, Julie Walters and Andrea Riseborough will star in the four-part series, which is directed by Marc Munden (Utopia). “A timely exploration of truth, memory, trust and family,” National Treasure will examine “the impact, … >
Sponsored by The 7th Chamber: New European crime thriller The Last Panthers began on Sky Atlantic in the UK last week. The six-part series stars Samantha Morton, Tahar Rahim and John Hurt, and opens with a daring diamond heist before quickly delving into the dark heart of Europe where a shadowy alliance of gangsters and … >
This Is England creator Shane Meadows has revealed that last night’s finale “feels like an end”. This Is England ’90 began on Channel 4 last month and has been promoted as “the final chapter” of the saga, which has spanned a movie and three seasons. > Buy the original This is England movie on DVD … >
What a long emotional journey it’s been, seven years in the lives of nine young people growing up in England in the 1980s. This Is England has been criticized by many as to the accuracy of its portrayal of youth culture amidst this green and pleasant land, with the question “Is this England” having been … >
The final chapter of Shane Meadows’ This is England saga concludes next weekend on Channel 4. It’s winter: there’s a promise of new beginnings for Combo, Lol and Woody but nothing ever works out as planned. Kelly is in a very dark place. She hasn’t just strayed from the path, she’s gone fully off piste … >
Traditionally in This Is England, the latter half of the middle act is usually the most emotionally charged and the most challenging to watch. In ’83 it was the visit to the far right wing meeting when we realized young Shaun (Thomas Turgoose) was being force-fed a belligerent diatribe. It also showed us the unpredictability … >
If you found a Now That’s What I Call 1990 album in a petrol station’s bargain bin, there would be some pretty memorable music on it. From the Mondays asking you to ‘Step On’ to Sinead O’Connor’s teary-eyed stare comparing you to nothing: the year would “rock”. Music has always played a large part in … >
It’s 1990. The UK is dancing to the Madchester sound or alternatively holding lighters in the air to power ballads by female-fronted bands and Mrs. Thatcher has been ousted from 10 Downing Street by her own party – though the Poll Tax Riots in central London may have had something to do with that. Just … >