Exclusive: The Forsyte Saga, John Galsworthy’s sweeping portrait of a wealthy British family in 1880s London, is getting its third TV adaptation in less than 60 years.
PBS Masterpiece has set a six-part season based on the 1920s novels, with BAFTA-nominated Poldark writer Debbie Horsfield penning the adaptation, designed to become a returning series.
It follows the BBC’s 1967 adaptation, which was watched by audiences of up to 18M. The 2002 version aired on ITV and featured a cast including Damian Lewis and Gina McKee.
The latest reimagining is housed at Mammoth Screen, the ITV Studios-backed British production company behind Parade’s End, The Serpent, and Victoria. Filming begins next month in England, Wales, and Italy.
Mammoth has gathered an ensemble cast for the series, led by BAFTA-winner Francesca Annis (Lillie), who plays formidable Forsyte matriarch Ann.
True Blood star Stephen Moyer (Sexy Beast) features as Ann’s eldest son, Jolyon Senior,...
PBS Masterpiece has set a six-part season based on the 1920s novels, with BAFTA-nominated Poldark writer Debbie Horsfield penning the adaptation, designed to become a returning series.
It follows the BBC’s 1967 adaptation, which was watched by audiences of up to 18M. The 2002 version aired on ITV and featured a cast including Damian Lewis and Gina McKee.
The latest reimagining is housed at Mammoth Screen, the ITV Studios-backed British production company behind Parade’s End, The Serpent, and Victoria. Filming begins next month in England, Wales, and Italy.
Mammoth has gathered an ensemble cast for the series, led by BAFTA-winner Francesca Annis (Lillie), who plays formidable Forsyte matriarch Ann.
True Blood star Stephen Moyer (Sexy Beast) features as Ann’s eldest son, Jolyon Senior,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
The new live-action, 7-part supernatural TV series "Sanctuary: A Witch's Tale", created by Debbie Horsfield, adapting the novel by V.V. James, directed by Lisa Mulcah and Justin Molotnikov, is now streaming on AMC+ and Sundance Now:
"...set in a contemporary world where 'witchcraft' is real, the story starts in the English town of 'Sanctuary', where for hundreds of years witches have lived peacefully, as valued members of society. Until now...
"'Sarah Fenn' (Elaine Cassidy), Sanctuary's resident witch, on whom the town relies to solve their problems when conventional remedies have failed. When local teen rugby star 'Dan Whithall' dies tragically in an apparent accident, his death exposes a terrifying undercurrent of suspicion and fear towards Sarah and her teenage daughter, 'Harper' (Hazel Doupe).
"Mother of the deceased 'Abigail' (Amy de Bhrun), once Sarah's closest friend, is wracked with grief, and to avenge her son's death,...
"...set in a contemporary world where 'witchcraft' is real, the story starts in the English town of 'Sanctuary', where for hundreds of years witches have lived peacefully, as valued members of society. Until now...
"'Sarah Fenn' (Elaine Cassidy), Sanctuary's resident witch, on whom the town relies to solve their problems when conventional remedies have failed. When local teen rugby star 'Dan Whithall' dies tragically in an apparent accident, his death exposes a terrifying undercurrent of suspicion and fear towards Sarah and her teenage daughter, 'Harper' (Hazel Doupe).
"Mother of the deceased 'Abigail' (Amy de Bhrun), once Sarah's closest friend, is wracked with grief, and to avenge her son's death,...
- 4/5/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Sanctuary: A Witch's Tale has been building buzz since it premiered on AMC+ and Sundance in early January.
As we approach the final episodes of Santctuary's first season, fans are brimming with curiosity about what the future holds for the remarkably relatable coven at the center of this unique show.
The series' blend of fantasy and realism is a risk that's paid dividends, bringing a bracingly human element to a story in which ancient magic collides head-on with the modern world.
We had the chance to speak with three of the stars who have assisted showrunner Debbie Horsfield in pulling off the impressive balancing act (you might even call it a magic trick) that is Sanctuary: A Witch's Tale.
Check out our conversation with Amy De Bruhn, Stephanie Levi-John, and Hazel Doupe, followed by an exclusive clip from this week's all-new episode.
TV Fanatic: Could you all speak about what attracted you to the show?...
As we approach the final episodes of Santctuary's first season, fans are brimming with curiosity about what the future holds for the remarkably relatable coven at the center of this unique show.
The series' blend of fantasy and realism is a risk that's paid dividends, bringing a bracingly human element to a story in which ancient magic collides head-on with the modern world.
We had the chance to speak with three of the stars who have assisted showrunner Debbie Horsfield in pulling off the impressive balancing act (you might even call it a magic trick) that is Sanctuary: A Witch's Tale.
Check out our conversation with Amy De Bruhn, Stephanie Levi-John, and Hazel Doupe, followed by an exclusive clip from this week's all-new episode.
TV Fanatic: Could you all speak about what attracted you to the show?...
- 1/31/2024
- by Tyler Johnson
- TVfanatic
Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes in ‘The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live’ (Photo Credit: Gene Page/AMC)
AMC+’s February 2024 lineup includes the much-anticipated and long-awaited Rick and Michonne spinoff The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live. The zombie apocalyptic drama premieres on AMC and AMC+ on February 25th and picks up the story of the two fan-favorite survivors who found love amid the walking dead.
AMC+’s schedule also includes new episodes of the mystery series Monsieur Spade starring Clive Owen as Detective Sam Spade. Plus, season one of Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale wraps up with new episodes, including the season finale on February 8th. The crime caper Far North starring The Book of Boba Fett‘s Temuera Morrison makes its series debut on February 15th.
AMC+ February 2024 Lineup:
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live (AMC Original Series)
New Series Premieres Sunday, February 25 on AMC and AMC...
AMC+’s February 2024 lineup includes the much-anticipated and long-awaited Rick and Michonne spinoff The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live. The zombie apocalyptic drama premieres on AMC and AMC+ on February 25th and picks up the story of the two fan-favorite survivors who found love amid the walking dead.
AMC+’s schedule also includes new episodes of the mystery series Monsieur Spade starring Clive Owen as Detective Sam Spade. Plus, season one of Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale wraps up with new episodes, including the season finale on February 8th. The crime caper Far North starring The Book of Boba Fett‘s Temuera Morrison makes its series debut on February 15th.
AMC+ February 2024 Lineup:
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live (AMC Original Series)
New Series Premieres Sunday, February 25 on AMC and AMC...
- 1/19/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
The new live-action, 7-part supernatural TV series "Sanctuary: A Witch's Tale", created by Debbie Horsfield, adapting the novel by V.V. James and directed by Lisa Mulcah, Justin Molotnikov, debuts with a two-episode premiere January 4, 2024 on AMC+ and Sundance Now:
"...set in a contemporary world where 'witchcraft' is real, the story starts in the English town of 'Sanctuary', where for hundreds of years witches have lived peacefully, as valued members of society. Until now...
"'Sarah Fenn' (Elaine Cassidy), Sanctuary's resident witch, on whom the town relies to solve their problems when conventional remedies have failed. When local teen rugby star 'Dan Whithall' dies tragically in an apparent accident, his death exposes a terrifying undercurrent of suspicion and fear towards Sarah and her teenage daughter, 'Harper' (Hazel Doupe).
"Mother of the deceased 'Abigail' (Amy de Bhrun), once Sarah's closest friend, is wracked with grief, and to avenge her son's death,...
"...set in a contemporary world where 'witchcraft' is real, the story starts in the English town of 'Sanctuary', where for hundreds of years witches have lived peacefully, as valued members of society. Until now...
"'Sarah Fenn' (Elaine Cassidy), Sanctuary's resident witch, on whom the town relies to solve their problems when conventional remedies have failed. When local teen rugby star 'Dan Whithall' dies tragically in an apparent accident, his death exposes a terrifying undercurrent of suspicion and fear towards Sarah and her teenage daughter, 'Harper' (Hazel Doupe).
"Mother of the deceased 'Abigail' (Amy de Bhrun), once Sarah's closest friend, is wracked with grief, and to avenge her son's death,...
- 1/4/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
While its title and its availability on AMC+ (in addition to Sundance Now) might suggest otherwise, Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale is less akin to Interview With the Vampire or Mayfair Witches than to crime dramas like Big Little Lies or Mare of Easttown — albeit with less prestige gloss and more janky CG. Though that comparison doesn’t feel quite right, either.
What’s most memorable about the series is neither its supernatural elements, which are only vaguely explained, nor even really its central murder mystery. It’s the clear and unsparing portrait of its villain, a woman who weaponizes her genuine grief over the death of her son into a literal witch hunt, with shocking and horrifying results.
Upon first glance, Sanctuary looks every inch the Edenic retreat suggested by its name, a cluster of picturesque homes nestled amid rolling green hills. During a picnic for new neighbors, Sarah (Elaine Cassidy...
What’s most memorable about the series is neither its supernatural elements, which are only vaguely explained, nor even really its central murder mystery. It’s the clear and unsparing portrait of its villain, a woman who weaponizes her genuine grief over the death of her son into a literal witch hunt, with shocking and horrifying results.
Upon first glance, Sanctuary looks every inch the Edenic retreat suggested by its name, a cluster of picturesque homes nestled amid rolling green hills. During a picnic for new neighbors, Sarah (Elaine Cassidy...
- 1/3/2024
- by Angie Han
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
AMC+ and Sundance Now reveal the trailer and key art for the seven-part drama series, Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale, written and created by Debbie Horsfield and adapted from the novel by V.V. James, which was hailed as “brilliant” and “captivating” by critics worldwide. The Sundance Now Original series debuts with a two-episode premiere on Thursday, January 4, exclusively on AMC+ and Sundance Now, with new episodes airing weekly. The series will be available on applicable platforms in the U.S. and Canada.
Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale is set in a contemporary world where witchcraft is real. It takes place in the idyllic English town of Sanctuary, where for hundreds of years witches have lived peacefully, as valued members of society. Until now…
At the heart of the story is Sarah Fenn (Elaine Cassidy), Sanctuary’s resident witch, on whom the town relies to solve their problems when conventional remedies have failed.
Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale is set in a contemporary world where witchcraft is real. It takes place in the idyllic English town of Sanctuary, where for hundreds of years witches have lived peacefully, as valued members of society. Until now…
At the heart of the story is Sarah Fenn (Elaine Cassidy), Sanctuary’s resident witch, on whom the town relies to solve their problems when conventional remedies have failed.
- 12/12/2023
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale is coming to Sundance Now and AMC+ in January, and viewers are getting a look at the new supernatural series with the release of a trailer.
Starring Elaine Cassidy, Hazel Doupe, Amy de Bhrun, Stephanie Levi-John, Valerie O’Connor, Kelly Campbell, and Stephen Lord, the series was created by Debbie Horsfield and based on the novel by Vv James. The contemporary drama is set in a world where witchcraft is real, and the story follows witches in the small English town of Sanctuary.
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Starring Elaine Cassidy, Hazel Doupe, Amy de Bhrun, Stephanie Levi-John, Valerie O’Connor, Kelly Campbell, and Stephen Lord, the series was created by Debbie Horsfield and based on the novel by Vv James. The contemporary drama is set in a world where witchcraft is real, and the story follows witches in the small English town of Sanctuary.
Read More…...
- 12/11/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The new live-action, 7-part supernatural TV series "Sanctuary: A Witch's Tale", created by Debbie Horsfield, adapting the novel by V.V. James and directed by Lisa Mulcah, Justin Molotnikov, debuts with a two-episode premiere January 4, 2024 on AMC+ and Sundance Now:
"...set in a contemporary world where 'witchcraft' is real, the story starts in the English town of 'Sanctuary', where for hundreds of years witches have lived peacefully, as valued members of society. Until now...
"'Sarah Fenn' (Elaine Cassidy), Sanctuary's resident witch, on whom the town relies to solve their problems when conventional remedies have failed. When local teen rugby star 'Dan Whithall' dies tragically in an apparent accident, his death exposes a terrifying undercurrent of suspicion and fear towards Sarah and her teenage daughter, 'Harper' (Hazel Doupe).
"Mother of the deceased 'Abigail' (Amy de Bhrun), once Sarah's closest friend, is wracked with grief, and to avenge her son's death,...
"...set in a contemporary world where 'witchcraft' is real, the story starts in the English town of 'Sanctuary', where for hundreds of years witches have lived peacefully, as valued members of society. Until now...
"'Sarah Fenn' (Elaine Cassidy), Sanctuary's resident witch, on whom the town relies to solve their problems when conventional remedies have failed. When local teen rugby star 'Dan Whithall' dies tragically in an apparent accident, his death exposes a terrifying undercurrent of suspicion and fear towards Sarah and her teenage daughter, 'Harper' (Hazel Doupe).
"Mother of the deceased 'Abigail' (Amy de Bhrun), once Sarah's closest friend, is wracked with grief, and to avenge her son's death,...
- 12/10/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
AMC+ and Sundance Now just released the first official trailer for the drama Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale, based on the novel by V.V. James. The two-minute trailer introduces the town of Sanctuary, a haven for witches until a horrific accident changes everything.
The seven-episode season stars Elaine Cassidy as Sarah Fenn, Hazel Doupe as Harper, and Amy de Bhrun as Abigail. Stephanie Levi-John is Maggie, Valerie O’Connor plays Bridget Patterson, Kelly Campbell is Julia Garston, and Stephen Lord plays Ted. Debbie Horsfield created the series and adapted James’ novel. Lisa Mulcahy and Justin Molotnikov direct, and Monumental Television executive produces.
Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale premieres on January 4, 2024 with the release of the first two episodes. New episodes arrive on Thursdays.
Poster for AMC+ and Sundance Now’s ‘Sanctuary A Witch’s Tale’
“Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale is set in a contemporary world where witchcraft is real. It takes place in...
The seven-episode season stars Elaine Cassidy as Sarah Fenn, Hazel Doupe as Harper, and Amy de Bhrun as Abigail. Stephanie Levi-John is Maggie, Valerie O’Connor plays Bridget Patterson, Kelly Campbell is Julia Garston, and Stephen Lord plays Ted. Debbie Horsfield created the series and adapted James’ novel. Lisa Mulcahy and Justin Molotnikov direct, and Monumental Television executive produces.
Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale premieres on January 4, 2024 with the release of the first two episodes. New episodes arrive on Thursdays.
Poster for AMC+ and Sundance Now’s ‘Sanctuary A Witch’s Tale’
“Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale is set in a contemporary world where witchcraft is real. It takes place in...
- 12/7/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale is coming soon. Sundance Now has revealed the premiere date for the supernatural drama series with the release of first-look photos. The show will also be released on AMC+.
Based on the novel by Vv James, the series is set in a world where witchcraft is real, and witches live among us. Elaine Cassidy, Hazel Doupe, Amy de Bhrun, Stephanie Levi-John, Valerie O’Connor, Kelly Campbell, and Stephen Lord star in the series created by Debbie Horsfield.
Read More…...
Based on the novel by Vv James, the series is set in a world where witchcraft is real, and witches live among us. Elaine Cassidy, Hazel Doupe, Amy de Bhrun, Stephanie Levi-John, Valerie O’Connor, Kelly Campbell, and Stephen Lord star in the series created by Debbie Horsfield.
Read More…...
- 11/1/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Mike Birbiglia Sets “The Old Man and the Pool” Comedy Special at Netflix
Following a run on both Broadway and in the West End, Mike Birbiglia is bringing his comedy special “The Old Man and the Pool” to Netflix for all to see.
The new special is Birbiglia’s fifth for the streamer, starting with 2008’s “What I Should Have Said Was Nothing” and up to his most recent, “The New One,” in 2019. “The Old Man and the Pool” sees Birbiglia “take on life’s big questions: why are we here? What’s next? Exactly how much chlorine are they putting in the Ymca pool?”
The show ran on Broadway from Nov. 13, 2022–Jan. 15, 2023, followed by its run in London’s West End from Sept. 12–Oct. 7. The hour-long special debuts on the streamer on Nov. 21.
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Paramount+ is finally serving up...
Following a run on both Broadway and in the West End, Mike Birbiglia is bringing his comedy special “The Old Man and the Pool” to Netflix for all to see.
The new special is Birbiglia’s fifth for the streamer, starting with 2008’s “What I Should Have Said Was Nothing” and up to his most recent, “The New One,” in 2019. “The Old Man and the Pool” sees Birbiglia “take on life’s big questions: why are we here? What’s next? Exactly how much chlorine are they putting in the Ymca pool?”
The show ran on Broadway from Nov. 13, 2022–Jan. 15, 2023, followed by its run in London’s West End from Sept. 12–Oct. 7. The hour-long special debuts on the streamer on Nov. 21.
Sign Up $6.99+ / month netflix.com “Good Burger” Sequel Releases Official Trailer
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- 11/1/2023
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Elaine Cassidy as Sarah Fenn in Sanctuary: A Witches Tale (Season 1). Photo Credit: Szymon Lazewski/AMC Sundance Now and AMC+ today released the premiere date and first-look images for the seven-part drama series, Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale, written and created by Debbie Horsfield, and adapted from the novel by V.V. James. The Sundance Now original series debuts with a two-episode premiere on Thursday, January 4, exclusively on Sundance Now and AMC+, with new episodes airing weekly. The series will be available on applicable platforms in the USA and Canada. Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale is set in a contemporary world where witchcraft is real. It takes place in the idyllic English town of Sanctuary, where for hundreds of years witches have lived peacefully, as valued members of society. Until now… At the heart of the story is Sarah Fenn (Elaine Cassidy), Sanctuary’s resident witch, on whom the town relies...
- 10/31/2023
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Elaine Cassidy as Sarah Fenn in ‘Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale’ (Photo Credit: Szymon Lazewski/AMC)
Sundance Now and AMC+ have set a January 4, 2024 premiere date for Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale, based on V.V James’ novel published in 2019. The drama will debut with the release of two episodes, followed by new episodes of the seven-episode season on Thursdays.
The premiere date announcement was accompanied by the first three photos from the series. The stills feature the series’ stars Elaine Cassidy as Sarah Fenn, Kelly Campbell as Julia Garston, Amy de Bhrun as Abigail Whithall, and Valerie O’Connor as Bridget Patterson.
The cast also includes Hazel Doupe, Stephanie Levi-John, and Stephen Lord. Debbie Horsfield created the series and adapted James’ novel. Lisa Mulcahy and Justin Molotnikov direct, and Monumental Television executive produces.
Valerie O’Connor as Bridget Patterson, Kelly Campbell as Julia Garston, Amy de Bhrun as Abigail Whithall,...
Sundance Now and AMC+ have set a January 4, 2024 premiere date for Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale, based on V.V James’ novel published in 2019. The drama will debut with the release of two episodes, followed by new episodes of the seven-episode season on Thursdays.
The premiere date announcement was accompanied by the first three photos from the series. The stills feature the series’ stars Elaine Cassidy as Sarah Fenn, Kelly Campbell as Julia Garston, Amy de Bhrun as Abigail Whithall, and Valerie O’Connor as Bridget Patterson.
The cast also includes Hazel Doupe, Stephanie Levi-John, and Stephen Lord. Debbie Horsfield created the series and adapted James’ novel. Lisa Mulcahy and Justin Molotnikov direct, and Monumental Television executive produces.
Valerie O’Connor as Bridget Patterson, Kelly Campbell as Julia Garston, Amy de Bhrun as Abigail Whithall,...
- 10/31/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Wynonna Judd has been announced as the Season 24 “mega mentor” on NBC’s “The Voice,” joining the singing competition to help offer guidance to the show’s remaining contestants.
In addition to star coaches Niall Horan, John Legend, Reba McEntire and Gwen Stefani, Judd will assist the competitors as they prepare for the next round of the competition: the three-way knockouts, which begin Nov. 6.
Five-time Grammy award winner Judd has been a name in the music industry since the release of her solo debut self-titled album in 1992. She has also collaborated with her mother, the late singer Naomi Judd, as The Judds. Some of the singer’s most popular songs include “No One Else on Earth,” “Tell Me Why,” “She Is His Only Need,” “Girls With Guitars” and “I Saw the Light.” Judd is also preparing for her solo tour “Back to Wy.”
“The Voice” airs on Mondays at 8 p.
In addition to star coaches Niall Horan, John Legend, Reba McEntire and Gwen Stefani, Judd will assist the competitors as they prepare for the next round of the competition: the three-way knockouts, which begin Nov. 6.
Five-time Grammy award winner Judd has been a name in the music industry since the release of her solo debut self-titled album in 1992. She has also collaborated with her mother, the late singer Naomi Judd, as The Judds. Some of the singer’s most popular songs include “No One Else on Earth,” “Tell Me Why,” “She Is His Only Need,” “Girls With Guitars” and “I Saw the Light.” Judd is also preparing for her solo tour “Back to Wy.”
“The Voice” airs on Mondays at 8 p.
- 10/31/2023
- by Valerie Wu, Jaden Thompson and Caroline Brew
- Variety Film + TV
On November 1, 2023, at 11:00 Pm, BBC Four will air “Margi Clarke Remembers… Making Out.” This program features actress Margi Clarke as she reminisces about the popular 1980s comedy drama series, “Making Out,” written by Debbie Horsfield. The series gained acclaim for its portrayal of working women in the northern regions of England, celebrating their lives and struggles.
“Making Out” was set in the fictional New Lyne Electrics building in Manchester and followed the everyday experiences of women working in a factory. It became a symbol of empowerment and highlighted the ups and downs of life on the factory floor.
In “Margi Clarke Remembers… Making Out,” viewers can expect a journey back in time, reliving the moments that made the series so beloved. Margi Clarke’s insights add a personal touch to this nostalgic trip.
If you’re interested in the history of television and stories of working women in the 1980s,...
“Making Out” was set in the fictional New Lyne Electrics building in Manchester and followed the everyday experiences of women working in a factory. It became a symbol of empowerment and highlighted the ups and downs of life on the factory floor.
In “Margi Clarke Remembers… Making Out,” viewers can expect a journey back in time, reliving the moments that made the series so beloved. Margi Clarke’s insights add a personal touch to this nostalgic trip.
If you’re interested in the history of television and stories of working women in the 1980s,...
- 10/26/2023
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
Exclusive: The BBC has mined the 1960s and 1970s for its award-winning A Very English Scandal strand but, for the next one, viewers could be treated to a modern-day saga they are slightly more familiar with.
Deadline can reveal that a retelling of the Wagatha Christie drama is in early stage development as the potential third instalment of the hit series and Paramount+’s Flatshare scribe Rose Lewenstein is attached. The show once again comes from Sony-backed Blueprint Pictures and was initially rumored to be penned by Poldark writer Debbie Horsfield before Lewenstein came on board.
The as-yet-untitled latest in the Scandal series, which Deadline understands is one of a number of stories being considered and may not be greenlit at all, will cover one of the hottest British legal disputes of the past few years and comes fresh off the back of a Channel 4 factual drama titled...
Deadline can reveal that a retelling of the Wagatha Christie drama is in early stage development as the potential third instalment of the hit series and Paramount+’s Flatshare scribe Rose Lewenstein is attached. The show once again comes from Sony-backed Blueprint Pictures and was initially rumored to be penned by Poldark writer Debbie Horsfield before Lewenstein came on board.
The as-yet-untitled latest in the Scandal series, which Deadline understands is one of a number of stories being considered and may not be greenlit at all, will cover one of the hottest British legal disputes of the past few years and comes fresh off the back of a Channel 4 factual drama titled...
- 1/11/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
AMC Networks’ streaming platform Sundance Now is expanding its 2023 slate with orders for two new series, dark comedy Totally Completely Fine and fantasy mystery series Sanctuary, based on V.V. James novel. They join the recently announced upcoming series Clean Sweep, The Lovers, SisterS, Black Snow, and Far North, all for premiere in 2023.
Inspired by true events, six-part dark comedy Totally Completely Fine, a Sundance Now Original series, stars Thomasin McKenzie (JoJo Rabbit) and explores the complexities of grief, the power of friendship, and the ways our sadness can unite us. Per the logline, the series follows 20-something Vivian Cunningham (McKenzie), whose life is a mess. Last week she accidentally burnt down her brother’s vegan food truck with a bacon-flavored vape and this week she’s inherited her grandfather’s coastal clifftop shack and is tasked with helping people who come too close to the edge.
Series also stars Devon Terrell (Rap Sh!
Inspired by true events, six-part dark comedy Totally Completely Fine, a Sundance Now Original series, stars Thomasin McKenzie (JoJo Rabbit) and explores the complexities of grief, the power of friendship, and the ways our sadness can unite us. Per the logline, the series follows 20-something Vivian Cunningham (McKenzie), whose life is a mess. Last week she accidentally burnt down her brother’s vegan food truck with a bacon-flavored vape and this week she’s inherited her grandfather’s coastal clifftop shack and is tasked with helping people who come too close to the edge.
Series also stars Devon Terrell (Rap Sh!
- 8/10/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
AMC Networks’ Sundance Now has commissioned “Totally, Completely Fine” and “Sanctuary” as two new titles joining the streaming platform’s 2023 slate of original projects.
Written, created and executive produced by Gretel Vella, “Totally, Completely Fine” explores the complexities of grief, the power of friendship, and the ways our sadness can unite us. Inspired by true events,the six-part dark comedy follows 20-something Vivian Cunningham (Thomasin McKenzie), whose life is a mess but nevertheless winds up tasked with helping people who come too close to the edge as she endures her own comedic catastrophes like accidentally burning down her brother’s vegan food truck with a bacon-flavored vape.
Devon Terrell (“Rap Sh!t”), Brandon McLelland (“The Other Guy”), Rowan Witt (“Book of Mormon” – Original Australian Cast), Contessa Treffone (“Doctor Doctor”), James Sweeny (“Total Control”), Max Crean (“Mystic”) and Brigid Zengeni (“The Good Liar”) join the JoJo Rabbit star among the cast.
Written, created and executive produced by Gretel Vella, “Totally, Completely Fine” explores the complexities of grief, the power of friendship, and the ways our sadness can unite us. Inspired by true events,the six-part dark comedy follows 20-something Vivian Cunningham (Thomasin McKenzie), whose life is a mess but nevertheless winds up tasked with helping people who come too close to the edge as she endures her own comedic catastrophes like accidentally burning down her brother’s vegan food truck with a bacon-flavored vape.
Devon Terrell (“Rap Sh!t”), Brandon McLelland (“The Other Guy”), Rowan Witt (“Book of Mormon” – Original Australian Cast), Contessa Treffone (“Doctor Doctor”), James Sweeny (“Total Control”), Max Crean (“Mystic”) and Brigid Zengeni (“The Good Liar”) join the JoJo Rabbit star among the cast.
- 8/10/2022
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
The race is on to bring the already notorious ‘Wagatha Christie’ defamation trial to our screens, following this week’s conclusion at London’s High Court.
The battle between footballers’ wives Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy (married to Wayne Rooney and Jamie Vardy respectively) concluded after two and a half long years, with the judge ruling in favour of Rooney. Vardy had originally brought the case to court, claiming defamation after Rooney unveiled her as the culprit behind a roll-call of stories about her and her family leaked to the press. Rooney had laid a trap for Vardy restricting her Instagram account so that she knew who could see her posts, leading to the day she announced on social media the results of her investigation, saying, “It’s….. Rebekah Vardy.” Thus was #WagathaChristie born.
When Vardy’s case for libel finally arrived in the British courtroom, weeks of witness statements...
The battle between footballers’ wives Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy (married to Wayne Rooney and Jamie Vardy respectively) concluded after two and a half long years, with the judge ruling in favour of Rooney. Vardy had originally brought the case to court, claiming defamation after Rooney unveiled her as the culprit behind a roll-call of stories about her and her family leaked to the press. Rooney had laid a trap for Vardy restricting her Instagram account so that she knew who could see her posts, leading to the day she announced on social media the results of her investigation, saying, “It’s….. Rebekah Vardy.” Thus was #WagathaChristie born.
When Vardy’s case for libel finally arrived in the British courtroom, weeks of witness statements...
- 7/31/2022
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
Avalon, the talent management and production company behind series including Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, is expanding. The company has acquired a majority stake in The Agency, which represents writers and directors including Gentleman Jack creator Sally Wainwright and A Very English Scandal writer Russell T Davies.
The Agency will continue to operate under the leadership and management of its partners. It was founded in 1995 and also reps theatire and children’s authors as well as the dramatic rights for authors including Ian McEwan, Hilary Mantel, Zadie Smith and William Boyd.
Other clients including Doctor Foster creator Mike Bartlett, World On Fire’s Peter Bowker, Poldark’s Debbie Horsfield, Discovery of Witches’ Kate Brooke, The Last Kingdom’s Stephen Butchard, The Fall’s Allan Cubitt, Shameless creator Paul Abbott and House of Cards creator Andrew Davies.
The Agency was advised by Tom Manwaring of Helion Partners and Martin Wright of Charles Russell Speechlys Llp.
The Agency will continue to operate under the leadership and management of its partners. It was founded in 1995 and also reps theatire and children’s authors as well as the dramatic rights for authors including Ian McEwan, Hilary Mantel, Zadie Smith and William Boyd.
Other clients including Doctor Foster creator Mike Bartlett, World On Fire’s Peter Bowker, Poldark’s Debbie Horsfield, Discovery of Witches’ Kate Brooke, The Last Kingdom’s Stephen Butchard, The Fall’s Allan Cubitt, Shameless creator Paul Abbott and House of Cards creator Andrew Davies.
The Agency was advised by Tom Manwaring of Helion Partners and Martin Wright of Charles Russell Speechlys Llp.
- 10/20/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Network: PBS.
Episodes: 43 (hour).
Seasons: Five.
TV show dates: June 21, 2015 — November 17, 2019.
Series status: Ended.
Performers include: Aidan Turner, Eleanor Tomlinson, Heida Reed, Jack Farthing, Kyle Soller, Ruby Bentall, Warren Clarke, Phil Davis, Beatie Edney, Alexander Arnold, Robert Daws, Tristan Sturrock, Caroline Blakiston, Luke Norris, John Hollingworth, Gabriella Wilde, Ed Browning, Richard Hope, Pip Torrens, and Richard Harrington.
TV show description:
From creator and writer Debbie Horsfield, the Poldark TV show is a historical drama, based on the series of novels by Winston Graham. The story centers on Ross Poldark (Turner). In 1783, he returns to Cornwall from the American War of Independence, to find his father has died, and his estate is in tatters.
Episodes: 43 (hour).
Seasons: Five.
TV show dates: June 21, 2015 — November 17, 2019.
Series status: Ended.
Performers include: Aidan Turner, Eleanor Tomlinson, Heida Reed, Jack Farthing, Kyle Soller, Ruby Bentall, Warren Clarke, Phil Davis, Beatie Edney, Alexander Arnold, Robert Daws, Tristan Sturrock, Caroline Blakiston, Luke Norris, John Hollingworth, Gabriella Wilde, Ed Browning, Richard Hope, Pip Torrens, and Richard Harrington.
TV show description:
From creator and writer Debbie Horsfield, the Poldark TV show is a historical drama, based on the series of novels by Winston Graham. The story centers on Ross Poldark (Turner). In 1783, he returns to Cornwall from the American War of Independence, to find his father has died, and his estate is in tatters.
- 11/18/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Poldark creator Debbie Horsfield has lifted the lid on the final season of the British period drama, which will air in 2019.
Horsfield has opened up about her approach to the fifth and final season of the Mammoth Screen-produced drama after BBC and PBS confirmed its end. This comes ahead of the launch of the fourth season, which launches on PBS Masterpiece on Sunday September 30 at 9pm.
Poldark is based on twelve novels by Winston Graham; season four is based on the seventh novel, The Angry Tide. However, the author left a gap of ten years before the eighth novel, The Stranger from the Sea.
Horsfield, who has written every episode of the four series, said, “In The Stranger from the Sea, Winston Graham made many references to developments that happened in the gap years. Much can also be inferred. There are, of course, also historical events and people of the time,...
Horsfield has opened up about her approach to the fifth and final season of the Mammoth Screen-produced drama after BBC and PBS confirmed its end. This comes ahead of the launch of the fourth season, which launches on PBS Masterpiece on Sunday September 30 at 9pm.
Poldark is based on twelve novels by Winston Graham; season four is based on the seventh novel, The Angry Tide. However, the author left a gap of ten years before the eighth novel, The Stranger from the Sea.
Horsfield, who has written every episode of the four series, said, “In The Stranger from the Sea, Winston Graham made many references to developments that happened in the gap years. Much can also be inferred. There are, of course, also historical events and people of the time,...
- 9/10/2018
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Poldark producer Mammoth Screen is heading to the 19th Century to adapt Alexander Dumas’ The Count of Monte Cristo.
The ITV-owned indie is working with Poldark writer Debbie Horsfield on the remake after it emerged that Aidan Turner’s scythe-wielding drama is set to come to an end following its next season.
The story, written by The Three Musketeers author Dumas, is set between 1815 and 1839 in France and Italy. It follows the Bourbon Restoration through the reign of Louis-Philippe of France ahead of the Hundred Days period, when Napoleon returned to power. It is an adventure story following a man who is wrongfully imprisoned, escapes from jail, acquires a fortune, and sets about exacting revenge on those responsible for his imprisonment.
Mammoth Screen boss Damien Timmer told Deadline that The Count of Monte Cristo was “arguably one of the most iconic and thrilling stories ever written” and that it...
The ITV-owned indie is working with Poldark writer Debbie Horsfield on the remake after it emerged that Aidan Turner’s scythe-wielding drama is set to come to an end following its next season.
The story, written by The Three Musketeers author Dumas, is set between 1815 and 1839 in France and Italy. It follows the Bourbon Restoration through the reign of Louis-Philippe of France ahead of the Hundred Days period, when Napoleon returned to power. It is an adventure story following a man who is wrongfully imprisoned, escapes from jail, acquires a fortune, and sets about exacting revenge on those responsible for his imprisonment.
Mammoth Screen boss Damien Timmer told Deadline that The Count of Monte Cristo was “arguably one of the most iconic and thrilling stories ever written” and that it...
- 7/31/2018
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Kirsten Howard Sep 5, 2017
Production has officially begun on the highly-anticipated fourth series of Poldark...
We were pleased to learn a wee while back that 2018 would bring us a fourth season of Poldark, and even more pleased to learn today that it's been set in stone, with the first picture from the set arriving as filming begins in Cornwall...
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And action! #Poldark Series 4 is rolling%u2026 pic.twitter.com/QePp2a2NrV
— Official Poldark (@PoldarkTV) September 5, 2017
Aiden Turner and Eleanor Tomlinson will reprise their roles as Ross and Demelza when the show returns next year, and the stakes will be higher than ever, with Poldark trying to defend Cornwall from George Warleggan (Jack Farthing).
Rebecca Front (The Thick Of It) will also be a new addition to the cast, it's been announced. She'll be playing Lady Whitworth, Ossie's mother.
Production has officially begun on the highly-anticipated fourth series of Poldark...
We were pleased to learn a wee while back that 2018 would bring us a fourth season of Poldark, and even more pleased to learn today that it's been set in stone, with the first picture from the set arriving as filming begins in Cornwall...
See related Here's your first look at Murder On The Orient Express
And action! #Poldark Series 4 is rolling%u2026 pic.twitter.com/QePp2a2NrV
— Official Poldark (@PoldarkTV) September 5, 2017
Aiden Turner and Eleanor Tomlinson will reprise their roles as Ross and Demelza when the show returns next year, and the stakes will be higher than ever, with Poldark trying to defend Cornwall from George Warleggan (Jack Farthing).
Rebecca Front (The Thick Of It) will also be a new addition to the cast, it's been announced. She'll be playing Lady Whitworth, Ossie's mother.
- 9/5/2017
- Den of Geek
Louisa Mellor Jun 9, 2017
Poldark returns for series three this Sunday. If you’ve never had the pleasure, here’s what you’ve been missing…
Warning: contains spoilers for Poldark series one and two.
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Welcome to eighteenth century Cornwall, land of sumptuous landscapes, confusing personal pronouns and Captain Ross Poldark. The bearer of an ancient name and a tousled mane, Poldark’s the hero around this way. (Well, he is until series two episode seven, but we’re getting ahead of ourselves).
Known variously as Ross, Mr Ross, Mr Ross Sir, Cap’n Poldark, ‘that classless ruffian bringing shame upon his family name’ or ‘ee with t’alluring scar who can blast us tin-mine any time ee choose’, depending on who’s addressing him, Poldark is cut from typical Byronic cloth. He’s a gentleman rebel given to fits of...
Poldark returns for series three this Sunday. If you’ve never had the pleasure, here’s what you’ve been missing…
Warning: contains spoilers for Poldark series one and two.
See related Why you should play Ori And The Blind Forest
Welcome to eighteenth century Cornwall, land of sumptuous landscapes, confusing personal pronouns and Captain Ross Poldark. The bearer of an ancient name and a tousled mane, Poldark’s the hero around this way. (Well, he is until series two episode seven, but we’re getting ahead of ourselves).
Known variously as Ross, Mr Ross, Mr Ross Sir, Cap’n Poldark, ‘that classless ruffian bringing shame upon his family name’ or ‘ee with t’alluring scar who can blast us tin-mine any time ee choose’, depending on who’s addressing him, Poldark is cut from typical Byronic cloth. He’s a gentleman rebel given to fits of...
- 6/8/2017
- Den of Geek
Poldark fans have nothing to worry about: BBC One has announced that the history drama has been renewed for a 10-episode Season 3, expected to air sometime in 2017.
The third season of the series, based on Winston Graham’s novels and adapted for TV by Debbie Horsfield, follows Captain Ross Poldark (played by Aidan Turner) and his wife Demelza (Eleanor Tomlinson) during the French Revolution in 1794.
Stateside, Poldark airs on PBS. Season 2 is set to premiere sometime this fall.
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The third season of the series, based on Winston Graham’s novels and adapted for TV by Debbie Horsfield, follows Captain Ross Poldark (played by Aidan Turner) and his wife Demelza (Eleanor Tomlinson) during the French Revolution in 1794.
Stateside, Poldark airs on PBS. Season 2 is set to premiere sometime this fall.
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- 7/6/2016
- TVLine.com
Poldark
BBC One has ordered a ten-episode, third season of its Aidan Turner-led period drama "Poldark," months before the second season goes to air. Debbie Horsfield will adapt the new episodes from the novels by Winston Graham. Filming is imminent with a 2017 airdate eyed. Set in 1794, the French revolution casts a shadow over life in Cornwall in the new season which also stars Eleanor Tomlinson, John Nettles, Gabriella Wilde and Hugh Skinner. [Source: Deadline]
Star Trek
"Hannibal" and new "Star Trek" series showrunner Bryan Fuller will moderate a panel of past "Star Trek" actors at Comic Con this year with someone from every show involved to celebrate the franchise's 50th anniversary. William Shatner, Brent Spiner, Michael Dorn, Jeri Ryan and Scott Bakula will all be a part of the panel which will take place Saturday, July 23rd at 2pm. [Source: Variety]
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ITV has announced the new six-part serial killer drama series...
BBC One has ordered a ten-episode, third season of its Aidan Turner-led period drama "Poldark," months before the second season goes to air. Debbie Horsfield will adapt the new episodes from the novels by Winston Graham. Filming is imminent with a 2017 airdate eyed. Set in 1794, the French revolution casts a shadow over life in Cornwall in the new season which also stars Eleanor Tomlinson, John Nettles, Gabriella Wilde and Hugh Skinner. [Source: Deadline]
Star Trek
"Hannibal" and new "Star Trek" series showrunner Bryan Fuller will moderate a panel of past "Star Trek" actors at Comic Con this year with someone from every show involved to celebrate the franchise's 50th anniversary. William Shatner, Brent Spiner, Michael Dorn, Jeri Ryan and Scott Bakula will all be a part of the panel which will take place Saturday, July 23rd at 2pm. [Source: Variety]
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ITV has announced the new six-part serial killer drama series...
- 7/6/2016
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Aidan Turner has been set to return for a third season of BBC One drama, Poldark. The BBC confirmed today that 10 new episodes of the Mammoth Screen series will be adapted by Debbie Horsfield from the novels by Winston Graham. A shooting start is imminent with a 2017 airdate eyed. Season 2 is due to air later this year on the flagship channel as well as on Masterpiece in the U.S. Set in 1794, Poldark sees our hero traverse new family, new loves and new battles, as the…...
- 7/6/2016
- Deadline TV
Poldark is to return for a second series on BBC One.
The news comes as the channel celebrates its best start to the year in a decade.
From January 1 to March 31, BBC One took its highest share since 2005 in all hours and in peak - with a 23.3% share in all hours and 25.2% in peak.
Poldark - which stars Aidan Turner as its dashing title character - has so far achieved a consolidated series average of 8.1m viewers.
Charlotte Moore, Controller of BBC One, said: "It's been an outstanding start to the year for programme-makers on the channel and their ambition has been in evidence throughout.
"I've been proud to watch a BBC One at the top of its game, bursting with creativity and modernity, which has brought the nation together and sparked the national conversation.
"I want to make sure viewers feel BBC One is part of their lives and...
The news comes as the channel celebrates its best start to the year in a decade.
From January 1 to March 31, BBC One took its highest share since 2005 in all hours and in peak - with a 23.3% share in all hours and 25.2% in peak.
Poldark - which stars Aidan Turner as its dashing title character - has so far achieved a consolidated series average of 8.1m viewers.
Charlotte Moore, Controller of BBC One, said: "It's been an outstanding start to the year for programme-makers on the channel and their ambition has been in evidence throughout.
"I've been proud to watch a BBC One at the top of its game, bursting with creativity and modernity, which has brought the nation together and sparked the national conversation.
"I want to make sure viewers feel BBC One is part of their lives and...
- 4/8/2015
- Digital Spy
The BBC has released a trailer for Debbie Horsfield's upcoming adaptation of Poldark.
The series features Being Human star Aidan Turner in the title role of Ross Poldark.
The adaptation of Winston Graham's acclaimed books will also star Eleanor Tomlinson as Demelza.
The show follows the rebellious Ross Poldark as he returns from the American War of Independence to his home town Cornwall, discovering that it has changed dramatically since he has been away.
It is the second time the BBC has produced a Poldark series. The first was in the 1970s and starred Robin Ellis as the title character.
Ellis will be returning as Reverend Halse for two episodes.
Red Riding actor Warren Clarke, Whitechapel star Phil Davis, Skins's Alexander Arnold and The Inbetweeners' Luke Norris will also appear in the show.
The new series will air on BBC One.
The series features Being Human star Aidan Turner in the title role of Ross Poldark.
The adaptation of Winston Graham's acclaimed books will also star Eleanor Tomlinson as Demelza.
The show follows the rebellious Ross Poldark as he returns from the American War of Independence to his home town Cornwall, discovering that it has changed dramatically since he has been away.
It is the second time the BBC has produced a Poldark series. The first was in the 1970s and starred Robin Ellis as the title character.
Ellis will be returning as Reverend Halse for two episodes.
Red Riding actor Warren Clarke, Whitechapel star Phil Davis, Skins's Alexander Arnold and The Inbetweeners' Luke Norris will also appear in the show.
The new series will air on BBC One.
- 2/16/2015
- Digital Spy
Luke Norris has joined the cast of BBC One's Poldark.
The actor - best known for appearing in The Inbetweeners - joins Being Human star Aidan Turner in the cast for the period drama.
Norris will play Dwight Enys, who is the best friend of Turner's protagonist Ross Poldark.
Poldark follows the rebellious Ross as he returns from the American War of Independence to Cornwall, discovering that his home county has changed since he has been away.
Debbie Horsfield is adapting Winston Graham's acclaimed Cornish saga for a new eight-part series, which will air on BBC One in 2015.
The BBC previously produced a Poldark series in the 1970s, starring Robin Ellis as Ross Poldark.
The actor - best known for appearing in The Inbetweeners - joins Being Human star Aidan Turner in the cast for the period drama.
Norris will play Dwight Enys, who is the best friend of Turner's protagonist Ross Poldark.
Poldark follows the rebellious Ross as he returns from the American War of Independence to Cornwall, discovering that his home county has changed since he has been away.
Debbie Horsfield is adapting Winston Graham's acclaimed Cornish saga for a new eight-part series, which will air on BBC One in 2015.
The BBC previously produced a Poldark series in the 1970s, starring Robin Ellis as Ross Poldark.
- 6/25/2014
- Digital Spy
Aidan Turner has featured in a new picture from BBC One's upcoming Poldark adaptation.
The Being Human star will lead the cast of Debbie Horsfield's version of Winston Graham's acclaimed Cornish saga.
He will play main character Ross Poldark in the eight-part drama, opposite Eleanor Tomlinson as Demelza.
Poldark follows the rebellious Ross as he returns from the American War of Independence to Cornwall, discovering that his home county has changed since he has been away.
The BBC previously produced a Poldark series in the 1970s, starring Robin Ellis as Ross Poldark.
Ellis will return as Reverend Haise for two of the drama's eight episodes.
Red Riding actor Warren Clarke (Ross's uncle Charles), Whitechapel star Phil Davis (Ross's manservant Jud) and Skins veteran Alexander Arnold (Ross's farm hand Jim Carter) will also appear.
The new series will air on BBC One in 2015.
The Being Human star will lead the cast of Debbie Horsfield's version of Winston Graham's acclaimed Cornish saga.
He will play main character Ross Poldark in the eight-part drama, opposite Eleanor Tomlinson as Demelza.
Poldark follows the rebellious Ross as he returns from the American War of Independence to Cornwall, discovering that his home county has changed since he has been away.
The BBC previously produced a Poldark series in the 1970s, starring Robin Ellis as Ross Poldark.
Ellis will return as Reverend Haise for two of the drama's eight episodes.
Red Riding actor Warren Clarke (Ross's uncle Charles), Whitechapel star Phil Davis (Ross's manservant Jud) and Skins veteran Alexander Arnold (Ross's farm hand Jim Carter) will also appear.
The new series will air on BBC One in 2015.
- 5/8/2014
- Digital Spy
BBC One has announced full details of its new Poldark adaptation.
Aidan Turner and Eleanor Tomlinson will lead the cast of the sweeping Cornish saga as Ross Poldark and Demelza.
Red Riding actor Warren Clarke (Ross's uncle Charles), Whitechapel star Phil Davis (Ross's manservant Jud) and Skins veteran Alexander Arnold (Ross's farm hand Jim Carter) will also appear in the forthcoming drama.
Winston Graham's Poldark novels were previously adapted by the BBC in the 1970s, with Robin Ellis cast in the lead role of Ross.
Ellis - now 72 - will also appear in the new series, taking on the part of Reverend Haise for two of the eight episodes.
Executive producer Karen Thrussell said: "We're so thrilled by the Poldark cast, and we feel particularly privileged that Robin Ellis has agreed to join this stellar lineup - it's a great tribute to Debbie Horsfield's scripts.
"Robin is looking...
Aidan Turner and Eleanor Tomlinson will lead the cast of the sweeping Cornish saga as Ross Poldark and Demelza.
Red Riding actor Warren Clarke (Ross's uncle Charles), Whitechapel star Phil Davis (Ross's manservant Jud) and Skins veteran Alexander Arnold (Ross's farm hand Jim Carter) will also appear in the forthcoming drama.
Winston Graham's Poldark novels were previously adapted by the BBC in the 1970s, with Robin Ellis cast in the lead role of Ross.
Ellis - now 72 - will also appear in the new series, taking on the part of Reverend Haise for two of the eight episodes.
Executive producer Karen Thrussell said: "We're so thrilled by the Poldark cast, and we feel particularly privileged that Robin Ellis has agreed to join this stellar lineup - it's a great tribute to Debbie Horsfield's scripts.
"Robin is looking...
- 4/11/2014
- Digital Spy
Eleanor Tomlinson has joined the cast of BBC One's upcoming new adaptation of Winston Graham's Poldark.
The White Queen actress will star as "fiercely independent heroine" Demelza in the drama.
Aidan Turner will lead the cast as Ross Poldark in the retelling from Debbie Horsfield.
Set in 18th century Cornwall, Poldark is an eight-part hour-long series and will film in Cornwall and Bristol from April.
Poldark will follow the rebellious Ross as he returns from the American War of Independence to Cornwall, discovering that his home county has changed since he has been away.
The BBC previously produced a Poldark series in the 1970s, starring Robin Ellis as Ross Poldark.
The new series will air on BBC One in 2015.
Tomlinson is best known for her roles of Isabel Neville in The White Queen and Georgiana Darcy in Death Comes to Pemberley. She has also starred in episodes of Poirot and The Sarah Jane Adventures.
The White Queen actress will star as "fiercely independent heroine" Demelza in the drama.
Aidan Turner will lead the cast as Ross Poldark in the retelling from Debbie Horsfield.
Set in 18th century Cornwall, Poldark is an eight-part hour-long series and will film in Cornwall and Bristol from April.
Poldark will follow the rebellious Ross as he returns from the American War of Independence to Cornwall, discovering that his home county has changed since he has been away.
The BBC previously produced a Poldark series in the 1970s, starring Robin Ellis as Ross Poldark.
The new series will air on BBC One in 2015.
Tomlinson is best known for her roles of Isabel Neville in The White Queen and Georgiana Darcy in Death Comes to Pemberley. She has also starred in episodes of Poirot and The Sarah Jane Adventures.
- 3/31/2014
- Digital Spy
21 year old Eleanor Tomlinson (represented by Conway Van Gelder Grant) is set to play Demelza opposite Aidan Turner in the new BBC adaptation of the 18th Century saga set in Cornwall, Poldark.
Eleanor, who has been acting since her early teens was in teen comedy Angus, Thongs And Perfect Snogging, and went on to star opposite Nicholas Hoult in Jack The Giant Slayer. She's recently been seen in two BBC period dramas - The White Queen and Death Comes to Pemberley.
She said of the role:
"I am very excited to have been asked to play Demelza in the BBC’s new adaptation of these classic novels. I am conscious of the fact that the original series had a huge following and was tremendously popular, all I can promise is that I will do my utmost to do justice to the spirit of Winston Graham’s iconic character."
Poldark is...
Eleanor, who has been acting since her early teens was in teen comedy Angus, Thongs And Perfect Snogging, and went on to star opposite Nicholas Hoult in Jack The Giant Slayer. She's recently been seen in two BBC period dramas - The White Queen and Death Comes to Pemberley.
She said of the role:
"I am very excited to have been asked to play Demelza in the BBC’s new adaptation of these classic novels. I am conscious of the fact that the original series had a huge following and was tremendously popular, all I can promise is that I will do my utmost to do justice to the spirit of Winston Graham’s iconic character."
Poldark is...
- 3/28/2014
- by noreply@blogger.com (ScreenTerrier)
- ScreenTerrier
Aidan Turner — Poldark
Aidan Turner (Being Human) will take on the titular role in a brand new adaptation of Winston Graham’s Poldark. Filming commences this Spring for the drama which is being produced by Mammoth Screen (Endeavour) for BBC1. Debbie Horsfield has adapted the novels for the small screen while Ed Bazalgette (The Guilty, Endeavour) will direct the series.
An initial season of eight 60-minute episodes will air in early 2015. The new version of Poldark will make its television debut precisely 40 years after Robin Ellis first appeared onscreen as the title character in the BBC’s previous version of the show. Mammoth Screen will be hoping that the new version of Poldark is as successful as the previous one which was a hit in over 40 countries and was voted one as one of PBS Masterpiece’s top ten shows of all time.
Click below to read our interview with...
Aidan Turner (Being Human) will take on the titular role in a brand new adaptation of Winston Graham’s Poldark. Filming commences this Spring for the drama which is being produced by Mammoth Screen (Endeavour) for BBC1. Debbie Horsfield has adapted the novels for the small screen while Ed Bazalgette (The Guilty, Endeavour) will direct the series.
An initial season of eight 60-minute episodes will air in early 2015. The new version of Poldark will make its television debut precisely 40 years after Robin Ellis first appeared onscreen as the title character in the BBC’s previous version of the show. Mammoth Screen will be hoping that the new version of Poldark is as successful as the previous one which was a hit in over 40 countries and was voted one as one of PBS Masterpiece’s top ten shows of all time.
Click below to read our interview with...
- 3/2/2014
- by Edited by K Kinsella
Aidan Turner, who played vampire Mitchell in BBC Three's Being Human, will star as Ross Poldark in a new BBC adaptation of Winston Graham’s acclaimed saga set in 18th century Cornwall.
Described as a man of contradictions, Ross Poldark has a strong sense of social justice but a contempt for authority. He’s a man of principle yet frequently a rebel. Reckless yet full of integrity. Charismatic but down-to-earth. Volatile yet fiercely loyal. Torn between two women and two social classes. A hero to most, a scourge to many.
Britain is in the grip of a chilling recession... falling wages, rising prices, civil unrest - only the bankers are smiling. It's 1783 and Ross Poldark returns from the American War of Independence to his beloved Cornwall to find his world in ruins: his father dead, the family mine long since closed, his house wrecked and his sweetheart pledged to marry his cousin.
Described as a man of contradictions, Ross Poldark has a strong sense of social justice but a contempt for authority. He’s a man of principle yet frequently a rebel. Reckless yet full of integrity. Charismatic but down-to-earth. Volatile yet fiercely loyal. Torn between two women and two social classes. A hero to most, a scourge to many.
Britain is in the grip of a chilling recession... falling wages, rising prices, civil unrest - only the bankers are smiling. It's 1783 and Ross Poldark returns from the American War of Independence to his beloved Cornwall to find his world in ruins: his father dead, the family mine long since closed, his house wrecked and his sweetheart pledged to marry his cousin.
- 2/28/2014
- by noreply@blogger.com (ScreenTerrier)
- ScreenTerrier
Aidan Turner is to star in a new adaptation of Poldark for BBC One.
The Being Human star will play Ross Poldark in Debbie Horsfield's adaptation of Winston Graham's acclaimed saga.
Set in 18th century Cornwall, Poldark is an eight-part hour-long series and will film in Cornwall and Bristol from April.
"I'm very excited to play Ross Poldark for the BBC," said Turner, who also stars in The Hobbit movies.
"It's obviously a huge challenge to honour the extraordinary character Winston Graham created and who Debbie Horsfield has brought new life to. But there's a terrific team coming together and the scripts are superb, so I can't wait to get started."
Poldark will follow the rebellious Ross as he returns from the American War of Independence to Cornwall, only to find that his beloved county has dramatically changed in his absence.
Ben Stephenson, Controller, BBC Drama Commissioning, said: "We are really excited.
The Being Human star will play Ross Poldark in Debbie Horsfield's adaptation of Winston Graham's acclaimed saga.
Set in 18th century Cornwall, Poldark is an eight-part hour-long series and will film in Cornwall and Bristol from April.
"I'm very excited to play Ross Poldark for the BBC," said Turner, who also stars in The Hobbit movies.
"It's obviously a huge challenge to honour the extraordinary character Winston Graham created and who Debbie Horsfield has brought new life to. But there's a terrific team coming together and the scripts are superb, so I can't wait to get started."
Poldark will follow the rebellious Ross as he returns from the American War of Independence to Cornwall, only to find that his beloved county has dramatically changed in his absence.
Ben Stephenson, Controller, BBC Drama Commissioning, said: "We are really excited.
- 2/28/2014
- Digital Spy
Actor and lead singer with the Flying Pickets during the early 1980s, he went on to take roles in several popular TV series, including Coronation Street, EastEnders and Emmerdale
Brian Hibbard, who has died of prostate cancer aged 65, first found fame as a member of the Flying Pickets, a group of actors who left the socialist playwright John McGrath's 7:84 theatre group to woo audiences through their a cappella singing. They topped the pop charts in 1983 with a cover version of Only You, trumping Yazoo, the duo of Alison Moyet and Vince Clarke, who had reached No 2 with their original recording. This Christmas No 1 single and the group's flamboyant look – gaudy suits, large hats and Hibbard's massive sideburns – led to brief stardom for the Flying Pickets, a name coined because some of them had supported the miners during their strikes of 1972 and 1974. They hit the Top 10 again with another cover,...
Brian Hibbard, who has died of prostate cancer aged 65, first found fame as a member of the Flying Pickets, a group of actors who left the socialist playwright John McGrath's 7:84 theatre group to woo audiences through their a cappella singing. They topped the pop charts in 1983 with a cover version of Only You, trumping Yazoo, the duo of Alison Moyet and Vince Clarke, who had reached No 2 with their original recording. This Christmas No 1 single and the group's flamboyant look – gaudy suits, large hats and Hibbard's massive sideburns – led to brief stardom for the Flying Pickets, a name coined because some of them had supported the miners during their strikes of 1972 and 1974. They hit the Top 10 again with another cover,...
- 6/19/2012
- by Anthony Hayward
- The Guardian - Film News
Former Coronation Street stars Richard Fleeshman and Sarah Lancashire are starring in a new BBC One drama series centering around two rival choirs. The show, penned by Cutting It and True Dare Kiss writer Debbie Horsfield, has a working title of The Choir Project and will run for six one-hour episodes early next year. Set in a north England town, the drama follows the chaos caused when glamorous soprano Layla, played by Sarah Alexander, joins an unremarkable local choir. Determined to help the group hit the big time, she inspires a cull of the weakest members, with the implications not only affecting the choir but also the marriage (more)...
- 9/2/2008
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
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