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New US dramas coming to a TV near you, soon…

We just heard that Sky have snapped up the rights to four US dramas, Elementary, Vegas, Arrow and The Following. We’ve already previewed Elementary, the Sherlock adaptation starring Jonny Lee Miller and Lucy Liu, Vegas, the period drama starring Dennis … Continue reading

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Dexter series seven sneak peek

We’re still recovering from the end of series six of Dexter, but Showtime are already teasing us with what series seven will bring for Deb, Dexter and co. A word of advice – be ready to hit the pause button! … Continue reading

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In the latest issue of TV&Satellite Week

Wallander is back! Star of the show Kenneth Branagh sheds light on why the Swedish detective is so morose, and gives us a sneak preview of the new series. Also this week: • All aboard! Newcomer Elliot Knight sets sail … Continue reading

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In the latest issue of TV&Satellite Week

Jeremy Irons, Ben Whishaw and Tom Hiddleston grace our cover this week as three of Shakespeare’s best-known kings, and we preview the four-part series of adapations of Richard II, Henry IV Parts I and II, and Henry V. Also this … Continue reading

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Lord Sugar takes on the judges from The Voice

Move over Cassetteboy, there’s a new kid in town… TheSuperMassiveRaver has done one of those painstaking mash-ups we love, splicing clips from Lord Sugar on The Apprentice and The Voice‘s panel of judges, creating a most amusing vid. Warning – … Continue reading

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In the latest issue of TV&Satellite Week

Back of the net! As Alan Partridge returns to TV after a 10-year absence, Steve Coogan reveals how the multi-faceted broadcaster has changed, and tells us about his three new shows coming up on Sky Atlantic, starting with Alan Partridge: … Continue reading

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In the latest issue of TV&Satellite Week

David Tennant and Billie Piper are two of the big-name stars appearing in the Beeb’s new drama, True Love. Mr Tennant talks to us about the challenge of improvising scripts, and the complications of love, while writer Dominic Savage outlines … Continue reading

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First look at David Morrissey in The Walking Dead

You probably know by now that the incredibly versatile actor David Morrissey is joining fellow Brit Andrew Lincoln in series three of The Walking Dead, but we just saw this picture of him as The Governor, a character from the … Continue reading

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In the latest issue of TV&Satellite Week

All good things must come to an end, and Desperate Housewives is no exception – we say farewell to the ladies of Wisteria Lane with a look back at their finest moments. Also this week: • Sharon Horgan stars in … Continue reading

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Sneak peak at Dennis Quaid’s new drama, Vegas

Dennis Quaid dons a stetson for his latest role in CBS drama Vegas. Quaid plays Ralph Lamb, an old-fashioned lawman trying to control the burgeoning lawlessness of 1960s Vegas, as mobsters take control of the casinos and all hell threatens … Continue reading

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The sheepish side of Alexander Skarsgård

Aah, Alexander Skarsgård – usually seen baring his fangs and threatening mere mortals in True Blood, but here showing his gentler side cuddling a very, very cute lamb… The picture is part of a shoot the actor did for Bullet … Continue reading

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In the latest issue of TV&Satellite Week

The weather is sizzling and so is this week’s edition of TV&Satellite Week, packed full of information about the best programmes coming up this summer. The preview line-up includes David Tennant in relationship drama True Love, and fellow Doctor Who Matt … Continue reading

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Sneak peak at the US version of Sherlock, aka Elementary

We are really in two minds about Elementary, the latest Sherlock adaptation, courtesy of US channel CBS. When Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman stepped into the shoes of supersleuth Holmes and his sidekick Watson in Mark Gatiss‘s contemporary BBC version, … Continue reading

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Sneak peak at JJ Abrams’ latest drama, Revolution

Now here’s something we’re getting excited about – JJ Abrams‘ upcoming drama, Revolution, which looks like it’ll be suitably compelling, especially as Iron Man director Jon Favreau is at the helm. It’s based on the premise that one day, the … Continue reading

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In the latest edition of TV&Satellite Week

It’s Bafta time again, so we’ve got the amazingly talented Benedict Cumberbatch on our cover, up for Leading Actor for his turn as Sherlock. He talks about his role as the legendary detective, and also explains why he’s been hanging … Continue reading

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A sneak peak at upcoming ABC drama Last Resort

If you’re in search of a tub-thumping new action thriller with a healthy dose of intrigue, look no further than Last Resort. It stars Andre Braugher as Captain Marcus Chaplin, the commander of a submarine loaded with ballistic missiles who … Continue reading

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A sneak peak at Kevin Bacon’s new serial killer drama, The Following

Now here’s a show to get excited about – Kevin Bacon pitted against James Purefoy in Fox’s nail-biting new thriller, The Following. Purefoy plays notorious serial killer Joe Carroll, who escapes from death row and embarks on a new killing … Continue reading

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BBC’s Mistresses… American style

Yup, the BBC drama Mistresses, starring Sarah Parrish, Sharon Small et al, has got a glossy US makeover, courtesy of ABC, the network behind Desperate Housewives. It will feature the same set-up, as the four female pals navigate less-than-conventional love … Continue reading

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A sneak peak at spooky new drama 666 Park Avenue

The networks keep on releasing information on the brand new shows they’ll be airing later this year – ABC are the latest to join the party. Over the next few days we’ll be flagging up the ones that have caught … Continue reading

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Burn Notice, comic-book style

We just stumbled upon this rather interesting spin-off from high-octane FX drama Burn Notice – it’s a graphic novel! It picks up at the end of series four, which of course aired late last year on FX – there are … Continue reading

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