Monthly Archives: August 2011
Appropriate Adult: Fred West Drama
“THIS is a true story. What follows is based on extensive research, interviews and published accounts. “Some scenes have been created for the purpose of dramatisation.” So begins Appropriate Adult, ITV1’s two-part Fred West drama. Or rather the story of … Continue reading
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Waterloo Road To Move
SCHOOL’S out for Waterloo Road in Rochdale. Production of the drama is to move to Scotland, although how that will be explained on screen is still not clear. My English exclusive story on the end of an era for the … Continue reading
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Doctor Who: Let’s Kill Hitler BFI
DOCTOR Who supremo Steven Moffat: “There are more beginnings and more endings this series than you’re perhaps ready for.” “Assuming an intelligent audience is a good idea. Clearly going by our ratings it’s a successful idea. They are clever. They … Continue reading
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Spooks: Jane Featherstone
“IT does go out with a fantastic bang. Ruth and Harry’s conclusion is sensational and there are some surprises for the loyal fans.” “I just don’t want it to get tired and old.” “We kill off our characters all the … Continue reading
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Spooks: Goodbye Harry
IT’S been an open secret for some time that Spooks had come to the end of its long and winding road. Today came final confirmation that series 10, due on screen next month (September), will be the last. You can … Continue reading
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Downton Abbey: Amy Nuttall
DOWNTON Abbey returns for a second series in the UK next month. My report and photos from last Friday’s Press Launch at Highclere Castle are here. Among those I spoke to was new Downton recruit Amy Nuttall. An early taste … Continue reading
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The Royal: Goodbye Mr Rose
AND so we say farewell to The Royal. ITV1’s long-running 1960s’ drama ended on Sunday evening with a cliffhanger worthy of the Scarborough rocks by the real life location for Elsinby’s St Aidan’s Royal Free Hospital. Stabbed Dr Gordon Ormerod … Continue reading
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