The Taking of Pelham 123

Next month sees the release of The Taking of Pelham 123, a remake of the classic 1974 flick, itself an adaptation of John Godey’s novel, which starred Walter Matthau and Robert Shaw.

Reggie Perrin returns Friday

Martin Clunes revives a comedy legend when Reggie Perrin returns to BBC One in a modern-day update of the classic British sitcom The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin. The series tells the story of an average man finding it increasingly difficult to put up with the monotony of life, the disappointing marriage, the office grind as head of disposable razors at male-grooming firm Groomtech and the daily commute.

Five Revives Minder

Shane Ritchie is star as Archie Daley, Arthur Daley’s nephew, in a six-part revival of Minder. The series, produced for Five by talkbackTHAMES, will also star Lex Shrapnel as Jamie Collins.

ITV Name Prisoner Cast

ITV has announced the cast of its upcoming remake of 60s cult classic, The Prisoner. As previously announced Jim Caviezel is set to play the title role of “Number Six” with two-time Oscar nominee Ian McKellen will co-starring in the role of “Number Two.”

BBC One To Revive Survivors

It’s been announced that BBC Drama Productions are to remake Tarry Nation’s 1970’s drama series Survivors for broadcast on BBC One. Set in the present day, the new series will be written by Adrian Hodges.
Hodges said he was “thrilled to be involved with re-imagining it for a new audience.”
The original show, which launched in April [...]