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  • Penry-Jones Stars in 39 Steps Remake

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    Spooks star Rupert Penry-Jones is to star in a new BBC One adaptation of John Buchan’s ‘The 39 Steps’. The one-off drama, set in 1914, has been adapted by Lizzie Mickery who has been asked to “to re-imagine it for a modern audience more familiar with James Bond and Jason Bourne“ by producer Lynn Horsford.

  • Enter The Wrong Door With BBC Three

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    BBC Three is promising to take viewers into a parallel universe governed not by the laws of nature, but by the laws of comedy and where the special effects of Hollywood are a part of everyday life. Produced by BBC Vision, The Wrong Door includes a feast of celebrity cameos including appearances by Brian Blessed,…

  • DVD Release For Strictly Come Dancing Tour

    DVD Release For Strictly Come Dancing Tour

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    The sell-out Strictly Come Dancing live tour is set for a timely pre-Christmas DVD release, featuring a host of celebrity contestants competing against each other. Hosted by Kate Thornton and featuring judges Len Goodman, Arlene Phillips and Craig Revel Harwood, the live tour features a number of familiar contestants including Letitia Dean, Zoe Ball and…

  • Southbank Show Profiles Ronnie Corbett

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    The South Bank Show is to profile Ronnie Corbett in a special which includes contributions from David Frost and Michael Palin and follows Corbett and his wife as the couple give the show unique access to their homes in Scotland and London.

  • New Star Wars Game Demo Announced

    New Star Wars Game Demo Announced

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    Console playing Star Wars fans will be able to unleash the Force in the comfort of their own homes this Thursday when a demo of the latest franchise tie-in game, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed will be available to download via both Xbox Live or the PlayStation Network.

  • The Rocker – New US Teen Comedy

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    Peter Cattaneo, director of the worldwide phenomenon The Full Monty, returns to cinemas this summer with The Rocker; a hilarious teen comedy about a failed drummer who is given a second chance at fame. Rainn Wilson (The Office, An American Workplace; Juno) stars as Robert ‘Fish’ Fishman – the extremely dedicated and astoundingly passionate drummer…