Television
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BBC One Announces New Archaeology Drama
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BBC One has announced a new six-part drama series from the writers of Life on Mars and spin-off Ashes to Ashes. Described as being “series packed with historical mystery and contemporary relevance” Bone Kickers is set against the backdrop of Bath, a city steeped in 3,000 years of history. From the excavation of murdered 18th…
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New Sports News Channel For Virgin Subscribers
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Virgin Media and Setanta Sports have confirmed they are working together to launch a new TV channel, Setanta Sports News. Expected to launch soon the channel will be available exclusively, and at no additional cost, to all of Virgin Media’s three million digital TV subscribers and will combine a wide range of sporting action from…
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Lenny Henry Explores British Humour
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Acclaimed comedian Lenny Henry travels the UK exploring what makes us laugh and how we use our humour in everyday life in Lenny’s Britain, a new series for BBC One which starts next week. The 4 part documentary series, a collaboration with the Open University, promises to show Lenny “as we’ve never seen him before”…
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BBC One to Reveal The Last Enemy
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BBC One is to continue its run of successful contemporary drama with The Last Enemy, described by the BBC as “a visionary new thriller”.
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Sam Meets Future Boss as Life on Mars Returns
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DI Sam Tyler (John Simm) encounters his future boss and a less pleasant side of life in 1973 when Life on Mars returns later this month.