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ITV2 Orders Sketch Prank Show ‘Glitchy’ Featuring Ryan Sampson

By Patrick Munn | September 15, 2015 - 7:01 pm | 1 Comment

ITV2 has commissioned the FremantleMedia UK owned indie Talkback to produce Glitchy, a six episode sketch-prank hybrid series featuring Plebs star Ryan Sampson.

Lisa Edelstein Talks ‘Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce’, Why She Took The Part, Janeane Garofalo’s Exit & More (Q&A)

By Patrick Munn | September 15, 2015 - 2:28 pm | No Comments

Ahead of the UK premiere of Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce on Lifetime, TVWise spoke with lead actress Lisa Edelstein about the series, what attracted her to the role, Janeane Garofalo's surprise exit during the first season, the pressures of leading Bravo's first ever original scripted drama series and much more.

Starz Boards BBC Two’s Stephen Poliakoff Drama ‘Close To The Enemy’ As Co-Producer

By Patrick Munn | September 14, 2015 - 4:06 pm | No Comments

US premium cable network Starz has signed on to co-produce Close To The Enemy, BBC Two's six episode drama series from Dancing On The Edge writer and director Stephen Poliakoff, TVWise has learned.

‘Major Crimes’ Star Tony Denison Talks Season 4, Flynn Getting “Hurt Very Badly”, ‘Shandy’ Relationship & More (Q&A)

By Patrick Munn | September 14, 2015 - 2:39 pm | No Comments

As part of our continuing feature series on Major Crimes for the UK premiere of season four on Universal Channel, TVWise recently spoke to Tony Denison about how his character Lieutenant Andy Flynn has changed over the past eleven seasons, what’s in store with the ‘Shandy’ relationship, and just what James Duff meant when he said Flynn was set for a major injury in the upcoming episodes.

BBC One Renews ‘Still Open All Hours’ For Second Season & Christmas Special

By Patrick Munn | September 14, 2015 - 8:48 am | No Comments

The BBC is bringing back Granville and co. Some eight months after the show's six episode first season wrapped its run, BBC One has confirmed that they have renewed their David Jason fronted comedy series Still Open All Hours for a second season. Additionally, the BBC's flagship channel has also commissioned a Christmas Special to air later this year.

BBC One Releases Trailer For ‘The Go-Between’

By Patrick Munn | September 14, 2015 - 8:31 am | No Comments

BBC One has released a trailer for their upcoming one-off literary adaptation The Go-Between, which is set to premiere on Sunday September 20th at 9pm.

Mark Strepan, Ben Tavassoli To Star In Anthony Horowitz’s BBC One Series ‘New Blood’

By Patrick Munn | September 14, 2015 - 8:28 am | No Comments

Mark Strepan (The Mill) and Ben Tavassoli (No Offence) have been set as the leads in New Blood, BBC One's seven episode contemporary cop drama from Foyle's War creator Anthony Horowitz, TVWise has learned.

ITV’s ‘Beowulf’ Adaptation Adds ‘The Fall’ Alum Emmett J. Scanlan

By Patrick Munn | September 14, 2015 - 8:27 am | No Comments

Emmett J. Scanlan (The Fall, Constantine) has joined the cast of ITV's 13 episode Beowulf adaptation, TVWise has learned. He will play Wulfing leader Skellan, an imposing and formidable leader who takes any steps necessary to bring about success for his clan in battle.