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BritBox has dropped the trailer for its miniseries “The Confessions of Frannie Langton,” which will premiere all four episodes March 8 in North America, Australia, South Africa, and the Nordic territories.

Starring Karla-Simone Spence in the lead role, “The Confessions of Frannie Langton” depicts a woman who is forcibly employed as a maid in a wealthy London household. When the estate’s owners are suddenly murdered, Frannie is perceived as the culprit and brought to prison, where she attempts to uncover the truth.

“This is my story, and it’s a story of love,” Spence says in a voiceover omnipresent throughout the trailer. “Though everyone expected it to be a story of murder and truth. No one ever expects any kind of story from a woman like me.”

In a particularly heated moment from the one-minute teaser, Spence exchanges a passionate kiss with co-star Sophie Cookson, hinting at the threads of...

Centred on a chaotic family coming to terms with an autism diagnosis, the Israeli comedy-drama “Yellow Peppers” never aired on British television, but it’s had a pronounced influence on British TV schedules over the past decade. First, it begat Peter Bowker’s direct adaptation “The A Word,” which over three series relocated several of its predecessor’s storylines to a picturesque Lake District setting, achieving the holy-grail combo of excellent reviews and high ratings for the BBC before finding a transatlantic home on Sundance TV.

Now “The A Word” generates its own variation in “Ralph & Katie,” a six-part spin-off charting the further adventures of soccer-mad Ralph (Leon Harrop) and his baker beloved Katie (Sarah Gordy). Noteworthy as characters with Down’s syndrome played by actors with Down’s syndrome, these lovebirds first won hearts during a third-series subplot on “The A Word,” moving in together against the advice of their overprotective,...

BBC One’s The A Word spin-off Ralph & Katie, which was created by a group of disabled writers overseen by Peter Bowker, has entered production in Manchester and the Lake District.

The six-parter from ITV Studios, Keshet Productions and Tiger Aspect, which follows the two beloved A-Word characters played by Leon Harrop and Sarah Gordy, has also unveiled cast including Gogglebox narrator Craig Cash, Dylan Brady (Get Even), Jamie Marie Leary (Traces), Sam Retford (Screw) and Daniel Cerqueira (Pennyworth). Returning actors from Bowker’s The A Word include Pooky Quesnel, Nigel Betts and Matt Greenwood.

The groundbreaking show is the UK’s first to feature an all-disabled writers’ room, with five writers overseen by World On Fire creator Bowker.

A program to give disabled people in the North West of England access to the show’s production will run...

How will Joe adjust to the changes in his life in the third season of The A Word TV show on SundanceTV and BBC One? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like The A Word is cancelled or renewed for season four. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustration when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the third season episodes of The A Word here.

A SundanceTV family drama series, The A Word stars Lee Ingleby, Morven Christie, Max Vento, Molly Wright, Greg McHugh, Christopher Eccleston, Pooky Quesnel, David Gyasi, and Julie Hesmondhalgh. When five-year-old Joe Hughes (Vento) is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, feelings bubble to the surface which only serve to highlight the tensions between...

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How will Joe handle the changes that are coming his way? Has The A Word TV show been cancelled or renewed for a fourth season on SundanceTV? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of The A Word, season four. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?  

What's This TV Show About?

Airing on the SundanceTV cable channel, The A Word stars Lee Ingleby, Morven Christie, Max Vento, Molly Wright, Greg McHugh, Christopher Eccleston, Pooky Quesnel, David Gyasi, and Julie Hesmondhalgh. When five-year-old Joe Hughes (Vento) is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, feelings bubble to the surface which only serve to highlight the tensions between the members of his extended family. In season three, Joe is...

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In today’s TV news roundup, Cartoon Network greenlit “We Bare Bears” spinoff, “We Baby Bears,” and Raymond Ablack has been cast in a recurring role in Netflix’s “Maid.”

Casting

Raymond Ablack has been cast in a recurring role opposite Margaret Qualley in the upcoming Netflix dramedy “Maid,” Variety has learned exclusively. The series is about a single mother who turns to housekeeping to barely make ends meet, as she battles poverty, homelessness, and bureaucracy. Ablack will play Nate, a recently divorced structural engineer and old friend of Alex (Qualley) from their days working together at a local restaurant.

Paula Pell, star of “Saturday Night Live” and “A.P. Bio,” has been cast in the upcoming Peacock series “Girls5eva.” The comedy series will follow former members of a 1990s girl group, who reunite to bring their girl band dream to life. Pell will portray Gloria, a member of the LGBTQ...

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What is in store for Joe Hughes and his family? Has The A Word TV show been cancelled or renewed for a third season on SundanceTV? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of The A Word, season three. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?  

What's This TV Show About?

Airing on the SundanceTV cable channel, The A Word stars Max Vento, Lee Ingleby, Morven Christie, Vinette Robinson, Greg McHugh, Adam Wittek, Tommie Grabiec, Molly Wright, Pooky Quesnel, and Christopher Eccleston. When five-year-old Joe Hughes (Vento) is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, feelings bubble to the surface which only serve to highlight the tensions between his family members. Now they must connect with one another, even...

The A Word is returning to SundanceTV this fall with its third season! A premiere date has been set for the drama series which stars Max Vento, Lee Ingleby, Morven Christie, Vinette Robinson, Greg McHugh, Adam Wittek, Tommie Grabiec, Molly Wright, Pooky Quesnel, and Christopher Eccleston. The show follows a boy and his family as they deal with his diagnosis of autism.

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Do you miss Class? According to RadioTimes, the cast of the BBC's Doctor Who spin-off are reuniting for a new audio series.A sci-fi drama, Class follows four students who must band together to wage a covert war against aliens who have traveled through space and time. The cast includes Greg Austin, Fady Elsayed, Sophie Hopkins, Vivian Oparah, Katherine Kelly, Jordan Renzo, Aaron Neil, Pooky Quesnel, Paul Marc Davis, Anna Shaffer, and Shannon Murray.Read More…...

How well does Joe Hughes' family manage to connect during the second season of The A Word TV show on SundanceTV? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether the TV show The A Word is cancelled or renewed for season three. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustration when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we'd like to offer you the chance to rate all The A Word season two episodes below. A SundanceTV dysfunctional family drama, The A Word stars Max Vento, Lee Ingleby, Morven Christie, Vinette Robinson, Greg McHugh, Adam Wittek, Tommie Grabiec, Molly Wright, Pooky Quesnel, and Christopher Eccleston. When five year old Joe Hughes (Vento) is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, feelings bubble to the surface which only serve to highlight the tensions...

Network: SundanceTV. Episodes: Ongoing (hour). Seasons: Ongoing. TV show dates: July 13, 2016 — present. Series status: Has not been cancelled. Performers include: Max Vento, Lee Ingleby, Morven Christie, Vinette Robinson, Greg McHugh, Adam Wittek, Tommie Grabiec, Molly Wright, Pooky Quesnel, and Christopher Eccleston.TV show description: Based on the Israeli series, Yellow Peppers, The A Word TV show centers on the Hughes family. When he is five years old, their dreamy, quirky little boy, Joe (Vento), is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Although his parents, Alison (Christie) and Paul (Ingleby) realized Joe lived in his own, well-ordered world, they only let themselves think of him as eccentric and anti-social. When Alison's brother, Eddie Scott (McHugh)...

Network: BBC America. Episodes: Eight (hour).Seasons: One. TV show dates: April 15, 2017 — June 3, 2017 (Us). Series status: Cancelled. Performers include: Greg Austin, Fady Elsayed, Sophie Hopkins, Vivian Oparah, Katherine Kelly, Jordan Renzo, Aaron Neil, Pooky Quesnel, Paul Marc Davis, Anna Shaffer, and Shannon Murray. TV show description:A Doctor Who spinoff, the Class TV show on BBC America follows four students at Coal Hill Academy. Despite their differing backgrounds, they find themselves drawn together by bizarre events. Together, they must wage a covert war against aliens who have travelled through space and time. These kids are trying to balance friendships, romance, their families, and class work, while fighting off the forces lurking for the chance to kill everyone and bring them...

Vulture WatchWill Miss Quill and her students fend off the Shadow Kin? Has the Class TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on BBC America? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Class season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?   What's This TV Show About?Airing on the BBC America cable channel, Class stars Greg Austin, Fady Elsayed, Sophie Hopkins, Vivian Oparah, Katherine Kelly, Jordan Renzo, Aaron Neil, Pooky Quesnel, Paul Marc Davis, Anna Shaffer, and Shannon Murray. The sci-fi drama follows four students at Coal Hill Academy. Despite their differing backgrounds, they must band together to wage a covert war against aliens who have travelled through space and time. Under the supervision of...

With Orphan Black in its fifth and final season, and Peter Capaldi kicking off his last outing as the 12th Doctor, BBC America is in the market for its next hit TV series. Is this new Doctor Who spinoff the right prescription? The series reportedly drew disappointing ratings in the UK. Will the Class TV show be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned.Airing on the BBC America cable channel, Class stars Greg Austin, Fady Elsayed, Sophie Hopkins, Vivian Oparah, Katherine Kelly, Jordan Renzo, Aaron Neil, Pooky Quesnel, Paul Marc Davis, Anna Shaffer, and Shannon Murray. The sci-fi drama follows four students at Coal Hill Academy. Despite their differing backgrounds, they must band together to wage a covert war against aliens who have traveled through space and time. Under the supervision of Physics teacher Miss Quill (Kelly), Charlie (Austin), April (Hopkins), Ram (Elsayed)...

School's out forever. The BBC has cancelled its Class TV show, after just one season. Radio Times has confirmed there will be no season two of this Doctor Who spinoff. Airing on the BBC America cable channel in the U.S., Class stars Greg Austin, Fady Elsayed, Sophie Hopkins, Vivian Oparah, Katherine Kelly, Jordan Renzo, Aaron Neil, Pooky Quesnel, Paul Marc Davis, Anna Shaffer, and Shannon Murray. The sci-fi drama follows four students at Coal Hill Academy. Despite their differing backgrounds, they must band together to wage a covert war against aliens who have travelled through space and time. Read More…...

Vulture WatchWill Miss Quill and her students fend off the Shadow Kin? Has the Class TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on BBC America? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Class season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?   What's This TV Show About?Airing on the BBC America cable channel, Class stars Greg Austin, Fady Elsayed, Sophie Hopkins, Vivian Oparah, Katherine Kelly, Jordan Renzo, Aaron Neil, Pooky Quesnel, Paul Marc Davis, Anna Shaffer, and Shannon Murray. The sci-fi drama follows four students at Coal Hill Academy. Despite their differing backgrounds, they must band together to wage a covert war against aliens who have travelled through space and time. Under the supervision of...

With Orphan Black in its fifth and final season, and Peter Capaldi kicking off his last outing as the 12th Doctor, BBC America is in the market for its next hit TV series. Is this new Doctor Who spinoff the right prescription? The series reportedly drew disappointing ratings in the UK. Will the Class TV show be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned.Airing on the BBC America cable channel, Class stars Greg Austin, Fady Elsayed, Sophie Hopkins, Vivian Oparah, Katherine Kelly, Jordan Renzo, Aaron Neil, Pooky Quesnel, Paul Marc Davis, Anna Shaffer, and Shannon Murray. The sci-fi drama follows four students at Coal Hill Academy. Despite their differing backgrounds, they must band together to wage a covert war against aliens who have traveled through space and time. Under the supervision of Physics teacher Miss Quill (Kelly), Charlie (Austin), April (Hopkins), Ram (Elsayed)...

Is Class cancelled? Recently, creator Patrick Ness took to Twitter to discuss the future of the BBC America TV show.A spinoff of Doctor Who, the sci-fi drama follows four students at Coal Hill Academy who must band together to wage a covert war against aliens who have traveled through space and time. The cast includes Greg Austin, Fady Elsayed, Sophie Hopkins, Vivian Oparah, Katherine Kelly, Jordan Renzo, Aaron Neil, Pooky Quesnel, Paul Marc Davis, Anna Shaffer, and Shannon Murray.Read More…...

Network: BBC AmericaEpisodes: Ongoing (hour)Seasons: OngoingTV show dates: April 15, 2017 — presentSeries status: Has not been cancelledPerformers include: Greg Austin, Fady Elsayed, Sophie Hopkins, Vivian Oparah, Katherine Kelly, Jordan Renzo, Aaron Neil, Pooky Quesnel, Paul Marc Davis, Anna Shaffer, and Shannon Murray.TV show description:A Doctor Who spinoff, the Class TV show on BBC America follows four students at Coal Hill Academy. Despite their differing backgrounds, they find themselves drawn together by bizarre events.Together, they must wage a covert war against aliens who have travelled through space and time. These kids are trying to balance friendships, romance, their families, and class work, while fighting off the forces lurking for the chance to kill everyone and bring them into Shadow.Under...

Louisa Mellor Nov 26, 2016

Class packs more into its thrilling, penultimate hour than most would manage in several episodes…

This review contains spoilers.

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1.7 The Metaphysical Engine, Or What Quill Did

I told you Class was full of helpful messages for its young audience. This week’s episode ended with the implicit reminder that, when shagging an almost total stranger in a cabinet, it’s a good idea to use protection unless you want to be left with a souvenir.

Quill (Katherine Kelly, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways) brought back a fair few souvenirs from her metaphysical mini-break: a scar, a gun, a new ‘do,...

Time has looked at your faces, and time never forgets. Watch a new sneak peek of the BBC's upcoming Class TV show, featuring the current Doctor, Peter Capaldi. The Doctor Who spinoff premieres on BBC Three, Saturday, October 22, 2016. In the Us, the series will kick off in 2017, on BBC America.The Class TV series cast includes: Greg Austin, Fady Elsayed, Sophie Hopkins, Vivian Oparah, Katherine Kelly, Jordan Renzo, Pooky Quesnel, and Nigel Betts. Capaldi, Ben Peel, Anna Shaffer, Paul Marc Davies, and Shannon Murray guest star in the series premiere. Patrick Ness, Steven Moffat, and Brian Minchin executive produce.Read More…...

School is back in session and BBC Three is sharing its notes on its upcoming Doctor Who spinoff series, Class. The first two episodes premiere on Saturday, October 22, 2016. A world premiere has been scheduled for Thursday, October 20th, at Rich Mix -- the home of Coal Hill Academy, Shoreditch. Doors open at 6:00pm. We have details on obtaining tickets, as well as a meet the cast video and more show information, after the jump.The Class TV series cast includes: Greg Austin, Fady Elsayed, Sophie Hopkins, Vivian Oparah, Katherine Kelly, Jordan Renzo, Pooky Quesnel, and Nigel Betts. The current Doctor, Peter Capaldi, joins them in the Class series premiere, "For Tonight We Might Die." Ben Peel, Anna Shaffer, Paul Marc Davies , and Shannon Murray also guest star in the first two installments. The BBC says, "Fear is coming, tragedy is coming, war is coming.

The Living and the Dead TV show premieres on BBC America, on October 27, 2016, in a Halloween week "binge-a-thon." In UK, the show premiered on BBC One in June of this year. In mid-August, The Living and the Dead was cancelled by the BBC.From Ashley Pharaoh the six-episode supernatural period drama stars Colin Morgan and Charlotte Spencer. The Living and the Dead TV series cast also includes: Malcolm Storry, Kerrie Hayes, Tallulah Rose Haddon, Joel Gillman, Elizabeth Berrington, Chloe Pirrie, Amber Fernée, Marianne Oldham, Pooky Quesnel, Ben Fox, Sarah Counsell, and David Oakes.Read More…...

Perhaps they should have called it The Quick and the Dead. The The Living and the Dead TV show has been cancelled by The BBC. The first and only season of the spooky supernatural series is slated to premiere on BBC America sometime this fall. In UK, Ashley Pharoah's six-episode drama aired on BBC One between June 28 and August 2, 2016. The British network has confirmed The Living and the Dead TV series will not be renewed for a second season, Digital Spy reports.The Living and the Dead stars Colin Morgan and Charlotte Spencer as newlyweds Nathan and Charlotte Appleby, and Nicholas Woodeson as Reverend Matthew Denning. The cast also includes: Malcolm Storry, Kerrie Hayes, Tallulah Rose Haddon, Joel Gillman, Elizabeth Berrington, Chloe Pirrie, Amber Fernée, Marianne Oldham, Pooky Quesnel,...

Miranda

I wrote a sitcom, about two years ago - well, three episodes of a sitcom. I had the other three episodes all mapped out, in terms of plot and characters and so on - but I gave it a read-through one day and, in a fit of fury at its inferiority to "Arrested Development," deleted it from my hard drive. Now, I don't want to suggest that we're all a lot poorer for the loss of my TV show, or that it stood any chance of getting on television -- but I sometimes think about it when I realise that there must have been a point when Miranda Hart, writer and star of "Miranda," which has just returned for a second series, read through her script and conspicuously didn't think to herself, "Dear lord, this is really too appalling, and I'd be embarrassed to show it to anyone." On the contrary,...

A full cast listing for the forthcoming Doctor Who Christmas special has been revealed. Doctor Who Magazine reports that Laurence Belcher and Leo Bill will join the previously cast Michael Gambon, Katherine Jenkins and Danny Horn. Child actor Belcher previously appeared in the BBC's Little Dorrit, while Bill starred in Steven Moffat's Jekyll in 2007 and most recently featured in Tim Burton's film adaptation of Alice In Wonderland. Micah Balfour and Pooky Quesnel (more)...