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BritBox has announced the start of production of the third season of the multi-award-winning Belfast-based drama Blue Lights, along with the news that Cathy Tyson and Michael Smiley have joined the cast.

Produced by Two Cities Television and co-produced by Gallagher Films for BBC iPlayer and BBC One, the critically acclaimed show also stars returning cast Siân Brooke, Martin McCann, Katherine Devlin, Nathan Braniff, Joanne Crawford, Andi Osho, Frank Blake, Abigail McGibbon, Dearbháile McKinney and Andrea Irvine.

Two years into their jobs as response officers, Grace (Brooke), Annie (Devlin) and Tommy (Braniff) are accustomed to life under the blue lights. But their work will take them into a sinister world hidden behind the veneer of middle-class life, the world of the accountants and lawyers facilitating organized crime.

The old political and criminal order has gone and a new global gang rules Belfast, bringing danger closer to home for our officers than ever before.

Whether due to spoiler phobia, poor impulse control, or an unquenchable need to know what treat Stevie will be serving next out of his magic lunchbox, some Blue Lights fans have already binge-watched all six episodes of series two. To those people we say, breathe out. More is coming.

Two months before series two arrived on BBC One and iPlayer, the corporation confirmed that it had ordered two further series of Declan Lawn and Adam Patterson’s Belfast-set police drama. Like the first two, series three and four will each have the regulation six-episodes, and if all goes to plan, we might reasonably expect them to air respectively in spring 2025 and spring 2026.

Series one arrived to acclaim last March and quickly bagsied itself high-ranking spots on ‘The Best TV of 2023’ round-ups come the end of the year. It’s the story of three rookie recruits to the Police Service of...

Warning: contains spoilers for the Blue Lights series one finale.

When Blue Lights arrived in 2023, it felt like counter-programming to the news headlines. Real life was filled with reports of police corruption, brutality and deadly crimes committed under cover of the uniform, and here was this drama, offering an alternative.

Grace, Tommy and Annie were that alternative. New recruits to the Police Service of Northern Ireland, they weren’t in uniform to abuse power or take greasy backhanders, they were there to help, and they had the courage of their convictions.

That isn’t to say their courage and convictions weren’t sorely tested by the reality of the job. As they discovered, policing a community riven by historical conflict is tough enough without MI5 doing deals with local kingpins that keep the drugs and crime flowing. Not to mention anonymous death threats and the violent loss of beloved colleagues.

The BBC has released the trailer for series two of the hit Belfast-based police drama ‘Blue Lights.’

Co-created and written by Declan Lawn and Adam Patterson and produced by Two Cities Television, Blue Lights is an authentic, gripping and darkly funny drama about ordinary people doing an extraordinary job.

Series one, which aired in March last year, followed three new Psni probationary recruits as they navigated their way through their first few months in a uniquely complex place to be a response police officer. It was recently commissioned for two more series.

Reprising their roles in the forthcoming second series are Siân Brooke (Grace Ellis), Martin McCann (Stevie Neil), Katherine Devlin (Annie Conlon), Nathan Braniff (Tommy Foster), Joanne Crawford (Helen McNally), Andi Osho (Sandra Cliff), and Hannah McClean (Jen Robinson).

Also set to return are Paddy Jenkins (Happy Kelly), Desmond Eastwood (Murray Canning), Jonathan Harden (Jonty) and Andrea Irvine (Nicola Robinson...

Get ready for a night of laughter and literary insights as “Between the Covers” returns with Season 7 Episode 4 at 8:00 Pm on Monday, November 27, 2023, on BBC Two. Host Sara Cox is joined by a dynamic lineup of guests, including comedians Ed Byrne, Suzi Ruffell, and Ahir Shah, alongside author and actor Andi Osho.

In this episode, the guests dive into the world of books, sharing their favorite reads and engaging in lively discussions. As each personality brings their unique perspective to the table, viewers can anticipate a blend of humor, wit, and thoughtful reflections on literature.

The highlight of the show revolves around the review of the two book club choices, adding an extra layer of excitement and depth to the episode. Don’t miss the chance to join Sara Cox and her guests for an entertaining and enlightening exploration of the literary world on BBC Two at 8:00 Pm.

Prime Video has released the official trailer for the second season of the comedy ‘Good Omens.’

Michael Sheen and David Tennant are back as Aziraphale and Crowley. Here the pair may have helped stop the Apocalypse, but that doesn’t appear to have done them any favours with Heaven or Hell.

Now they must re-team to solve a mystery that takes in all of heaven and hell – seems the archangel Gabriel (Jon Hamm) has gone missing.

Mark Gatiss, Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith, Niamh Walsh and Derek Jacobi are all back for the new run. They’re joined this time by Nina Sosanya, Miranda Richardson, Dame Sian Phillips, Tim Downie, Pete Firman, Andi Osho and Alex Norton. Maggie Service, Quelin Sepulveda and Shelley Conn also star.

Neil Gaiman continues as executive producer and co-showruns, along with executive producer Douglas Mackinnon who also returned to direct.

Also in trailers – “I’m your family emergency,...

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Blue Lights (obviously!)

It’s been wonderful to see Blue Lights capture the hearts of the nation – it deserves every bit of its enthusiastic praise. This compelling, Northern Ireland-set crime drama about three rookie cops has been packed full to bursting with a gripping plot, lovable characters and impressive performances from start to captivating finish.

The one comforting thought now that it’s over is that there’s already good news on the series two front – but before we get to that, let’s unpack Blue Lights’ first series. Did that dastardly-but-misunderstood McIntyre gang get what’s coming to them? Did Stevie and Grace get it on? And will our beloved Gerry be back telling Tommy to “take a beat” any time soon?

Read on for all the spoilers…

First Things First: Did Gerry Die?

We wish he didn’t, but yes. Richard Dormer...

The BBC has tasked His Dark Materials writer Jack Thorne to pen a TV adaptation of William Golding’s seminal novel Lord of the Flies.

This marks the first time the novel will be made for television, though there have been two feature film adaptations — the first Peter Brook’s 1963 movie and the second made in 1990 by Harry Hook (above).

Sex Education producer Eleven is attached to make The BBC’s series, which was unveiled by BBC Chief Content Officer Charlotte Moore today at a Broadcasting Press Guild event in London. Several other announcements were also made (see below).

Writer Thorne is known for shows such as BBC fantasy series His Dark Materials, Channel 4 Covid-19 drama Help, Shane Meadows’ This is England and Netflix series The Eddy, feature films Wonder and Enola Holmes and theater productions including Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

Golding’s 1954 novel tells the story...

The wait for the trailer of Good Omens season 2 is explained by creator Neil Gaiman. The fantasy-comedy series, which is based on the 1990 novel of the same name by Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, and which follows the angel Aziraphale and the demon Crowley, was positioned as a limited series. But, bolstered by a positive response and awards recognition, Prime Video confirmed Good Omens season 2 in June 2021. Michael Sheen, who plays Aziraphale, and David Tennant, who portrays Crowley, are set to return.

In a Tumblr post, Gaiman discussed the delay around promotional updates on Good Omens season 2. The creator and author confirmed that new episodes would arrive in the summer of 2023, also explaining that a trailer hasn't been made yet. In his remarks, which are included below, Gaiman talks about the promotional cycle for a television show, how that sometimes can differ from a movie, and notes he suggested a trailer...

Crime dramas are rarely revolutionary – we often watch them because they’re comfortingly formulaic – but every so often you get a gem that changes the game. We saw it with Line of Duty, Happy Valley, and Luther – and now Blue Lights is here to make you sit up, stop scrolling and get invested.

What the detectives from the above shows all have in common is experience, but Blue Lights focusses on three fresh-faced officers on probation in Belfast, Northern Ireland’s most dangerous city. Annie (Katherine Devlin) is scrappy and impetuous, Tommy (Nathan Braniff) is bookish and a terrible shot, and Grace (played by Trying’s Sian Brooke) is naively optimistic about making a difference despite having joined the force in her forties after a career as a social worker.

The good news is that what they lack in policing potential, they make up for in instant likeability, and this...

U.K. streamer Itvx has released a trailer for three-part drama “You & Me.”

Harry Lawtey (“Industry”), Jessica Barden (“The End of the F***ing World”) and Sophia Brown (“The Witcher: Blood Origin”) star in writer and creator Jamie Davis’ contemporary love story.

The series is produced by Happy Prince, part of ITV Studios, and executive produced by Dominic Treadwell-Collins (“A Very English Scandal”), Alexander Lamb (“We Hunt Together”) and Russell T. Davies (“It’s A Sin,” “Doctor Who”).

Lawtey plays Ben, a young northerner in London who finds his life changed forever when catastrophe strikes on the happiest day of his life. Barden plays Emma, a rising theater star who hides tragedy behind her success and Brown plays Jess, a young woman whose life takes an unexpected turn when she’s running for a bus. The story is told over two separate timelines across the three episodes.

The cast also includes...

Starring Samantha Bond, Emily Berrington, Ben Lloyd-Hughes, and Joseph Marcell, The Strangers in Our Bed is now available and we have a clip that you can watch right now!

"A happily married woman leaves her husband for a lover who mysteriously disappears. Things start to unravel and become life-threatening on a trip to the husband’s family estate."

Distributor: TriCoast Worldwide Theatrical/VOD/DVD Release Date: August 26, 2022 Director: Giles Alderson Writer: Samantha Lee Howe Producers: Terri Dwyer, Dean Fisher Executive Producers: Greg Barrow, Samantha Lee Howe Starring: Emily Berrington, Ben Lloyd-Hughes, Samantha Bond, Nina Wadia, Bart Edwards, Terri Dwyer, Andi Osho, Joseph Marcell, Paul Casar Runtime: 90 mins



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"You've been manipulated, Charlotte." TriCoast has revealed another new official US trailer for the indie mystery thriller film called The Stranger in Our Bed, opening in the US later this month. We posted the UK trailer a few weeks ago which describes this as similar to Gone Girl. Feeling trapped in her controlling marriage to wealthy husband Tom, Charlotte Carlisle begins an affair with another man, but then he one day mysteriously disappears without a trace. Behind her husband's back, she secretly begins an investigation, teaming up with her lover's sister Becki to uncover the truth behind what happened to him. It becomes clear that nothing is as it seems, and after becoming witnesses to a murder, the two become entangled in a dark, twisted game of cat-and-mouse. Starring Ben Lloyd-Hughes, Emily Berrington, Terri Dwyer, Andi Osho, Bart Edwards, & Nina Wadia. This looks like it gets very dark and crazy at the end,...

"We have to make sacrifices... but it has its rewards." Signature Entertainment has revealed an official UK trailer for the indie thriller The Stranger in Our Bed, arriving in the UK to watch later in September. "Prepare for Britain's answer to Gone Girl." Feeling trapped in her controlling marriage to wealthy husband Tom, Charlotte Carlisle begins an affair with another man, who one day mysteriously disappears without a trace. Behind her husband's back, she secretly begins an investigation, teaming up with her lover's sister Becki to uncover the truth behind what happened. It quickly becomes clear that nothing is at it seems, and after becoming witnesses to a murder, the two become entangled in a dark, twisted game of cat-and-mouse. Starring Ben Lloyd-Hughes, Emily Berrington, Terri Dwyer, Andi Osho, Bart Edwards, and Nina Wadia. This looks like a made-for-tv crime thriller with some mediocre performances – if that's your jam. Here's...

Harry Lawtey (“Industry”), Jessica Barden (“The End of the F***ing World”) and Sophia Brown (“The Witcher: Blood Origin”) star in writer Jamie Davis’ contemporary love story “You & Me.”

Produced by Happy Prince, part of ITV Studios, and executive produced by Dominic Treadwell-Collins (“A Very English Scandal”), Alexander Lamb (“We Hunt Together”) and Russell T. Davies (“It’s A Sin”) the three-part series has begun filming on location in Southeast London, and first looks have been revealed. The drama will premiere on ITV’s new, free streaming service Itvx in 2023, and transfer to linear transmission later.

Lawtey plays Ben, a young northerner in London who finds his life changed forever when catastrophe strikes on the happiest day of his life. Barden plays Emma, a rising theater star who hides tragedy behind her success and Brown plays Jess, a young woman whose life takes an unexpected turn when she’s running for a bus.

Derek Jacobi will reprise his role as Metatron in “Good Omens” season 2.

The “Gladiator” star plays the voice of God in the Amazon Prime Video original series, which is based on the book by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman.

Also returning to the series are Mark Gatiss (“Sherlock”), Steve Pemberton (“The League of Gentlemen”), Reece Shearsmith (“Inside No. 9”) and Niamh Walsh (“The English Game”).

The show, which is directed by Douglas Mackinnon (Mackinnon and Gaiman act as co-showrunners), has also added “Dune’s” Siân Phillips, Tim Downie (“Outlander”), Pete Firman (“The Magicians”), Andi Osho (“I May Destroy You”), and Alex Norton (“Taggart”).

“We are so thrilled that we were able to get so many fabulous actors to return to the ‘Good Omens’ family,” Gaiman said in a statement. “Some of them are reprising roles, some of them are playing completely new characters. And we are just as thrilled by...

Exclusive: Cast has been set for season two of Amazon and BBC’s Neil Gaiman fantasy series Good Omens, which remains in production in Scotland.

Reprising his role as Metatron is Derek Jacobi (Gladiator) and joining the cast for season two is his I, Claudius co-star Dame Siân Phillips (Dune).

Also returning this season in roles that span heaven, hell, and earth are the trio from The League of Gentlemen Mark Gatiss (Sherlock), Steve Pemberton (Killing Eve), and Reece Shearsmith (Inside No. 9).

Niamh Walsh (The English Game) returns, while joining in new roles are Tim Downie (Outlander), Pete Firman (The Magicians), Andi Osho (I May Destroy You), and Alex Norton (Pirates of the Caribbean).

There are still a few names to be added but we can reveal that big-hitters Benedict Cumberbatch and Frances McDormand won’t be back for season two.

Originally based on Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman’s novel,...

Despite its smattering of shortcomings, “A Castle For Christmas” is gently disarming, heartening, holiday-themed escapism that’s as satisfying as a cup of hot chocolate on a cold winter’s night. Director Mary Lambert’s romcom is centered on a divorcée who, after a public meltdown, buys a castle in Scotland, meets a dreamy duke and regains her creative vitality. Trading cloying for cute, treacly for tolerable, and caustic for comforting, its sincere, aspirational sentiments about it never being too late to write your own second chapter feel genuinely meaningful, making up for its struggles to pay off unrequited setups.

Sophie Brown (Brooke Shields) is a successful romcom novelist, having released a dozen books in the popular “Emma Gale” series. However, the celebrated author has recently come under fire by her fans since choosing to kill off her protagonist’s love interest — a creative decision motivated by her own bitter...

"Maybe this is my next chapter..." Netflix has released the first official trailer for A Castle for Christmas, a charming romantic comedy holiday movie debuting on Thanksgiving week later this month. The latest film from the intrepid filmmaker Mary Lambert. Famed author Sophie Brown travels to Scotland hoping to buy a small castle, but the prickly owner Duke Myles is reluctant to sell to a foreigner. Working to find a compromise, the pair constantly butt heads, but they may just find something more than they were expecting. Starring two talented "where have they been?" actors: Cary Elwes and Brooke Shields. And a cast including Vanessa Grasse, Suanne Braun, Lee Ross, Andi Osho, Mark Fleischmann, and Eilidh Loan. This looks like the most adorable Christmas movie that's destined to become a new holiday classic! Lots of cheesiness and charm. And a giant castle! And Cary Elwes back to woo another lass!

Warning: contains spoilers for Line of Duty series six, episode two.

From the Brink’s-Mat Robbery, to predatory sex offender Jimmy Savile, the scripts for police drama Line of Duty are peppered with mention of real-world criminal cases. Blending reality and fiction cements the show’s naturalism and feeds into each series’ themes.

Series six revolves around the investigation into the murder of fictional journalist Gail Vella, played by Andi Osho. The first episode opens just over a year since Vella was fatally shot outside her home, in which time no suspects have been charged. The officer leading the investigation is suspected of a cover-up, which is thought to explain the lack of progress on the case, and brings Line of Duty’s anti-corruption leads into proceedings.

In episode two, a likely motive for Vella’s murder is uncovered. The journalist was investigating links between police corruption and organised crime,...

This Line of Duty review contains spoilers.

Is this allowed? Somebody please check. Can Kate just leave AC-12? She’s a third of the operation. One of the three pyramids at Giza may as well stand up and walk away. The strawberry from Neapolitan ice cream, silver Olympic medals, degrees 240 – 360 of all circles… could they also just call it a day? Unacceptable. This is AC-12 we’re talking about. 12 as in four times three: the gaffer, Steve and Kate – the corners of the straight-backed, clean-nosed triangle of truth.

No wonder Ted is feeling sore about it. The Super could barely bring himself to look at Fleming’s picture in this series six opener, the sight of those blue, blue eyes prompting him to mutter about loyalty and then change the subject to great wee girl Chloe, AC-12’s newest recruit. Last series’ investigation into ‘H’ clearly left a grubby stain on the unit’s reputation.

Adrian Dunbar, Vicky McClure and Martin Compston are to Line of Duty what the ravens are to the Tower of London; if they ever leave, the kingdom will surely fall. Luckily for us, those three are going nowhere for the new seven-episode run which is due to start on BBC One from Sunday the 21st of March at 9pm.

Superintendent Ted Hastings, Detective Inspector Kate Fleming and Detective Sergeant Steve Arnott will return as AC-12, investigating a brand new, possibly bent copper as played by Kelly Macdonald. Here’s what we know about her and the other new and familiar faces we can expect to see in series six.

Kelly Macdonald – Dci Joanne Davidson

Scottish Black Mirror, Boardwalk Empire and Trainspotting actor Kelly Macdonald will play “the most enigmatic adversary AC-12 have ever faced” according to Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio. In the official press release, Dci Joanne Davidson...

New U.K. independent production company Buffalo Dragon has launched with an adaptation of Samantha Lee Howe’s bestselling novel “The Stranger In Our Bed.”

The psychological thriller stars Samantha Bond (“Downton Abbey”), Emily Berrington (“Humans”) and Ben Lloyd Hughes (“Industry”).

The film, directed by Giles Alderson (“The Dare”), from a screenplay by Samantha Lee Howe, sees a seemingly happily married woman leave her husband for a lover who mysteriously disappears.

The cast also includes Joseph Marcell (“Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”), Nina Wadia (“Aladdin”), Andi Osho (“I May Destroy You”), Bart Edwards (“The Witcher”) and Paul Casar (“Detectorists”).

Production is currently underway in London under strict Covid-19 rules. Buffalo Dragon is owned by Terri Dwyer and Greg Barrow. Dwyer is producing alongside Dean Fisher of Scanner Rhodes Productions.

“The industry has already been crushed by the pandemic and we wanted to find a project we felt we could do whilst...

Jed Mercurio’s hit police procedural “Line of Duty” has resumed shooting its sixth season, complying with U.K. government Covid-19 protocols.

The series is made for BBC One by World Productions. Simon Heath, executive producer for World Productions, said: “It’s been almost six months since we stopped shooting, but following our implementation of all the industry Covid protocols, we’re delighted to be able to resume filming (season six) safely.”

Mercurio said: “We know ‘Line of Duty’ fans are desperate for (season six) and we hope we can get it on air as soon as possible. Thanks so much for your patience in these difficult times.”

This instalment of the series features a new challenge for the AC-12 crime unit where Detective Chief Inspector Joanne Davidson, played by Kelly Macdonald, investigates an unsolved murder case.

Series regulars Martin Compston, Adrian Dunbar and Vicky McClure will feature alongside...

Filming has resumed on BBC Drama’s flagship crime thriller Line Of Duty following a lengthy production delay due to the pandemic.

Deadline told you back in July that the hit police drama was looking to resume shooting around late August after the hiatus, and the broadcaster has confirmed the show is back up and running as of this week.

Martin Compston, Adrian Dunbar and Vicky McClure are returning for season six of the drama, which will see the team investigating Dci Joanne Davidson (Kelly Macdonald), the senior investigating officer on an unsolved murder case. Newcomers to the cast include Shalom Brune-Franklin, Perry Fitzpatrick, Andi Osho and Prasanna Puwanarajah.

The production will be employing independent health and safety consultants and utilizing Covid-19 safety protocols.

Season six is now expected to air on BBC One next year.

Martin Owen’s sci-fi comedy Max Cloud has landed at Well Go USA, as the entertainment group secured the film’s North America distribution rights.

Max Cloud, from the Let’s Be Evil and Killers Anonymous director, brings viewers back to an age of classic video games as a teenager named Sarah (Isabelle Allen) finds herself living in a virtual world populated by the her favorite game’s most infamous villains and bosses. The young gamer must team up with space hero Max Cloud (Scott Adkins) to defeat the ultimate video game boss Shee (Lashana Lynch) and escape the fantastical world.

Set to star in the video game pic, written by Owen and Sally Collett, are also John Hannah, Tommy Flanagan, Franz Drameh, Elliott Langridge, Sam Hazeldine and Andi Osho.

“Max Cloud is a genre-bender in the best possible way, and it’s a treat to see Scott Adkins branch...

Vulture Watch

Has justice been served? Is the National Treasure TV show cancelled or renewed for a third season on Hulu? The television vulture is watching all the latest TV cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of National Treasure, season three. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?   

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A British crime anthology drama on the Hulu streaming platform, the second season of the National Treasure TV series is National Treasure: Kiri. The cast includes: Sarah Lancashire, Lia Williams, Steven Mackintosh, Finn Bennett, Felicia Mukasa, Lucian Msamati, Paapa Essiedu, Andi Osho, Wunmi Mosaku, and Sue Johnston. The story unfolds in Bristol, England. Kiri (Mukasa) is a nine-year-old girl who is up for adoption. Once she goes missing, her biological family,...

Are you keeping up with the first season of the Curfew TV show on Spectrum? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Curfew is cancelled or renewed for season two. Spectrum Originals and other streaming platforms, however, collect their own data. If you've been watching this TV series, we'd love to know how you feel about the Curfew season one episodes. We invite you to rate them for us here.

A Spectrum dystopia action drama, Curfew stars Sean Bean, Billy Zane, Miranda Richardson, Adrian Lester, Adam Brody, Phoebe Fox, Malachi Kirby, Harriet Walter, Michael Biehn, Robert Glenister, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Rose Williams, Elijah Rowen, Andi Osho, Ike Bennett, Jason Thorpe, and Guz Khan. It unfolds in the near future, where a virus has devastated the UK. Chafing at the...

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Is the race over? Has the Curfew TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on Spectrum? The television vulture is watching all the latest TV cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Curfew season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?   

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A Spectrum Originals dystopian action drama, Curfew first premiered on Sky One in UK and Ireland. The series stars Sean Bean, Billy Zane, Miranda Richardson, Adrian Lester, Adam Brody, Phoebe Fox, Malachi Kirby, Harriet Walter, Michael Biehn, Robert Glenister, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Rose Williams, Elijah Rowen, Andi Osho, Ike Bennett, Jason Thorpe, and Guz Khan. It unfolds in the near future, where a virus has devastated the UK. Chafing at the...

Network: Spectrum.

Episodes: Ongoing (hour).

Seasons: Ongoing.

TV show dates: June 24, 209 — present.

Series status: Has not been cancelled.

Performers include: Sean Bean, Billy Zane, Miranda Richardson, Adrian Lester, Adam Brody, Phoebe Fox, Malachi Kirby, Harriet Walter, Michael Biehn, Robert Glenister, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Rose Williams, Elijah Rowen, Andi Osho, Ike Bennett, Jason Thorpe, and Guz Khan.

TV show description:

From Matthew Read, the Curfew TV show is a dystopian action drama which unfolds in the near future. A virus has devastated the United Kingdom, which is now under a nighttime curfew, in order to stop the spread of the disease. If a person is caught out between 7:00am and 7:00pm, he or she is put into quarantine by the...

How does the investigation proceed during the second season of the National Treasure TV show on Hulu? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like National Treasure is cancelled or renewed for season three. Hulu and other streaming platforms, however, collect their own data. If you've been watching this TV series, we'd love to know how you feel about the National Treasure season two episodes. We invite you to rate them for us, below. A British crime anthology on the Hulu streaming platform, the second season of National Treasure stars Sarah Lancashire, Lia Williams, Steven Mackintosh, Finn Bennett, Felicia Mukasa, Lucian Msamati, Paapa Essiedu, Andi Osho, Wunmi Mosaku, and Sue Johnston. The story unfolds in Bristol, England. Kiri (Mukasa) is a nine-year-old girl who is up for adoption. Once...

Network: Hulu. Episodes: Ongoing (hour). Seasons: Ongoing. TV show dates: March 1, 2017 — present. Series status: Has not been cancelled. Performers include: Robbie Coltrane, Julie Walters, Andrea Riseborough, Tim McInnerny, Babou Ceesay, Mark Lewis Jones, Nadine Marshall, Kate Hardie, Susan Lynch, Kerry Fox, Sarah Lancashire, Lia Williams, Steven Mackintosh, Finn Bennett, Felicia Mukasa, Lucian Msamati, Paapa Essiedu, Andi Osho, Wunmi Mosaku, and Sue Johnston. TV show description: From creator Jack Thorne, the National Treasure TV show is a British crime anthology series. In UK, the first season (i.e. "series") is entitled National Treasure, while the second is treated as a separate television program, entitled Kiri. Hulu has the Us rights to the drama, and refers to season two as National Treasure: Kiri. Read More…...

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Doubt was the engine of writer Jack Thorne’s previous Channel 4 drama National Treasure, in which Robbie Coltrane played a popular entertainer on trial for multiple sexual assaults. Was Coltrane’s character guilty or not? Whose memory of events was reliable? Who was lying and who was telling the truth?

Kiri, Thorne’s latest, directed by Euros Lyn, is driven by blame. When a child in care is murdered, where should the blame land? With her killer, certainly, but also with those charged with keeping her safe—foster parents, grandparents, social worker?

Sarah Lancashire plays the latter, Miriam Grayson, with the instant, garrulous appeal of her role as Sgt Catherine Cawood in BBC police drama Happy Valley. We meet her mid-monologue, cheerily...

Menelik Shabazz’s exploration of relationships in the UK’s black British community is laidback and likable

Now that “dating” has again become a topic of brow-furrowing media concern, with Tinder being wheeled out as the villain, it’s a relief to come across something on the subject with such laidback warmth. It’s overlong, needing a stricter edit, but engaging and sympathetic. Film-maker Menelik Shabazz looks at dating and relationships in the UK’s black British community, talking to single people, therapists, relationship counsellors and also to comics, including Andi Osho, who can be relied upon to supply a suitably ribald account of what’s at stake.

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ITV charity fundraiser Text Santa dominated Friday's (December 20) ratings outside of soaps, beating BBC One's comedy output over the course of the three-hour show.

The programme, which raised a total of £4.2m for six UK charities, featured ITV soap stars, singer Robbie Williams, prime minister David Cameron and This Morning hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby.

Kicking off at 8pm, the show averaged 4.68m viewers, earning a 23.5% audience share.

BBC One's flagship panel show Have I Got News For You dropped to 3.71m (17.5%) at 9pm, after leading last week with 4.68m viewers. Live At The Apollo, featuring Adam Hills, Andi Osho and Terry Alderton, attracted 2.45m (11.9%) at 9.30pm.

The channel regained the lead with The Graham Norton Show at 10.45pm. Featuring guests Julie Walters, Len Goodman, Miranda Hart and Tinie Tempah, it drew an audience of 3.31m (21.8%).

Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two performed well ahead of this weekend's final.

Text Santa: ITV, 8pm

The festive fundraising extravaganza returns for its third year. The stars of Coronation Street perform 'Fairytale of Weatherfield', and characters from Emmerdale appear in a sketch with a Text Santa twist.

Live at the Apollo: BBC One, 9:30pm

Aussie comic Adam Hills hosts an evening of stand-up at the Eventim Apollo in London, treating the audience to his own brand of humour before introducing guest routines by Andi Osho and Terry Alderton.

Glee: Sky 1, 9pm

The members of the New Directions audition for roles in the William McKinley High School's living nativity scene. Rachel, Kurt and Santana get jobs working as Santa's elves at a mall in New York.

BBC One's hugely popular Live at the Apollo returns for a new series next month, and Eddie Izzard and Jack Whitehall are among the comedians headlining the shows.

The BAFTA-nominated series features different hosts performing for 3,500 fans at the Hammersmith Apollo, alongside two special guests.

Izzard will top the bill in the first episode and will be joined by Josh Widdicombe and Trevor Noah.

Later in the series, Whitehall, Sean Lock, Last Leg presenter Adam Hills and Nina Conti will all perform.

The lineup in full for the new series of Live at the Apollo:

Episode 1 - Host Eddie Izzard with special guests Josh Widdicombe and Trevor Noah

Episode 2 - Host Jack Dee with special guests Seann Walsh and Milton Jones

Episode 3 - Host Sean Lock with special guests Romesh Ranaganathan and Marcus Brigstocke

Episode 4 - Host Adam Hills with special guests Andi Osho and Terry Alderton

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Stand-up comedian Andi Osho has revealed that she did her homework ahead of her Holby City guest stint. As announced last month, the 39-year-old will appear in three episodes of the BBC medical drama, portraying the role of brassy Barbara Alcock. Barbara is a mature medical student and single mother, who previously worked as a physiotherapist. Her storyline sees her learning from established regular Elliot Hope (Paul Bradley). Speaking on This Morning today (June 18), Osho explained that she made sure to do research before she started filming. Osho commented: "I just wanted to get it all right. I started off talking to my mum because she's a nurse. She said, 'One thing is they don't get the crash trolley out nearly as much as they do in Holby!' So that was nice to hear! "Then I found out what (more)...

Sports stars will be challenged to tackle stand-up comedy in new BBC show Stand Up for Sport Relief. Claudia Winkleman will host the charity show, which will feature British sports stars performing at top comedy venues to help raise money for Sport Relief. Ex-England cricket captain Michael Vaughan, World Cup rugby star Ben Cohen and sports broadcaster Gabby Logan will all be taking part in the show. Other sports stars participating will be revealed in the coming weeks. Comics Patrick Kielty, Jason Manford, Andi Osho, Chris Ramsey and Daniel Sloss will mentor the sports stars ahead of their big night at London's Bloomsbury Theatre, which will air on BBC Three in the build up (more)...

David Walliams will reportedly appear on Jonathan Ross's new panel show. Trending Topics, which is expected to air on ITV, was announced by Ross on his Twitter page last month. Walliams has now been linked to the show after taking part in rehearsals, The Sun reports. Andi Osho and Jon Richardson are among the other comedians who are being (more)...

David Walliams is in talks to join Jonathan Ross on new twitter themed TV show 'Trending Topics'. The 'Little Britain' funnyman will shoot a pilot with the chat show host - whose company, Hotsauce TV, will produce the new series - next month, and it is hoped the programme will be aired on ITV1 later this year. Comedians Andi Osho and Jon Richardson will also join the duo on the planned show, which will see a panel discuss the biggest twitter themes of the week, The Sun newspaper reports. David is currently working on 'Britain's Got Talent' alongside Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon and...

London, Feb 10: Comedian Tim Vine's gag - ''Conjunctivitis.com - that's a site for sore eyes'- has won him this year's funniest joke award at the Loaded Laftas, which was held in London.

The 44-year-old's joke beat competition from Jimmy Carr and magician Paul Daniels.

Jon Richardson, best known for his appearances on '8 Out of 10 Cats', was named funniest man, the BBC reported.

Andi Osho, who has appeared on 'Mock the Week' and 'Celebrity Mastermind', emerged as the winner in the funniest woman award category.

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer picked up the gong for funniest double act for the fourth year running.

Gavin & Stacey star Rob Brydon and Jack Whitehall Channel 4 comedy Fresh Meat were among the winners at this afternoon's Loaded Laftas. Hosted by Greg Burns at London's Cuckoo Club, there were also gongs for Shooting Stars duo Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer, and 8 Out Of 10 Cats stars Jon Richardson and Jimmy Carr. Brydon joined Frank Skinner and Harry Enfield in the 'Loaded Legend' hall of fame, while Fresh Meat was named 'Best TV Show'. > Rob Brydon interview Richardson took home the 'Funniest Man' accolade, while Andi Osho was crowned 'Funniest Woman' ahead of Isy Suttie and Sarah Millican. Chatty Man Alan Carr scooped the 'Best Stand-Up' title for his 2011 'Spexy Beast' tour. (more)...

I hope you’ve been following our coverage of Let’s Dance For Comic Relief tonight! The results were a bit of a shocker though – the first act guaranteed a place in the live final was Charlie Baker and John Thornton, whose tap dance routine we thought was a bit old fashioned. Seems Britain did not agree!

The battle for second place was between Lulu’s brilliant Soulja Boy dance and Noel Fielding’s stellar Kate Bush impersonation. And as much as we loved Lulu’s routine, it was only right that Noel Fielding followed Baker and Thornton through to the final.

Although it wasn’t a dead cert that Fielding would survive – the judging panel got split quite quickly. Lee Mack chose Noel while Jack Whitehall voted to save Lulu (though we suspect that he was trying to avoid making the casting vote in favour of Fielding!) This left...

Yummy East End comedienne Andi Osho is next to take the stage on Let’s Dance For Comic Relief. And we find out a secret sadness in Andi’s family – all of her relatives become Michael Jackson after a certain age. Bloody sob stories…

So Andi’s performing to Jackson’s Bad tonight. Wow, she’s like Michael Jackson with boobs! Seriously, if the panel were conflicted over Noel Fielding’s performance, they’re going to be in a really weird place after this!

Andi’s not. Bad, that is. Ok, she’s outshone in places by the backing dancers, but she handles the steps well and she gave some sexy hip movements during the group bit at the start.

Lee Mack: “That was absolutely brilliant. And I’m personally a little bit disappointed that she didn’t go the extra 10% and set fire to her head. I’d...

Comedian Andi Osho has admitted to crying during rehearsals for her Let's Dance appearance. The comic said that her training for the BBC One programme highlighted "the limitations" of her body, confessing that her usual dance style was to "just jerk around vaguely in time to the music". "I'm surprised how far outside of my comfort zone this has been. I've had four micro-cries already. One was brought on by telling someone about the first (more)...

Details of the lineups, judges and musical acts on the second and third Let's Dance For Comic Relief heats have been revealed. Previously announced to be taking part in this week's comedy fundraiser were Lulu, Noel Fielding, Penny Smith and Andi Osho. It has now been revealed that they will be joined by comic Jarred Christmas and a double act featuring Emmerdale's James Thornton and comedian Charlie Baker. McFly will perform on this weekend's show, while Lee Mack, (more)...

Katie Price, Marcus Brigstocke, Joe Swash and Waterloo Road’s Philip Martin Brown are getting ready to don their dancing shoes and take on their other competitors for this year’s Let’s Dance for… Comic Relief.

This year’s series kicks off on Saturday 19 February on BBC One. Celebrities already limbering up for the show include: Noel Fielding, Russell Kane, Colin and Justin, Penny Smith, Andi Osho, Ed Byrne, Rebecca Front, Lulu, Caroline Flack, Adrian Edmondson, Lee Nelson and an Eighties super group of Toyah Wilcox, Clare Grogan, Chesney Hawkes and Limahl.

Alex Jones (presenter of The One Show) will join Steve Jones to host this year’s show.

Jo Wallace, BBC executive producer, said: “We’re so excited to announce these latest names, they add to an already fantastic line-up and this year’s show is shaping up to be a fun packed, high energy event all in the name of charity.

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Alex Jones will join her ex-boyfriend Steve Jones on the hosting team of the 2011 series of Let’s Dance For Comic Relief.

The One Show presenter will be replacing Strictly Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman, who is now hosting Film 2011 for the channel.

On her big news Alex said:

“I can’t wait to join Steve and the team. It’s come at the perfect time for me having just returned from filming in Africa for Comic Relief where I saw first-hand how we can really make a difference.”

Jones added: “I’m really looking forward to working with Alex on this year’s show. We’ve got a great lineup and I can’t wait to see the performances – I’m anticipating an exciting, flamboyant and ridiculous show!”

With no set judges,...

Kevin Bridges has signed up to host the new series of Stand Up For The Week. The Channel 4 show, which was originally hosted by Patrick Kielty, will return with new episodes in March. The programme features comedians Jack Whitehall, Rich Hall, Andi Osho and Jon Richardson giving viewers their take on the stories of the week. The regular contributors will be joined each week by a guest stand-up from the comedy scene, who will perform an exclusive set. Bridges said: "I'm chuffed (more)...