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It’s been a few months since any news about MGM+’s version of the iconic Robin Hood tale made the rounds, but finally, that’s about to change. With production currently underway on the small-screen adaptation, seven new members have been added to its cast, joining Jack Patten and Lauren McQueen, who will headline the series as Rob and Marian. The Robin Hood series is expected to premiere sometime in December, but with a precise date to be announced in due time.

The latest cast members announced for the new Robin Hood show include Tom Mison, Graeme Thomas King, Anastasia Griffith, Matija Gredić, Mihailo Lazić, Boban Marjanović, and Jelena Gavrilović. Misonwill star as Rob’s father, Hugh Locksley; King as the power-hungry Prince John; Griffith as Joan Locksley; Gredić as Drew Miller; Lazić as Henry; Marjanović as Drogo; and Gavrilović as Godda. Others previously tapped are Sean Bean as “the no-good,...

Robin Hood returns to screens as MGM+ revives the legendary outlaw of Sherwood Forest and his merry men for contemporary audiences. The timeless story of the noble bandit who stole from the rich to give to the poor first emerged in English folklore during the late 13th to early 14th century. Since then, it has inspired dozens of adaptations for both film and television, ranging from feature films starring Errol Flynn, Kevin Costner, and even an animated fox, to a BBC series with modern political themes. Production on the series recently added seven new members to its cast, including Tom Mison, Graeme Thomas King, Anastasia Griffith, Matija Gredić, Mihailo Lazić, Boban Marjanović, and Jelena Gavrilović. Jack Patten and Lauren McQueen will headline the series as Rob and Marian. Here is everything we know so far about the MGM+ series, including cast, plot, premiere dates, and more. When will Robin Hood premiere?...

A new BBC gangster drama starring Sean Bean is climbing up the worldwide streaming charts. Created by three-time BAFTA nominee Stephen Butchard, This City Is Ours is currently the No. 7 TV show on HBO worldwide as of July 2, per FlixPatrol. The show, which is available to rent or buy on Prime Video in the U.S., currently boasts a 91% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes and a perfect 100% audience score. The series is ahead of Married…with Children, Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver on HBO’s worldwide streaming charts.

In This City Is Ours, Bean, who is known for his roles in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ringand Game of Thrones, and can currently be seen alongside Bryce Dallas Howard in Prime Video’s Deep Cover, stars as Ronnie Phelan, a crime boss looking to retire from the business. The series also stars James Nelson-Joyce,...

Tom Mison (Sleepy Hollow, Watchmen) is among seven actors joining the recurring cast of MGM+’s modernized Robin Hood adaptation, our sister site Deadline reports. Mison will play Hugh, the father of Rob (NCIS: Sydney‘s Jack Patten), described as a “proud Saxon with deep ties to the land.”

Other additions include Graeme Thomas King (Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists), Anastasia Griffith (Once Upon a Time), Matija Gredić, Mihailo Lazić, Boban Marjanović (John Wick: Chapter 3) and Jelena Gavrilović (The Outpost).

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Exclusive: MGM+ has added seven to the recurring cast of Robin Hood, starring Jack Patten and Lauren McQueen, including Graeme Thomas King (Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists), Tom Mison (See), Anastasia Griffith (Copper), Matija Gredić (Battle of the Castle Itter), Mihailo Lazić (Strange Documentaries: The Sky over Belgrade), Boban Marjanović (John Wick) and Jelena Gavrilović (The Outpost).

The join previously announced main cast Lydia Peckham, Steven Waddington, Marcus Fraser, Angus Castle-Doughty and Henry Rowley. Previously announced recurring cast includes Richard Lintern, Erica Ford, Ryan Gage, Oscar Salem, Miloš Timotijević and Tamara Radovanović.

From Lionsgate TV and showrunner John Glenn, Robin Hood is described as a sweeping, romantic adventure, a modern take of the classic tale that brings historical authenticity, psychological depth, and a heightened focus on the relationship between Rob and Marian.

In the series, following the Norman invasion of England, Rob (Patten) – a Saxon forester’s son – and Marian...

Sir Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe have frequently worked together on different projects, but their most famous and successful release is arguably 2000's Gladiator. However, they worked together again several more times, and their projects weren't always big hits.

2010's historical epic adventure film Robin Hood is one of their misses. Aside from the Crowe-Scott pairing, the film had more A-listers in the cast and was based on the Robin Hood legend, with a big budget. After failing in theaters,Robin Hood has become quite popular on streaming services, and more fans have a chance to rewatch or discover it again, as it's headed to Peacock on July 1.

Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe's Robin Hood was recently a streaming hit on Prime Video. The film, which premiered in 2010, had negative reviews from the critics, who gave it a "rotten" 43% score. Audiences also gave the film a negative score, with 58% on the Popcornmeter.

Prime Video seemingly censors the opening moments from 2010's Robin Hood starring Russell Crowe.

As noted by TikTok user @theshannonduke0, whose video has subsequently been shared across nearly every corner of social media, the version of 2010's Robin Hood available for streaming on Prime Video has had its opening scrawl completely cut from the film. Ordinarily, the film would feature the words, "In times of tyranny and injustice when law oppresses the people, the outlaw takes his place in history," during its opening moments, yet the Prime Video cut features only a blank, yellowed bit of parchment.

Apparently Amazon/Bezos has edited out the opening exposition text from Robin Hood (2010): "In times of tyranny and injustice when law oppresses the people, the outlaw takes his place in history." 🤔 pic.twitter.com/tG9CbAysNX— gato fumador (@KweenInYellow) May 5, 2025

This development quickly gave way to theories that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos...

Exclusive: MGM+ has rounded out its cast for upcoming series Robin Hood, starring Jack Patten and Lauren McQueen, with six in recurring roles. Richard Lintern (Silent Witness), Erica Ford (The Nevers), Ryan Gage (Choose or Die), Oscar Salem (Vigil), and Serbian actors Miloš Timotijević (In the Land of Blood and Honey) and Tamara Radovanović (The Arc) join previously announced main cast Lydia Peckham, Steven Waddington, Marcus Fraser, Angus Castle-Doughty and Henry Rowley, and Sean Bean, who recurs. Production is currently underway in Serbia.

From Lionsgate TV and showrunner John Glenn, Robin Hood is described as a sweeping, romantic adventure, a modern take of the classic tale that brings historical authenticity, psychological depth, and a heightened focus on the relationship between Rob and Marian.

In the series, following the Norman invasion of England, Rob (Patten) – a Saxon forester’s son – and Marian (McQueen) the daughter of a Norman lord – fall in...

One does not simply become a meme by accident, and actor Sean Bean is perfectly fine with his meme-able status. Known for his roles as Boromir in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring,Edward “Ned” Stark in Game of Thrones, and Joseph Wilford in Snowpiercer,Bean has more than 100 acting credits to his name. Notably, he has achieved a bit of an iconic status for having died on-screen more than 20 separate times.

Bean, who is currently starring in the BBC series This City Is Ours, joked in an interview with Radio Times, per IGN, about his many on-screen deaths and his roles that have resulted in countless memes.

“I realized there were quite a lot of deaths without anybody needing to tell me,” Bean said. “It was obvious.” However, the actor realizes that the memes are all for fun and that playing characters who get killed...

Connie Nielsen has been confirmed to be joining the cast of MGM+'s Robin Hood show. Her role in the upcoming television series has also been revealed.

Variety broke the news that Nielsen will star in the Robin Hood series as Eleanor of Aquitaine. Her character description reads: "One of the most powerful women in history, Eleanor is a queen, a strategist, and a force of nature. A ruler who has outmaneuvered kings and led crusades, she sees the world for what it is — a battlefield." Robin Hood was greenlit back in September 2024 as a ten-episode series, with production recently starting in Serbia.

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While many of the cast's roles remain a secret, it's been shared that Sean Bean will star as the Sheriff of Nottingham.

Connie Nielsen has joined the cast of the upcoming series “Robin Hood” at MGM+, Variety has learned exclusively.

The 10 episode series was greenlit in September 2024 and recently began production in Serbia. Nielsen will appear alongside previously announced cast members like leads Jack Patten, Lauren McQueen, and Sean Bean. Additional cast members include Lydia Peckham, Henry Rowley, Steven Waddington, Marcus Fraser, and Angus Castle-Doughty.

Nielson will star as Eleanor of Aquitaine, described as “One of the most powerful women in history, Eleanor is a queen, a strategist, and a force of nature. A ruler who has outmaneuvered kings and led crusades, she sees the world for what it is — a battlefield.”

“Connie Nielsen is a dream choice to update the iconic role of Eleanor of Aquitaine,” said Michael Wright, head of MGM+. “Connie brings a remarkable gravitas, elegance, and artistry to this multilayered role of the iconic queen and brilliant strategist,...

MGM’s new Robin HoodTV series has just moved that much closer to entering production. The series will follow the tale of Robin Hood, sometimes Robin of Locksley, and Maid Marian during England’s Middle Ages.

Robin Hood, a bandit who is more myth and folk hero than real person, is a Nottingham-based myth and subject of many films and shows - good and bad alike. The "who" of who plays Robin Hood in these adaptions has always been a starter of great discussion - and sometimes, controversy - though Robin Hood is nothing without Marian, and MGM just cast theirs, per Deadline.

Who’s Playing Maid Marian?

The actress cast in the role of Robin Hood’s love interest is Lauren McQueen, who has previously appeared on Apple TV’s Masters of the Air as well as British soap opera Hollyoaks. She also recently wrapped filming for the Outlander prequel,...

MGM+’s new Robin Hood series has found the Maid Marian to Jack Patten’s Rob. Per Deadline, Here and Masters of the Air star Lauren McQueen has been tapped to play the show's new take on the female lead, who is described as the daughter of a Norman lord and a courageous freedom fighter alongside the titular outlaw. Her romantic relationship with Rob will be the beating heart of the sweeping tale helmed by Seal Team alum John Glenn, but she's not the only new addition. The cast has officially been rounded out, with McQueen joined by Lydia Peckham, Steven Waddington, Marcus Fraser, Angus Castle-Doughty, and Henry Rowley.

Exclusive: Lauren McQueen (Here) has been cast as the female lead opposite Jack Patten in MGM+‘s upcoming series Robin Hood.

Rounding out the main cast of the drama are Lydia Peckham (Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes), Steven Waddington (The Trap), Marcus Fraser (Foundation), Angus Castle-Doughty (Shadow and Bone) and actor/digital creator Henry Rowley. In addition to Patten, they join previously cast Sean Bean.

Lydia Peckham, Steven Waddington, Marcus Fraser, Angus Castle-Doughty and Henry Rowley

From Lionsgate TV and showrunner John Glenn, Robin Hood is described as a sweeping, romantic adventure, a modern take of the classic tale that brings historical authenticity, psychological depth, and a heightened focus on the relationship between Rob and Marian.

In the series, following the Norman invasion of England, Rob (Patten) – a Saxon forester’s son – and Marian, the daughter of a Norman lord – fall in love and work together to fight for justice and freedom.

Robert Zemeckis has one of the most eclectic filmographies in history under his belt. From the ever-prevalent and mainstream Back to the Future series to his infamous motion capture version of A Christmas Carol, Zemeckis' body of work has always been concerned with emerging technology. The director seemingly has a fascination with integrating or establishing cutting-edge developments in filmmaking.

Zemeckis' latest venture into this territory is Here, which employs the use of a de-aging artificial intelligence technology on actors called Metaphysic Live that works in real-time as opposed to post-production. However, this is not Here's only technological gimmick. The movie also takes place entirely within one room and from one camera angle. Despite these cinematic innovations, Here has not been very well-received by critics or audiences. One major reason being cited for the backlash is the film's ending. So, how does Here end, and is it as bad as everyone says?...

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Tom Hanks is one of the most reliable A-listers in the industry today. The Forrest Gump star's films have grossed nearly $10 billion at the worldwide box office. There was a time when hooking Tom Hanks' name to a project could almost guarantee success. But as times and viewing habits have changed, so have the box office returns for tentpole flicks.

Of course, Hanks is still a recognizable and iconic star. But these days, simply having a figure like him in a movie is no guarantee of success. That's the issue with his latest project, the drama Here. On paper, this movie seems like a sure thing. It stars Hanks and Robin Wright alongside director Robert Zemeckis in a Forrest Gump reunion. So, does it work? Not exactly, as Here...

Actress Elizabeth Hurley has working in the industry since the late 1980s. Initially gaining notoriety as High Grant’s girlfriend, Hurley soon found herself in the spotlight with movies like Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) and Bedazzled (2000). She was also seen in TV shows like Gossip Girl and The Royals.

Elizabeth Hurley in a still from Strictly Confidential

Hurley is mother to model and actor Damian Hurley, whom she had after a brief affair with American businessman Steve Bing.

Her son, 22, is now dipping his toes in the directing pool with his debut movie, Strictly Confidential, starring his mother in the lead. The movie was released earlier this month, but it was years before now, that the Hollywood virus entered Damian.

Damian Hurley Almost Had His Mother Arrested

Damian Hurley has been working as a model since 2016, when he was only 14 years old. Following in the footsteps of his mother,...

Murder(?), mystery, and steamy love scenes are but a few of the things that are bound to spark audience interest in Strictly Confidential. The other is the fact that the new thriller was written and directed by Damian Hurley and stars his mum, Elizabeth Hurley. Georgia Lock (Evermoor), Lauren McQueen, Freddie Thorp, and Genevieve Gaunt round out the attractive young cast in this soapy, sexy Caribbean-set outing from Lionsgate.

The lowdown: It’s the anniversary of Rebecca’s (McQueen) death, and Mia (Lock) returns to the Caribbean paradise where she and her best friend shared her final days. Mia can’t shake the trauma and sets out to uncover the mysterious death. No sensual thriller is void of devilish twists. Strictly Confidential piles them high. Fans of Gossip Girl, Riverdale, Sliver, or A Simple Favor will no doubt be pulled into this seductive world of sex, betrayal, and murder. All...

Director Damian Hurley didn't trust audiences to read between the lines in Strictly Confidential. The film's main crime is having nothing to say, with dull twists and off-putting eroticism. Strictly Confidential picks up steam in its final act, but Hurley still has a ways to go as a filmmaker.

As the directional debut from model-turned-filmmaker Damian Hurley, Strictly Confidential is a poorly acted erotic thriller that enters the realm of the bizarrely Freudian with the realization that it stars his own mother. A lifeless story of a young woman drawn into a world of conspiracy, lies, and hidden secrets, Strictly Confidential feels like its script was generated by AI, the actors were reading off a teleprompter, and when they weren’t sure what their lines were, they decided to kiss each other. Thankfully, at just 21 years old, Hurley, who also wrote the screenplay, has plenty of time to improve.

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“Some secrets are meant to stay buried” says the ad line for “Strictly Confidential.” But you’d need a sizable underground bunker to contain all the effortfully shocking revelations sprung in this very silly sudser, which starts out looking like an erotic thriller-mystery, then descends into a series of flashback-laden explication monologues more apt for “Dynasty” than Agatha Christie.

Damian Hurley’s directorial feature, with famous mum Elizabeth top-billed and producing, provides several hardbodied younger performers opportunity to model clothes and approximate recognizable human emotions on the coastline of tax haven island nation Saint Kitts and Nevis. But what was likely an enjoyable working Caribbean vacation for cast and crew proves somewhat labored for viewers. Nonetheless, watched in the right spirit, with appropriate libations, it could prove quite entertaining … if not in the way presumably intended. Lionsgate is releasing to U.S. theaters, digital and on-demand platforms on April 5.

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Take a look at more footage from the new thriller “Strictly Confidential”, written and durected by Damien Hurley, starring Elizabeth Hurley, Georgia Lock, Lauren McQueen, Freddie Thorp, Genevieve Gaunt Ana Max Parker, releasing April 5, 2024 in theaters:

“…on the anniversary of the death of ‘Rebecca’, ‘Mia’ returns to the Caribbean paradise where she and her best friend shared their final days.

“As Mia and sets out to unravel the mysterious events of her passing, old passions rise, new secrets are uncovered and Mia is pulled into a seductive world of sex, betrayal and murder…”

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"If you truly believed something was off... maybe it was." Lionsgate has revealed an official trailer for an indie thriller titled Strictly Confidential, made by actor / filmmaker Damian Hurley, the son of actress / model Elizabeth Hurley who also stars in this. It is very much a rich person's fantasy thriller, made by rich people, for rich people who can easily escape to their "Caribbean paradise" whenever they want. Described as a "sensual thriller with a devilish twist." A tormented young woman is drawn into a world of seduction, duplicity and betrayal as she desperately tries to uncover the mystery surrounding her best friend's suicide. She is relentless, determined to uncover the truth... at what cost? Are some secrets meant to stay buried? The film stars Elizabeth Hurley, Georgia Lock, Lauren McQueen, Freddie Thorp, and Genevieve Gaunt. The film was shot in St. Kitts & Nevis - a Caribbean island nation -...

The season finale of Belgravia: The Next Chapter airs this Sunday, featuring Clara grieving and Frederick confronting his past. The emotional family drama showcases Clara and Davison adapting to life in the North, with Frederick receiving a revealing letter. Creator Helen Edmundson brings focus to the women in the Trenchard and Dunn family, with a talented cast led by Harriet Slater and Benjamin Wainwright.

The season finale of Belgravia: The Next Chapter airs this Sunday, March 10th, and we have a sneak peek! The sequel series is set in 1871, three decades after Julian Fellowes' 2020 hit show, Belgravia, and is a romantic and emotional family drama that fans of period pieces have latched onto. The eighth and final episode of The Next Chapter has Frederick grieving the loss of Clara, and Enright receiving a letter that pushes Frederick to confront his past. Meanwhile, Clara and Davison adapt to life in the North,...

“Strictly Confidential” is a new live-action thriller written and directed by Damien Hurley, starring Elizabeth Hurley, Georgia Lock, Lauren McQueen, Freddie Thorp, Genevieve Gaunt Ana Max Parker, releasing April 5, 2024 in theaters:

“…on the anniversary of the death of ‘Rebecca’, ‘Mia’ returns to the Caribbean paradise where she and her best friend shared their final days.

“As Mia and sets out to unravel the mysterious events of her passing, old passions rise, new secrets are uncovered and Mia is pulled into a seductive world of sex, betrayal and murder…”

Click the images to enlarge…...

The trailer for Masters of the Air heavily features Austin Butler, likely due to his recent success as Elvis Presley. This smart marketing strategy could draw viewers who may not be interested in a war drama, but are curious about Butler's performance. Band of Brothers' strength lay in its ensemble cast, with multiple characters receiving their own storylines and moments to shine. Masters of the Air should follow suit and give ample screen time to its other talented actors, without overshadowing them with Butler's character. As a companion series to Band of Brothers, Masters of the Air should aim to replicate the show's handling of characters and capture the spirit of its predecessors. While Butler may attract viewers, fans of the previous series expect the same attention to detail and authentic storytelling of soldiers who were willing to sacrifice everything.

The trailer for Masters of the Air focuses heavily...

Exclusive: Toronto distributor to release psychological thriller in early 2018.

Indiecan Entertainment has picked up North American rights to Carolyn Saunders’ feature debut The Wasting.

The Toronto-based distributor plans a first quarter 2018 release on the unofficial Canada-uk co-production that was developed in Canada.

The Wasting takes place in a seemingly idyllic English village where a teenage girl who harbours a secret Canadian boyfriend stumbles towards sexual awakening.

At the same time she goes on hunger strike in protest over her parents’ domineering manner, the youngster begins to see a ghost and a dark family secret surfaces.

Saunders wrote the screenplay, and produced with Jeanne Strømberg and Alan Hausegger of StrømHaus Productions. The film was shortlisted for the Cfc Features filmmaker initiative at The Canadian Film Centre.

British and Canadian talent flesh out the cast, which includes Lauren McQueen, former Disney star Alexz Johnson, Gray O’Brien, Shelagh McLeod, and Sean Stevenson and Brendan Flynn.

“I have known...

This is the Pure Movies review of The Violators, directed by Helen Walsh, and starring Lauren McQueen (The Mill, Ordinary Lies) and Brogan Ellis (Waterloo Road) alongside Stephen Lord (Penny Dreadful, Shameless, Route Irish), Liam Ainsworth (Kajaki), Derek Barr (Pride) and newcomer Callum King Chadwick. The Violators is a wounding look at a young woman’s navigation through life whilst encountering dangerous men at every corner, chipping away at her hardened exterior. Bestselling author Helen Walsh (The Lemon Grove) has translated her interest in transgressive sexualities, gender and class onto film. With a female writer and director, and starring two female protagonists, The Violators is significant in a time where there is a perceived dearth of women film directors. The events of the story are shocking but the waves this film will make in terms of disturbing the male-dominated status quo of cinema will be more deeply felt.

Novelist Helen Walsh’s film about a teenager rehoused after an abuse case is well-acted and forthright, if a little contrived

Novelist Helen Walsh makes an interesting debut as a writer-director with this atmospheric piece of lo-fi British social realism. It’s flawed by a slightly unconvincing and anticlimactic gun-related ending, but well acted, forthright and confident in the universe it creates. The action is moored to a triangle of dysfunction: teenage Shelly (Lauren McQueen) has been rehoused by social services after an abuse case and comes into contact with a menacing, manipulative pawnshop owner and loan shark, Mikey (Stephen Lord). He appears also to have some kind of relationship with Rachel (Brogan Ellis) and this now discarded young woman – from an upscale part of town – forms a strange, parasitic friendship with Shelly. The news that Shelly’s scary dad is coming up for parole smothers the whole movie with fear and jumpy paranoia. It’s a movie of watching and being watched. Rachel gets Shelly to do a runner from a restaurant, but it isn’t until later, when we appreciate how the waitress in that scene fits in to the larger picture, that we discern a pattern of resentment and revenge. That pattern is a little contrived, but it doesn’t stop this film ticking radioactively with unease.

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The directorial debut of Helen Walsh, The Violators follows the lives of two teenage girls as they navigate the trials and tribulations of their (seemingly) radically different lives. Shelly (Lauren McQueen) lives with her older brother Andy (Derek Barr) and younger half-brother Jerome (Callum King Chadwick) on a rough council estate in Birkenhead. Despite having […]

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Helen Walsh’s directorial debut will hit UK/Ireland cinemas in May 2016.

Bulldog Film Distribution has acquired UK/Ireland rights to The Violators, Helen Walsh’s gritty drama that premiered at the Edinburgh International Film Festival last June.

The film stars newcomer Lauren McQueen as a girl growing up on a British council estate who testifies against her abusive father.

The Violators marks the directorial debut of Walsh, known for writing novels including Brass and Go To Sleep.

Producers are David Moores and David A. Hughes of Red Union Films, which is also handling international sales. The duo were nominated for Producer of the Year for The Violators at last month’s British Independent Film Awards.

Bulldog has earmarked a UK/Ireland theatrical release for May 20.

Monty Python Live: One Down, Five to Go: Gold, 7.30pm

Live broadcast of the final show in Monty Python's London residency.

Taking place at The O2 arena in North Greenwich, the comedy troupe - featuring John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Eric Idle and Terry Gilliam - perform classic sketches on stage, with help from special guests.

The Mill: Channel 4, 8pm

The second series of the period drama picks up four years later, with the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834 taking hold. Migrants from the south show up at Quarry Bank Mill looking for jobs, leading to the workers fearing that everyone's wages will be driven down.

Elsewhere, apprentice Esther (Kerrie Hayes) discovers that her own sister Martha (Vicky Binns) has become a beggar in the mill yard. Also starring Katherine Rose Morley, Sacha Parkinson and Lauren McQueen.

Family Guy: BBC Three, 10pm

Animated comedy from Seth MacFarlane.