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Channel 4 kickstarts fresh push for greater on and off screen representation with Black Takeover Day

Whole day of Channel 4 output to showcase Black talent on and off screen Black Takeover day to launch major new unscripted and comedy series Mo Gilligan to front The Big Breakfast one-off special Hollyoaks one-hour special written, directed and performed by Black talent Tender open for late-night topical discussion show Key Channel 4 brands including Celebrity Gogglebox, Countdown and Channel 4 News to feature … Continue reading Channel 4 kickstarts fresh push for greater on and off screen representation with Black Takeover Day

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Channel 4 commissions observational documentary The Black Full Monty

Channel 4 has ordered single documentary The Black Full Monty, looking at life on and off stage for a group of Black male strippers. The programme will air on Channel 4 next month. The programme goes behind the curtain with The Chocolate Men – A Black-owned business making waves as Britain’s first all-Black touring strip dancing group, filmed during their 2018 nationwide tour. With a … Continue reading Channel 4 commissions observational documentary The Black Full Monty

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Game on: Special new episode of Apple’s critically acclaimed comedy “Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet” to premiere Friday, May 22 exclusively on Apple TV+

“Mythic Quest: Quarantine” brings ensemble cast together for new installment filmed remotely on iPhone Apple today announced that its critically hailed workplace comedy series, “Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet,” will return Friday, May 22, with the debut of “Mythic Quest: Quarantine,” a special new episode written, filmed and edited in quarantine. “Mythic Quest: Quarantine” is a new half-hour installment that finds the team behind the biggest … Continue reading Game on: Special new episode of Apple’s critically acclaimed comedy “Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet” to premiere Friday, May 22 exclusively on Apple TV+

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Breeders returns for a second series

Critically acclaimed Sky original starring Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard Sky original Breeders, the honest and uncompromising comedy about the challenges of parenthood, starring Martin Freeman (Fargo, Sherlock, Black Panther) and Daisy Haggard (Back To Life, Episodes, Black Mirror), has been renewed for a second series. The acclaimed first series is currently available on demand on Sky One and on streaming service NOW TV. Sky … Continue reading Breeders returns for a second series

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Sky commissions a second series of original comedy Code 404, its biggest comedy launch in eight years

Sky original Code 404, a comedy based on a crime fighting duo and an experimental A.I. project set in the near future, starring Stephen Graham, Daniel Mays and Anna Maxwell Martin, has been renewed for a second series after the first proved to be a breakout hit with audiences. Code 404 launched on Sky One and streaming service NOW TV on 29 April with a … Continue reading Sky commissions a second series of original comedy Code 404, its biggest comedy launch in eight years

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Sky VIP offers customers even more activities and experiences to keep you entertained

Sky are offering their VIP customers even more exclusive rewards, experiences and content at home in the coming weeks to keep you and your household entertained. Things like downloadable arts, crafts, puzzles and activity sheets, live interactive workshops for children and exclusive virtual experiences. All Sky customers can join Sky VIP for free on the My Sky App Virtual West End Live For all you … Continue reading Sky VIP offers customers even more activities and experiences to keep you entertained

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Gangs of London is Sky Atlantic’s second biggest original drama launch of all time

Sky original Gangs of London exploded on to screens with a 7 day cumulative audience of 2.23m* viewers for the opening episode, making it Sky Atlantic’s second biggest original drama launch ever. Other recent successes for Sky Atlantic’s ambitious original drama slate include Save Me Too, Britannia and multi-award winning Chernobyl – which won 10 Emmy Awards and saw viewing increase over the course of … Continue reading Gangs of London is Sky Atlantic’s second biggest original drama launch of all time

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Bill Skarsgård Plays Clark Olofsson In New Swedish Netflix Original Directed By Jonas Åkerlund

May 11, 2020 – Netflix today announced Clark – a six episode drama series about the Swedish criminal Clark Olofsson who has been referred to as a “celebrity gangster”, has given rise to the concept of Stockholm syndrome, managed to escape prisons and committed robberies all over Europe.  Clark Olofsson will be portrayed by Bill Skarsgård, who is best known for his terrorizing and iconic … Continue reading Bill Skarsgård Plays Clark Olofsson In New Swedish Netflix Original Directed By Jonas Åkerlund

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Amazon Original Series Regular Heroes to Premiere May 8 Highlighting Courageous Stories From the Front-Lines of COVID-19

Eight-Episode Docuseries to Feature Special Guest Appearance by Alicia Keys in the Premiere Episode New Episodes Available Weekly on Prime Video Featuring New Heroes Who Are Making a Difference in Their Local Communities Across America Regular Heroes is an eight-episode docuseries highlighting the contributions and personal sacrifices of just some of today’s most generous individuals who are going above and beyond to support their communities … Continue reading Amazon Original Series Regular Heroes to Premiere May 8 Highlighting Courageous Stories From the Front-Lines of COVID-19

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Maigret Sets A Trap: This Sunday on ITV

Maigret Sets A Trap is a stand-alone dramatic film featuring the legendary French fictional detective Jules Maigret, played by the globally-renowned actor Rowan Atkinson.  Set in 1955 during a sweltering summer in Paris, the city is gripped with fear as four women are murdered on the streets of Monmartre in a spree of seemingly unconnected attacks. Chief Inspector Maigret is under huge public and professional … Continue reading Maigret Sets A Trap: This Sunday on ITV

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