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Daily Mirror
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Mr Bigstuff season 2 release date and cast as new series includes huge reunion
The second season of Mr Bigstuff will see Danny Dyer reprise his role as Lee Campbell, with Ryan Sampson also returning as his estranged brother Glen. Danny Dyer is set to grace our screens again as Lee Campbell in the much-anticipated second season of Mr Bigstuff on Sky, with fans eagerly counting down the days. Ryan Sampson, the brains behind the series, reprises his role as Glen, Lee's estranged brother, as the new season picks up a fortnight after the jaw-dropping revelation of season one. The plot thickens as the brothers discover their father, whom they thought dead, is very much alive. Lee and Glen react differently to this bombshell and join forces in a quest to find their elusive dad. The official synopsis hints at a tumultuous journey ahead: "With secrets spilling and tempers flaring, it's only a matter of time before the family blows up - again." Here's everything you need to know about Mr Bigstuff's second season, including when it airs, who's starring, and how many episodes to expect. When is Mr Bigstuff season 2 out? Sky and NOW subscribers can breathe a sigh of relief as the wait is nearly over, with the new season premiering on Thursday, July 24. How many episodes are in Mr Bigstuff season 2? According to the season kicks off with two episodes debuting on Sky Max at 9pm on July 24, followed by four more episodes released weekly, culminating in the finale on August 21. Who will be appearing in Mr Bigstuff season 2? The cast sees the return of Adrian Scarborough, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Victoria Alcock, Ned Dennehy, and Clive Russell as Ian, Aysha, Sue, Bunny, and Uncle Ron, respectively. Adding to the excitement, the season will feature guest appearances, including Linda Henry, Dyer's fellow EastEnders alum, who steps into the role of Pam, a forthright mechanic working at the family's haulage business. Sampson dropped hints about Dyer and Henry's on-screen reunion in the series, describing Henry as "amazing" and teasing that the upcoming season will be "spicy" during an interview with Radio Times. Rula Lenska is set to spice things up in the cast as Rita, a flamboyant and coquettish character who the brothers suspect has ties to their absent father. Shaun Williamson is also on board, playing an irate children's entertainer who becomes embroiled in yet another conflict between the siblings. The show will feature a host of guest stars including Sampson's Brassic colleagues Tom Hanson and Parth Thakerar, alongside Shobna Gulati, David Mumeni, and Alan Ford. Fans can catch Mr Bigstuff season 2 when it premieres on Sky Max and NOW on Thursday, July 24.
Daily Record
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
All fans need to know as The Walking Dead's 'best spin-off' returns with new season
All episodes are now streaming The new season of what some enthusiasts deem the 'best Walking Dead spin-off' is now available for streaming. From today (July 10), fans can indulge in a binge-watch session of all episodes from Dead City's second season. All that's required is access to Sky Max or an entertainment pass on the NOW streaming platform. UK fans have had to exercise patience, waiting significantly longer than their US counterparts for its release. However, the wait has been rewarded with the simultaneous release of all eight episodes. Here's everything you need to know about The Walking Dead: Dead City season two, including plot, cast and reviews thus far. What is the second season of The Walking Dead: Dead City all about? The series continues the narrative of two of the most beloved characters from the original Walking Dead series - Maggie and Negan. Audiences are accustomed to seeing them at odds, but the first season saw them journeying together into a post-apocalyptic Manhattan isolated from the mainland, reports the Mirror. Their mission was to rescue Maggie's kidnapped son, Hershel. The decaying city is teeming with the dead and inhabitants who have transformed New York City into their own chaotic, dangerous, beautiful, and terrifying world. Season two resumes a year after Maggie infiltrated New York to save her son. Her group, The Brocks, have been compelled to join the New Babylon Federation while Maggie has been attempting to move forward with her life alongside her teenage son Hershel and Ginny. However, the new regime is keen to draft the locals for a daring operation to seize control of the metropolis. In the midst of this, Negan strives to unite the factions that reign over Manhattan, fully aware that an offensive on the city looms. Who is in the cast for The Walking Dead: Dead City's season two? What do the reviews for Walking Dead Dead City season two say? Following the finale of season two airing stateside, comprehensive reviews have started cropping up across the web. The inaugural season was met with quite the acclaim from viewers, with one enthusiast proclaiming: "It's definitely the best of the three spin off shows. I had low expectations going into this as the Daryl spin off was a big disappointment. But I was pleasantly surprised by how good this was and really enjoyed it." Regrettably, the sophomore season hasn't enchanted critics to the same degree. Its Rotten Tomatoes score sits at a lukewarm 63%, a significant drop from the first season's robust 80%. Nonetheless, a critic opined that the show's leads did enough to warrant viewing. Their words: "Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Lauren Cohen make the writer's job easy as they consistently deliver within Negan and Maggie, making Season 2 well worthy of a watch." Another noted: "The Walking Dead: Dead City goes weirder in season 2, with more eccentric groups, all the while continuing its introspective look at Maggie and Negan." What have the star of Waling Dead Dead City said? Lauren Cohan has not only returned to the role of Maggie, a part she's embodied since 2011, but in a thrilling turn of events for the show's second season, the star has also directed an episode of Dead City. Discussing her new undertaking, Lauren expressed: "Being able to direct on a creative level is so satisfying because you collaborate with everyone and you get to you get to go into their world. You go into the production designers' world you go into the costume designers' world." She went on to explain: "I felt like the responsibility to the fans is baked in because we know it, we love it. We just don't want to get in the way of the thing we love. And the responsibility to my co-stars, working with the actors is the best part of the whole thing because we speak the language."
Daily Mirror
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
New season of 'best Walking Dead spin-off' finally streaming
All episodes are available for fans to binge The new season of what some fans consider the 'best Walking Dead spin-off' is finally streaming. Fans can finally binge all episodes of Dead City season two from today (July 10). Viewers just need access to Sky Max or an entertainment pass on NOW streaming platform. Fans over in the UK have had to wait a considerable amount of more time than those in the US for its release. However, all eight episodes have been released at once. Here is everything you need to know about The Walking Dead: Dead City season two, including plot, cast and reviews so far. What is second season of The Walking Dead: Dead City all about? The series follows two of the most popular characters from the main and original Walking Dead series in Maggie and Negan. Audiences are used to seeing them on opposite sides but the first season saw them traveling together into a post-apocalyptic Manhattan cut off from the mainland . They were in search of Maggie's kidnapped son, Hershel. The crumbling city is filled with the dead and denizens who have made New York City their own world full of chaos, danger, beauty, and terror. Season two picks up a year after Maggie infiltrated New York to save her son. Her group, The Brocks have been forced to join the New Babylon Federation while Maggie has been trying to move on with her life with teen son Hershel and Ginny. However, those now in charge want to conscript the residents for a mission to finally take over the city. Meanwhile, Negan attempts to bring together the gangs that control Manhattan, knowing an invasion is inevitable. Who stars in The Walking Dead: Dead City season two? Lauren Cohan reprises her roles as Maggie Greene: formerly a part of Rick Grimes' group on The Walking Dead. She is the leader of the Bricks, a community of survivors that relocated to New York from Virginia, where it was known as the Hilltop Colony. Jeffrey Dean Morgan also returns as Negan: The reformed former leader of the Saviors who left the Commonwealth with his pregnant wife to build a life together at the end of The Walking Dead. Gaius Charles as Perlie Armstrong: A marshal for the New Babylon Federation, a network of survivor communities in New York, who is tasked with hunting down Negan. Željko Ivanek as Mile Jurkovic / The Croat: from Croatia, hence his name, he is a sadistic former member of the Saviors who kidnapped Maggie's son in season one. He is also the leader of the Burazi (Brothers), a group of hostile survivors who have taken control of Manhattan. Mahina Napoleon as Ginny: A young girl under Negan's care who is selectively mute following the traumatic death of her father. Lisa Emery as The Dama: The Croat's mysterious ally. Logan Kim takes over the part of Hershel Rhee, Maggie's teenage son in season two. Orange is the New Black's Dascha Polanco plays Lucia Narvaez: A high-ranking marshal for New Babylon who takes part in their mission to control Manhattan. Keir Gilchrist as Benjamin Pierce: New Babylon's historian who documents the rebuilding of society and is fascinated by New York City. What have The Walking Dead: Dead City reviews been like for season two? The second season's final has now aired in the US and as a result, full series reviews have started to be shared online. The first season received some high praise from fans, with one even claiming: "It's definitely the best of the three spin off shows. I had low expectations going into this as the Daryl spin off was a big disappointment. But I was pleasantly surprised by how good this was and really enjoyed it." Unfortunately, it seems the second season hasn't wowed the critics as much. It only has a 63% rating on Rotten Tomatoes while season one managed 80%. However, one reviewer claimed the leads make it worth a watch. They said: "Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Lauren Cohen make the writer's job easy as they consistently deliver within Negan and Maggie, making Season 2 well worthy of a watch." Another added: "The Walking Dead: Dead City goes weirder in season 2, with more eccentric groups, all the while continuing its introspective look at Maggie and Negan." Have the stars of Dead City said anything? While Lauren Cohan reprised her role as Maggie, a character she has played since 2011, the star also directed an episode of Dead City for its second season. Speaking about the new role, she said: "Being able to direct on a creative level is so satisfying because you collaborate with everyone and you get to you get to go into their world. You go into the production designers' world you go into the costume designers' world." She continued: "I felt like the responsibility to the fans is baked in because we know it, we love it. We just don't want to get in the way of the thing we love. And the responsibility to my co-stars, working with the actors is the best part of the whole thing because we speak the language."
Daily Mirror
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Don't miss these gripping TV shows adapted from best-selling books
Some of our favourite novels have been adapted for the small screen. Here are 12 of the best book-to-TV shows to watch out for... TV bosses are taking a novel approach to making shows, with bestsellers being turned into gripping thrillers and captivating dramas. From Game of Thrones to The Handmaid's Tale and Bridgerton, some of our favourite TV shows are based on beloved books. For page-turning new shows, look no further… here we take a look at a dozen of the best book-to-TV adaptations coming soon. A Woman Of Substance, Channel 4 Novel: A Woman Of Substance by Barbara Taylor Bradford Plot: Fresh from hanging up her Vera hat, Brenda Blethyn is now starring as the inimitable Emma Harte, a poor housemaid-turned-mogul, daughter, mother, lover, fighter and 20th century feminist icon who refused to know her place. Jessica Reynolds plays the younger Emma, with other cast including Emmett J Scanlan, Leanne Best, Will Mellor and Lenny Rush. A rags to riches tale based on the 1979 multi-million bestseller that is still searingly relevant. Brenda says: 'As a fan of Barbara Taylor Bradford, it is an unmissable opportunity to play the fierce Emma Harte.' Frankenstein, Netflix Novel: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Plot: Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro adapts this classic tale of scientist Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist who creates a monster and brings it to life. Lurching onto screens in November, the monster film stars Oscar Isaac as Victor, Jacob Elordi as Frankenstein's monster and Mia Goth as Elizabeth Lavenza, Victor's fiancee. Watch out also for David Bradley, Charles Dance and Ralph Ineson. Oscar says: 'Playing Frankenstein has been the experience of a lifetime.' Harry Potter, Sky Max Novel: Need you ask? Plot: After an open casting call that sent the nation's parents flying into action, this TV adaptation of novels will star newcomers Dominic McLaughlin as Harry, Arabella Stanton as Hermione and Alastair Stout as Ron. Each series will focus on one of the books, starting with the debut story The Philosopher's Stone. Some big names are lined up including John Lithgow as Dumbledore, Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch, Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley, Nick Frost as Hagrid and Bertie Carvel as Cornelius Fudge. It's bound to be magic. The Thursday Murder Club, Netflix Novel: The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman Plot: With an incredible cast, including Pierce Brosnan, Helen Mirren, Ben Kingsley, Celia Imrie, Daniel Mays, David Tennant and Richard E. Grant, this adaptation of the cosy crime thriller has been hugely anticipated. The feature-length whodunit, starting on August 28, follows a group of senior sleuths in a retirement home who gather to solve murders for fun, but find themselves caught up in a real case. Director Chris Columbus teases: 'They are facing their own demise, but are obsessed with studying cold cases. It's comedic but also very emotional.' Lynley, BBC1 Plot: Leo Suter and Sofia Barclay star as the unconventional detective duo DI Tommy Lynley and DS Barbara Havers in this new imagining of the hit crime novels. If it sounds familiar, it's already been on the BBC in the past as The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, but this latest version promises a contemporary update. Lynley is a brilliant detective, but an outsider in the force thanks to his aristocratic upbringing. He's paired with Havers, a working-class sergeant with a maverick attitude. But they make a formidable team, bonded by their desire to see justice done. Also features Daniel Mays and Niamh walsh. Author Elizabeth says: 'Watching my characters brought to life on television is a real celebration.' Murder Before Evensong, 5 Novel: Murder Before Evensong by Rev Richard Coles Plot: This six-parter promises all the hallmarks of cosy crime - small village drama, gossip and secrets and a murder that shakes a community to its core. Canon Daniel Clement (Matthew Lewis) lives in the quaint village of Champton with his widowed mother - opinionated, fearless and annoying Audrey (Amanda Redman). But when Daniel suggests installing a loo in the church, the seemingly innocent plan stirs up trouble - and then a body is found in the church, stabbed in the neck with a pair of secateurs. The cast includes Amit Shah, Meghan Treadway, Tamzin Outhwaite. Waiting For The Out, BBC1 Novel: The Life Inside by Andy West Plot: Based on a memoir, Josh Finan leads the cast as Dan, a philosopher who begins teaching a class of men in prison. He leads discussions about dominance, freedom and luck, topics that ignite passions and create tensions. Through his work, Dan begins to dig deeper into his own past – growing up with a violent father (Gerard Kearns) who ended up in prison, as did his brother Lee (Stephen Wight) and uncle Frank (Phil Daniels). Josh says: 'It's a hugely sensitive, empathic, hilarious and at times deeply emotional story.' Ladies In Black, U Plot: This stylish six-part Australian import is set in the 1960s and follows the lives of women working at a fictional department store in Sydney. At a time of huge social change, they must navigate love, ambition and identity. Miranda Otto, who plays the head of model gowns, Virginia, says: 'I loved the book and thought the TV series was a great chance to take the story further. Also stars Clare Hughes, Debi Mazar, Jessica DeGouw and Azizi Donnelly. Expect glamour, gloss and girdles. The Seven Dials Mystery, Netflix Novel: The Seven Dials Mystery by Agatha Christie Plot: Billed as 'Agatha Christie, for a whole new generation'. It's England, 1925. At a lavish country house party, a practical joke appears to have gone horribly, murderously wrong. It will be up to the unlikeliest of sleuths - the inquisitive Lady Eileen 'Bundle' Brent (Mia Mckenna-Bruce) - to unravel a chilling plot that will change her life, cracking wide open the country house mystery. Mia is joined by top British talent, including Helena Bonham Carter as Lady Caterham and Martin Freeman as Battle. Mia says: 'I am thrilled to be part of this new interpretation.' The Walsh Sisters, BBC1 Novel: Rachel's Holiday and Anybody Out There by Marian Keyes Plot: Irish author Marian's much-loved Walsh family are the focus of this Dublin-set saga, based on two of her books. It follows the lives of sisters Rachel (Caroline Menton), Claire (Danielle Galligan), Maggie (Stefanie Preissner), Helen (Mairead Tyers) and Anna (Louisa Harland) as they navigate their 20s and 30s. A comedy with series topics, expect themes of heartbreak, grief, addiction and parenthood. Marian says: 'I love the scripts, they've really kept the spirit of the books.' Steve, Netflix Plot: Cillian Murphy stars in this intense feature-length drama that is based on a book that 'broke his heart'. He plays a headteacher at a college that aims to reform students, with the story taking place over 24 hours. As he and the students try to stop the school facing closure, Steve also struggles with his mental health. The plot also follows Shy, a troubled teenager who is on a self-destructive path. Cillian says: 'I love films that happen in real time, there's immediately an intense pressure on the characters.' A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms, Sky Atlantic Novel: A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms novels by George R.R. Martin Plot: Game of Thrones fans, brace yourselves, the world of Westeros is expanding with this second prequel spin-off. Set 100 years before GoT and 100 years after House of the Dragon, this six-parter tells a gentler tale about Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey) and his squire Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell). It's a lighter series, but author George teases: 'It's still Westeros, so no one is truly safe.'
Scottish Sun
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Future of iconic comedy panel show revealed after 32 series on air
The popular show first arrived on screens almost three decades ago fate confirmed Future of iconic comedy panel show revealed after 32 series on air Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE fate of a beloved panel show has been revealed following 32 series on air. Iconic comedy game Never Mind The Buzzcocks first launched on BBC Two in 1996. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Never Mind The Buzzcocks is coming back for another series Credit: Andrea Southam for Sky UK Ltd 4 Greg Davies has hosted the show since 2021 Credit: ©Sky UK Ltd 4 Johnny Vegas was the show's final guest presenter Credit: BBC It combines classic comedy panel show with a pop music theme. Following a six year hiatus, the show relaunched on Sky Max in 2021. The programme has now been renewed for a new series - its fifth since being revived. Greg Davies was selected as presenter when Never Mind The Buzzcocks returned to screen. Joining the Taskmaster star is Noel Fielding, who reprises his team captain role from the original run. Daisy May Cooper leads the other team, while Jamali Maddix is a regular panelist. Mark Lamarr was the original presenter, followed by Simon Amstell and then Rhod Gilbert. For several years, numerous guest hosts took over presenting duties. Some examples include Jonathan Ross, who was the first guest presenter. Meanwhile, Johnny Vegas, was the show's final guest presenter. Chart star confesses she sent love letters to Liam Gallagher It comes as a Noughties pop star looked unrecognisable as she featured on Never Mind The Buzzcocks. More than 20 years had passed since Amy Studt's chart-topping song Misfit. Viewers watched as Amy was part of the line-up game for their noughties special. Taking to TikTok, the star explained why she had decided to take part. Never Mind The Buzzcocks presenters Comedy, music-infused panel game Never Mind The Buzzcocks has seen several presenters since debuting in 1996. These include: Mark Lamarr (1996-2005) Simon Amstell (2006-2009) Rhod Gilbert (2014-2015) Greg Davies (2021 - present) Various guest presenters Amy shared: "A little while ago I took myself off to film in an episode of Never Mind The Buzzcocks in their line up game for their 00's special. After a little considering, I decided that having professional comedians take the p**s out of me on telly sounded like a LOT of fun and I was gonna do everything I could to win the game of not laughing.' 'If you don't know the game, the line ups are tested to stay emotionless whilst the comedians do everything they can to make you laugh.' Never Mind The Buzzcocks airs on Sky Max.
