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Evening Standard
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Evening Standard
Lara Pulver on Fiddler on the Roof: 'this show is always heartbreakingly relevant'
Pulver immediately strikes you as very alive, if that's not a silly thing to say, but it's just the way her eyes take up most of the room as she seeks to accommodate you - 'I'm a Jewish mother, a feeder, you can't come to my house without someone trying to put food in your mouth,' she'll say later - and how you can just imagine how she grabbed the attention back in that village hall, and has continued to do throughout her stellar career on stage - Olivier award-winning for Gypsy in 2016 - and starring in nation TV treasures like Spooks and Sherlock.
ABC News
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Spooks: Series 1 Episode 1
Skip to main content Go back to home page Home Live TV Shows Movies ABC News ABC Kids Categories Mystery Thriller Cult Favourite Spooks takes us into the thrilling world of M.I.5 - known to insiders simply as 'Five' - the clandestine security service, and the people who make up the elite team. Matthew Macfadyen, Keeley Hawes, Peter Firth, Jenny Agutter, Lisa Faulkner, Esther Hall, Heather Cave, Hugh Simon, Greame Mearns
Daily Mirror
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
BBC releasing unmissable period drama hailed as 'greatest movie ever'
The BBC will be dropping the acclaimed movie soon The BBC is set to deliver a Regency drama that's certain to leave viewers weak at the knees, reports Surrey Live. Audiences have lavished praise on the period piece, with one eager fan sharing their Rotten Tomatoes review: "Seen this in a movie theater elevates it to another level. "The top of the top in the romance/drama/comedy genre, and one of the best movies of all times [sic]." Another elated watcher wrote a glowing second review: "I would have to say, personally, this is the greatest movie I have ever watched. "The story was so compelling, the characters like no other." Further praise came from a third delighted viewer who admitted: "I love every single minute of this movie." Joe Wright's cinematically gorgeous 2005 version of Pride and Prejudice is slated for arrival on BBC iPlayer this month, just in time for its 20th anniversary celebrations and synchronising with what would have been Jane Austen's 250th birthday. This cinematic rendition sparked debate among die-hard Pride and Prejudice aficionados, especially as it followed a decade after the BBC's much-cherished 1995 series featuring Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle as the definitive Mr Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet. Firth's embodiment of Mr Darcy transcended the pages when he later mirrored the iconic role in Bridget Jones's Diary, amassing an even wider fanbase and solidifying his portrayal as the ultimate Mr Darcy for many. However, Matthew Macfadyen stepping into the prestigious shoes of Austen's beloved hero for the 2005 film did stir some dissent among admirers, especially as the actor was known then for his work on Spooks. However, his performance alongside Pirates of the Caribbean and Bend It Like Beckham star Keira Knightley, who played Elizabeth Bennet, managed to win over even the most doubtful critics. Wright's Hollywood rendition boasted stunning cinematography, featuring expansive shots of the English countryside, including a memorable scene of Lizzy perched on a cliff in the Peak District. Complementing the striking visuals was the enchanting score by Italian composer Dario Marianelli. For those unfamiliar with Austen's classic, Pride and Prejudice follows the spirited Lizzy and her sisters as they navigate societal expectations to secure their futures through marriage. Despite their mother Mrs Bennet's, portrayed by Brenda Blethyn of Vera fame, frantic attempts at matchmaking, several of the Bennet sisters do find a match. Amidst all this, Lizzy defies convention by seeking a marriage based on love rather than wealth. Her initial awkward interaction with Mr Darcy sets them both on a transformative journey that challenges their preconceived notions and changes them irrevocably. Pride and Prejudice boasted an impressive cast including Rosamund Pike, the late Donald Sutherland, Carey Mulligan, Talulah Riley, Jena Malone, Tom Hollander and Rupert Friend. The film is certainly worth revisiting before Netflix's upcoming adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, which will feature Emma Corrin as Elizabeth Bennet, Jack Lowden as Mr Darcy and Olivia Colman as Mrs Bennet. Netflix has assured that the upcoming series will be a true-to-source, classic adaptation of the novel, with Dolly Alderton, author of Everything I Know About Love, handling the scriptwriting. Filming for Netflix's Pride and Prejudice is set to take place in the UK this year.
Times
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
Spooks TV boss set for payout over breakdown caused by sex claim
The television boss behind Spooks and Law & Order: UK is in line for a payout after he suffered a mental breakdown over a sex harassment allegation. Andrew Woodhead, the former managing director of Working Title TV, was suspended in 2019 after a writer levelled claims against him. The female writer complained that Woodhead had 'taken advantage of his position' and told her lurid details of his private life that were 'unwelcome' and made her feel 'uncomfortable'. She also accused the senior television executive of relating aspects of his sex life that she 'did not want to hear'. Woodhead denied some of the conversations happened and said others were innocent discussions in private — but he did not return to work after being suspended. He
Irish Daily Mirror
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Playing Nice and The White Lotus stars team in first-look at new Sky thriller
Neil Cross, the mastermind behind Luther, is set to thrill audiences once again with a new Sky original series, The Iris Affair, slated for release later this year. The creator of edge-of-your-seat dramas such as Spooks and Hard Sun, Neil Cross is bringing his latest creation to life, promising to make The Iris Affair one of the most anticipated shows of 2025. With a cast featuring Tom Hollander from The White Lotus and Niamh Algar of Playing Nice fame, the first glimpse of this sun-drenched thriller has just been unveiled to eager fans. The series, comprising eight parts, will be brought to the screen by directors Terry McDonough, known for his work on Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, and Sarah O'Gorman, acclaimed for her direction in A Gentleman in Moscow and The Witcher. Sky's synopsis teases: "The Iris Affair is a tense and cinematic chase thriller that pits two brilliant minds against each other in a deadly game of hide and seek across Italy", reports the Express. "When enigmatic genius Iris Nixon (Algar) cracks a string of complex online puzzles, she's led to a piazza in Florence where she meets charismatic entrepreneur Cameron Beck (Hollander). "He invites her to come and work for him to unlock a powerful and top-secret piece of technology. Her curiosity piqued, she accepts. But when Iris discovers its dangerous potential, she steals the journal containing the device's activation sequence-and vanishes. "What follows is a relentless pursuit, from a remote cabin in Sardinia through the bustling streets of Rome, as Cameron races to find Iris in a high-stakes game where trust is dangerous and failure could be catastrophic." The Iris Affair, with its captivating premise and top-notch talent behind the scenes, boasts a star-studded cast alongside Hollander and Algar for this thrilling journey. Joining the lead duo are renowned actors like Game of Thrones' Kristofer Hivju, Arcane's Harry Lloyd and Doctor Who's Sacha Dhawan. TV lovers can now get Sky TV, Netflix and Discovery+ for £22 per month with the new Ultimate TV bundle. This includes more than 140 channels live and on-demand without a satellite dish or aerial and includes hit shows like The White Lotus, The Last of Us and Squid Game. The supporting cast is rounded off by Meréana Tomlinson, Maya Sansa, Peter Sullivan, Debi Mazar, Marco Leonardi, Angela Bruce and Lorenzo De Moor. The series, created and showrun by Cross, is being produced by Fremantle, with scripts penned by Susan E. Connolly and Ian Scott McCullough. While an official release date is yet to be confirmed, this must-see thriller is set to hit our screens by the end of 2025. The Iris Affair will premiere in 2025 on Sky and NOW.
