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Scottish Sun
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Win a copy of The Chemist by A.A. Dhand in this week's Fabulous book competition
INTENSE READ Win a copy of The Chemist by A.A. Dhand in this week's Fabulous book competition Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IF you enjoyed the Beeb's recent thriller Virdee, you'll love this gritty crime read by the same author. Leeds pharmacist Idris doles out methadone to the many addicts in his care, and listens as they open up. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 10 lucky Fabulous readers will win a copy of this new novel in this week's book competition But when his childhood sweetheart doesn't arrive for her daily dose, our unlikely hero finds himself thrust into a war between two drug cartels. 10 lucky Fabulous readers will win a copy of this new novel in this week's book competition. To win a copy, enter using the form below by 11:59pm on May 31, 2025. For full terms and conditions, click here.
The Irish Sun
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Win a copy of The Chemist by A.A. Dhand in this week's Fabulous book competition
IF you enjoyed the Beeb's recent thriller Virdee, you'll love this gritty crime read by the same author. Leeds pharmacist Idris doles out methadone to the many addicts in his care, and listens as they open up. Advertisement 1 10 lucky Fabulous readers will win a copy of this new novel in this week's book competition But when his childhood sweetheart doesn't arrive for her daily dose, our unlikely hero finds himself thrust into a war between two drug cartels. 10 lucky Fabulous readers will win a copy of this new novel in this week's book competition. To win a copy, enter using the form below by 11:59pm on May 31, 2025. For full terms and conditions, click here. Advertisement
The Sun
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Win a copy of The Chemist by A.A. Dhand in this week's Fabulous book competition
IF you enjoyed the Beeb's recent thriller Virdee, you'll love this gritty crime read by the same author. Leeds pharmacist Idris doles out methadone to the many addicts in his care, and listens as they open up. 1 But when his childhood sweetheart doesn't arrive for her daily dose, our unlikely hero finds himself thrust into a war between two drug cartels. 10 lucky Fabulous readers will win a copy of this new novel in this week's book competition. To win a copy, enter using the form below by 11:59pm on May 31, 2025. For full terms and conditions, click here.
Daily Record
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
BBC viewers urged to watch 'best period drama in a long time' as it's added to iPlayer
Marie Antoinette, which first aired in 2022, is now available to stream on BBC iPlayer and has been compared to popular Netflix show The Crown. Fans of Netflix's The Crown are being encouraged to check out an under appreciated historical drama now available on BBC iPlayer. Marie Antoinette, which first aired in 2022, is a period drama that, like The Crown, explores the lives of notable royal figures. The series chronicles the life of Marie Antoinette, France's last queen before the French Revolution, who was thrust into the court of Versailles through an arranged marriage to Louis XVI. Initially tasked with producing an heir for the nation, she eventually becomes a contentious figure, often linked to the downfall of the monarchy. Despite her largely negative reputation, this two-season show humanises the infamous queen and highlights the challenges she faced as a royal, reports Surrey Live. Russian actress Emilia Schüle stars as the eponymous queen, alongside Bridgeton's Louis Cunningham as King Louis XVI. They are joined by Jack Archer, known for his role in Virdee, and Jasmine Blackborow, who featured in Netflix's The Gentlemen. While it may not have a fanbase to rival The Crown, Marie Antoinette has garnered glowing reviews from those who have discovered it. Currently, it boasts a respectable 60 per cent critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes, and an even more impressive 80 per cent audience rating. Among the rave reviews, one viewer argued that the series deserves higher ratings from critics. One fan wrote: "This show is incredible, I'm really not sure why the critics didn't give it good reviews. Probably because they [the producers] didn't infuse it with modern day values, rather, they kept it as an accurate period piece. I much prefer it this way, how it actually was,". The series has also received widespread acclaim from viewers on IMDb, with comments including: "I really loved this imagining of Marie Antoinette. It was full of drama and kept me hooked." Another fan praised the show's historical accuracy, writing: "I thought the costumes were amazing and all the actors fit their roles perfectly- especially Marie and Louis, who's relationship is explored in an interesting way!". A third reviewer raved: "This is the best period drama I've come across in a long time. A lot of effort has gone into the hair, makeup and costumes and it shows. Even the quality of cinematography is super high."
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
BBC & BritBox Unveil Latest Agatha Christie Adaptation
The BBC and BritBox International have landed on Endless Night as their latest Agatha Christie adaptation from Sarah Phelps. Set in 1967, the book is neither a Poirot or a Marple but follows man-of-many-trades Michael Rogers, who finds himself working as chauffeur for the enigmatic designer du jour Rudolf Santonix. Transfixed by Santonix's latest project, a beautiful house in the English countryside, Mike dreams of meeting the love of his life and taking up residence. But unbeknownst to Mike, the house that he has set his heart on has a dark past that goes back for centuries. More from Deadline 'Virdee' Creator A A Dhand Reveals The Unlikely Hero That Inspired Him To "Fail Forwards" During A Decade Of Rejection Legacy Media? UK Pubcasters Balk At Outdated Term & Say "We've Got To Be Phoenixes Rising From The Ashes" No Pope Yet: Vatican Conclave Blows Black Smoke On 1st Day Of Vote For New Pontiff The show is the latest in a long succession of Christie adaptations on the BBC and BritBox from Phelps and ITV Studios-owned Mammoth Screen, with the latest being Towards Zero starring Anjelica Huston. Fifth Season is selling worldwide. Phelps said: 'One of Agatha Christie's last novels, this is a chilling story of love, sex, deceit and death, of how far we'll go to get our hearts desire and what we'll do when night falls and the wolves start circling.' The news comes in the week the BBC unveiled an AI Agatha Christie, forged to teach a paid writing course on its BBC Maestro platform. The AI Christie was created with the blessing of the author's great grandson James Prichard, who runs Agatha Christie Limited. Endless Night (3×60') is produced by Mammoth Screen (part of ITV Studios) and Agatha Christie Limited, and is a co-commission between the BBC and BritBox International. Executive producers are Prichard for Agatha Christie Limited, Rebecca Durbin and Damien Timmer for Mammoth Screen, Phelps, Danielle Scott-Haughton for the BBC, and Robert Schildhouse, Jon Farrar and Stephen Nye for BritBox. Filming on Endless Night will take place later this year and casting will be announced in due course. The series will air on BBC iPlayer and BBC One, and on BritBox in the U.S. and Canada. Best of Deadline Book-To-Movie Adaptations Coming Out In 2025 TV Show Book Adaptations Arriving In 2025 So Far Everything We Know About 'Emily In Paris' Season 5 So Far
