47 h. ago Sydney Sweeney addresses boxing movie box office bomb: ‘We don’t always just make art for numbers’

Fact-based drama Christy suffers historically bad opening weekend in latest string of commercial disappointments for rising starSydney Sweeney is taking the dismal box office performance of Christy, the R-rated biographical drama in which she plays trailblazing boxer Christy Martin, in her stride.The film, directed by David Michôd, opened to $1.3m this weekend, making for one of the worst US starts ever for a movie opening in more than 2,000 theaters. Continue reading...

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47 h. ago Sydney Sweeney addresses US box office bomb for boxing movie: ‘We don’t always just make art for numbers’

Fact-based drama Christy suffers historically bad opening weekend in latest commercial disappointment for starSydney Sweeney is taking the dismal box office performance of Christy, the R-rated biographical drama in which she plays trailblazing boxer Christy Martin, in her stride.The film, directed by David Michôd, opened to $1.3m this weekend, making for one of the worst US starts ever for a movie opening in more than 2,000 theaters. Continue reading...

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48 h. ago ‘Make no mistake – this was a coup’: the extraordinary downfall of the BBC’s top bosses

The whirlwind that started when Deborah Turness came under attack at a board meeting is part of a wider political story, some sayWhen Deborah Turness, the now departed BBC News chief, was first invited to a meeting with the corporation’s board a few weeks ago, there was little to suggest it would be a particularly significant encounter.But instead of a routine meeting, she came under attack over an item added to the agenda. Continue reading...

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52 h. ago David Tennant's chilling ITV drama based on true story drops on Netflix

David Tennant starred in the harrowing ITV drama Des, which is now available to watch on Netflix, and tells the story of one of Britain's most notorious serial killers

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54 h. ago How many episodes are in Channel 4's Trespasses and when is it on next?

Trespasses is the new Channel 4 drama based on Louise Kennedy's breakout debut novel. The series is set in 1974 and stars Lola Petticrew, Tom Cullen and Gillian Anderson

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59 h. ago 'Beautiful' period drama based on incredible true story on BBC tonight

A film starring Toby Jones and Harry Lawtey celebrates the story of actor and life of Richard Burton and has been praised as "nothing less than perfect" by film fans

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59 h. ago 'Beautiful' period drama based on true story of Welsh icon on BBC tonight

The film has been described as 'gorgeous' by fans

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2 d. ago Gillian Anderson's love life, famous exes and new Netflix romance

Gillian Anderson's new Netflix drama Trespasses is based on Louise Kennedy's novel, which follows a cross-community love affair in Northern Ireland during the Troubles

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3 d. ago Where was Channel 4's Trespasses filmed? Locations used in new four

Trespasses is the new Channel 4 drama based on Louise Kennedy's breakout debut novel and stars Lola Petticrew, Tom Cullen and Gillian Anderson - but where was it filmed?

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3 d. ago Drama based on 'superb' book starts on TV tonight and fans 'can't wait'

Trespasses, which is an adaptation of Louise Kennedy's breakout debut novel, has been adapted for the screen

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5 d. ago 'Perfect' lavish period drama based on books with all episodes streaming free

The family saga about love, wealth and scandal is complete with renowned acting and lavish costumes.

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8 d. ago 'Spectacular' BBC historical drama based on book labelled 'best series ever' by fans

BBC's period drama Poldark has left fans calling it 'the most captivating series ever made,' with viewers still praising the historical show years after its original release

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8 d. ago BBC Breakfast guest breaks down in tears and sobs 'she should be here' recounting death of two

During Tuesday's episode of the early morning BBC One show, Sally Nugent and Jon Kay were joined by John Story, who has been campaigning for Lyla's Law following the tragic loss.

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8 d. ago Squid Game: The Challenge season two review – nothing you see here is OK

Cash-strapped people forced to do shameful things because they’re desperate for money? How can this rot be real? If I recreated the idea in my local park, I’d surely end up in prisonThere’s missing the point, and then there’s Netflix making its capitalism-skewing Korean hit about a ruthless contest into an actual gameshow. The producers of Squid Game: The Challenge have previously denied that’s what happened here, stating that, in fact, the series is also about camaraderie and how people work under pressure, and is, I quote, “a critique of how we are ingrained from childhood to be ultra-competitive”. Come on – it’s a reality show about people doing humiliating things because they’re desperate for money, based on a drama about people doing humiliating things because they’re desperate for money. If I rounded up a load of debt-ridden people and recreated Squid Game: The Challenge in my local park, I’m pretty sure I’d be put in prison.The thing about Squid Game: The Challenge that makes...

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9 d. ago When will period drama adaptation Train Dreams release on Netflix?

Netflix is set to release a new period drama film called Train Dreams, which is based on a 'beloved' book.

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9 d. ago New period drama based on 'beloved book' cast, plot and Netflix release date

Upcoming Netflix release Train Dreams will hit cinemas and the streaming platform very soon

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1 week ago 'Feast for the eyes' period drama based on classic book on BBC today

The most recent big screen adaptation of Jane Eyre will be shown on BBC Two this afternoon (Sat) and is perfect for a downcast weekend

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1 week ago Masterpiece period drama based on classic novel is 'perfect weekend viewing'

The must-watch period drama has a star-studded cast and is currently available to watch for free

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2 w. ago Fans rediscover 'most captivating period drama ever' as BBC show lands on Netflix

The BBC period drama is based on a book and has been hailed a "masterpiece" and the "most captivating series ever" by fans.

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2 w. ago 'Masterpiece' BBC drama based on best book of the decade compared to Saltburn

A BBC drama inspired by Saltburn has received rave reviews from fans, with some claiming it is a 'highly underrated masterpiece'

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