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First look - Kidman as Scarpetta

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  Prime Video Unveils "Scarpetta": Nicole Kidman Leads Long-Awaited Adaptation of Patricia Cornwell's Iconic Thriller Series The decades-long wait is finally over for fans of Patricia Cornwell's globally celebrated Kay Scarpetta novels. Prime Video has officially announced the premiere date and released tantalizing first-look details for "Scarpetta," a new forensic crime thriller set to bring the beloved medical examiner to the screen on March 11, 2026 . With over 120 million copies of the books sold worldwide since Dr. Kay Scarpetta's debut in 1990, this adaptation marks a monumental moment for readers who have eagerly anticipated a definitive screen portrayal. Developed and written for television by Emmy-nominated Liz Sarnoff ( Barry, Lost ), the series promises a gripping and multi-layered exploration of justice, psychology, and the relentless pursuit of truth. Academy Award winner Nicole Kidman steps into the formidable shoes of Dr. Kay Scarpetta,...

Blood of my Blood renewed -- gallery of pics

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MGM+ has announced a season two renewal of its epic romance saga  Outlander: Blood of my Blood. The second season of the  Outlander  prequel has started production in Scotland, and welcomes back leading cast members  Harriet Slater ,  Jamie Roy ,  Hermione Corfield  and  Jeremy Irvine .  Season one of  Outlander: Blood of my Blood  is streaming weekly on MGM+ in the UK.  Download MGM+  https://amzn.to/47vZoM2  
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Damages, starring Glenn Close and Rose Byrne, is getting another run on ITVX . ITVX will stream every episode of the iconic legal thriller  Damages  from 21st September, allowing viewers to enjoy all 59 episodes for free.  Originally broadcast between 2008 and 2012, this critically acclaimed series set in the high stakes world of New York litigation follows the turbulent lives of infamous litigator Patty Hewes (Glenn Close) and her ambitious protege Ellen Parsons (Rose Byrne).

Simon Pegg & Amanda Abbington join C4 thriller

  Simon Pegg & Amanda Abbington have joined C4 thriller Hunting Alice Bell, co-created by David Baddiel. Channel 4 has announced the acquisition and casting of the psychological drama  from Clapperboard Studios ( The Ex Wife, The Teacher).   The six-part fictional series was created by David Baddiel with Peter Bradshaw. Baddiel serves as lead writer on the show along with Bradshaw, Polly Buckle and Kate Verghese. All episodes will be directed by Paul Walker. Alice Bell is a former nurse, and also the lover, and accomplice, of a notorious anaesthetist serial killer. She is presently living in Britain under a new identity. When, online, Fran Da Silva is accused of being Alice Bell, her happy family life implodes in a wave of mob hate. Then she discovers she’s not the only woman to suffer this fate. Fran and the other accused women band together to fight back and clear their names. But as they battle to prove their innocence, what if one of the group is lying - and is t...

Taste of Disney on ITVX

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Great new idea from Disney and ITVX. You can now try shows that are on Disney+ before signing up for a subscription. It's a great selection too. Only Murders is a top show. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/primesignup?ref_=acph_piv&tag=howtobeajou-21 Oh, and not forgetting The Muppet Show The curated and regularly refreshed selection of programmes include the following titles, available to stream this Autumn as part of a ‘Taste of Disney+’ on ITVX:   ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Series 1 Available to stream now on ITVX Three strangers who share an obsession with true crime find themselves wrapped up in one. To stream more series, sign up to Disney+.   LOKI Series 1 Coming to a Taste of Disney+ on ITVX on September 10th The mercurial villain Loki (Tom Hiddleston) resumes his role as the God of Mischief.   THE KARDASHIANS Series 1 Coming to a Taste of Disney+ on ITVX on September 24th The family you know and love is here with a brand new series.   9-1-1 Series 1 C...

The Crown on Netflix season 4 trailer and airdate ... with Princess Diana & Margaret Thatcher

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Here's your Christmas viewing sorted.... season 4 of The Crown As the 1970s are drawing to a close, Queen Elizabeth (Olivia Colman) and her family find themselves preoccupied with safeguarding the line of succession by securing an appropriate bride for Prince Charles (Josh O’Connor), who is still unmarried at 30.   While Charles’ romance with a young Lady Diana Spencer (Emma Corrin) provides a much-needed fairy tale to unite the British people, as the transformation from teenager to Princess of Wales takes place, it is anything but a fairy tale for Diana.   The Crown Season 4 launches globally on  Sunday, November 15 . Enjoy...

Finding Jack Charlton release date - trailer, wonderful new pictures from the one-off film

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One of the country's most loved footballers is the subject of a heart-warming film... Filmed during the last 18 months of Jack Charlton's life and detailing  his previously undocumented life with dementia ,  FINDING JACK CHARLTON  is a uniquely emotional insight into the life and career of a sporting le gend, coming to  UK & Irish cinemas on   6 November  and on  Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download from   23 November, 2020 .