The lovely Allison Saxton will feature in Channel 4’s new drama series A Woman of Substance, playing ‘Mrs. Easton’ in Episode 6! 

The show will premiere on Channel 4 tonight on 11th March. All episodes will follow and be available to watch on Channel 4 On Demand. 

A brand new adaptation of the classic novel and global bestselling phenomenon by Barbara Taylor Bradford OBE, Emma Harte defies all expectations, fearlessly challenging the roles she’s given, smashing glass ceilings, and never, ever deviating from her masterplan.

We’re very excited to announce that Harvey Weedon will soon be seen in the new BBC/CBBC series Crookhaven as recurring reg ‘Bogdan’. 

The series will release on BBC One, CBBC and BBC iPlayer on Sunday 22nd March 2026. 

Crookhaven follows Teen thieves who learn to use their skills for good at a secret school run by Caspian Lockett. Young pickpocket Gabriel Avery joins The Crooked Network to fight ‘The Nameless’ and discovers his destiny.

To celebrate World Book Day, we’re very excited to announce that the wonderful Scarlett Archer has joined the Ravenclaw house in HBO’s Harry Potter Series, as ‘Penelope Clearwater’! 

This series is still on-going, so more info will follow-up later this year. 

The marvellous Phil Yarrow will be joining the cast of Small Island as ‘Mr. Buxton’, Capt Soames and Sgt Thwaites!

Opening at Leeds Playhouse 11th March follow by a run at the Birmingham Rep (1st – 18th April) and Nottingham Playhouse (28th April – 16th May).

A Nottingham Playhouse, Leeds Playhouse and Birmingham Rep production, in association with Actors Touring Company. Directed by Matthew Xia. Adapted by Helen Edmundson. Based on the novel by Andrea Levy.

We’re thrilled to announce that Tareq Al-Jeddal‘s feature debut, ANIMOL, will be heading to Berlin International Film Festival this year! Tareq stars as ‘Omar’ in Ashley Walter’s new feature. 

The festival will be taking place from the 12th to 22nd February 2026 in Berlin, Germany. 

ANIMOL is a raw, affecting coming-of-age drama set within a young offenders’ institution. Produced by Joi Productions, in association with Rogue State and SLNda, for Film4, Sky Cinema and the BFI.

We’re heading back to school as the second series of the sitcom High Hoops has been released, starring Arthur Kay as lead ‘Conor O’Neil’, and also featuring Julian Kay later in the series. 

All episodes are now available to watch on BBC iPlayer, or catch a weekly release of each episode on CBBC. 

The CBBC sitcom follows tall and clumsy Aoife O’Neill, who joins a struggling school basketball team after moving to a new area. Through 3×3 basketball, she finds her place while trying to help transform the team’s fortunes.

We’re excited to announce that Charlie De’Ath will be starring as ‘Pete’ in the drama series Play For Today’s upcoming episode Special Measures. This will be showing on Channel 5 at Thursday 11th December, 9pm. 

The episode follows when a surprise OFSTED inspection hits an underfunded Liverpool school, newly promoted Laura Abbott must navigate staff burnout, student crises, and personal heartbreak – all in one chaotic day that pushes her to the brink and back.

Sophie Ellicott and Charlie Ryan will be performing in Hansel & Gretel at the Oldham Library Theatre this Christmas, running from 6 December 2025 through holiday season. Sophie and Charlie will bring their energy and experience, ensuring the familiar fairy-tale is re-imagined with fresh charm and warmth.

Presented by Oldham Theatre Workshop in their intimate library theatre space, the production promises inventive storytelling, song, laughter and festive fun for the whole family. With Sophie and Charlie headlining the cast, audiences can expect a vibrant, engaging version of this Grimm classic — a perfect seasonal outing in Oldham.

Peter Slater is currently in rehearsals for Believe! The Polar Express Experience in Manchester, where he takes on the role of the ‘Hobo’. The immersive family experience runs from 14 November 2025 to 31 December 2025, hosted at O2 Victoria Warehouse in Trafford Park. 

This multi-room walkthrough brings the magic of the beloved Christmas film to life—guests journey from the Hero Boy’s bedroom to carriages, icy landscapes and ultimately the North Pole, meeting characters like the Conductor, Hero Girl, Santa and the Hobo along the way. With Peter stepping into this memorable character, it promises to be a festive highlight for families this winter.

Reece Dinsdale is currently in rehearsals at Leeds Playhouse for the festive production A Christmas Carol, where he takes on the iconic role of ‘Ebenezer Scrooge’. The show runs from 20 November 2025 to 17 January 2026 in the Quarry Theatre.

The adaptation — directed by Amy Leach and brought to life with live music and a full company of actor-musicians — re-imagines Charles Dickens’ classic in Victorian Leeds, weaving in themes of community, industry and holiday joy.

Netflix has now bought the rights to The Feud, which stars our very own Megan Trower as leading series regular ‘Beth Barnett’, the teenage daughter caught in the emotional crossfire of a neighbourhood feud. The series will be available to stream from this Saturday, 8th November 2025.

The gripping six-part drama delves into the dark side of suburban life, as a simple home renovation spirals into tension, obsession, and shocking revelations. 

Brassic’s swansong arrives, Thursday 25 September 2025, as its seventh and final season premieres on Sky Max and NOW. One familiar name returning is Joanna Higson, as series reg “Sugar” in this concluding chapter. Other APT talent featuring in the series includes David Carpenter, Jamie Smelt and Chris Jefferies.

The series, created by Joe Gilgun and Danny Brocklehurst, has become a staple for its mix of humour, grit and camaraderie in a small northern English town. The final run has been billed as a farewell to the gang — one last ride full of chaos, tension and reflection.

As Brassic prepares for its final bow, tonight’s premiere marks the start of what’s expected to be a gripping farewell. With the return of Higson, the addition of further APT talent, and the promise of the show’s trademark humour and heart, fans can look forward to a memorable send-off.

All Creatures Great & Small is back on Channel 5 for its sixth series, which will feature Lucy-Jo Hudson as ‘Susan’. Series 6 will premiere on Channel 5 on Thursday 25th September at 9pm. 

Set in 1945, the new run of six episodes picks up as the war in Europe draws to a close, with life at Skeldale House continuing against a changing social and historical backdrop. With its blend of familiar faces and fresh arrivals, Series 6 continues the show’s focus on the everyday challenges of rural veterinary life, while reflecting the wider changes of the post-war era.