Amanda Abbington has appeared in a few crime dramas, most notably as the duplicitous Mary in Sherlock. Now she appears in the BBC’s new eight-part uniform drama Cuffs, which is roundly being described as the ‘new Bill’ (which Amanda also appeared in, fact fans). The ensemble cast also includes Ashley Walters, Peter Sullivan, Shaun Dooley, Paul Ready, Eleanor Matsuura, and Alex Carter, and the BBC has scheduled Cuffs in an 8pm timeslot, which is quite bold (although it didn’t do Holby Blue any good). Anyway. We managed to get hold of an interview with her, and it’s after the jump for your pleasure… Continue reading Interview: Amanda Abbington, Cuffs→
Hot on the heels of the announcement that Sherlock’s old timey one-off episode would broadcast on 1st January 2016, the BBC has released a new, extended trailer that luxuriates in its 19th century time and place, with Sherlock’s language pure, gothic Victoriana (Gatiss must have LOVED writing this). “Needs must when the devil drives” is a choice line, for instance. We also glimpse Lestrade, Mary and the abominable bride of the title, all buffeted by some serious danger music. Looks like we’re in for a treat. Continue reading The BBC reveals new, extended Sherlock trailer→
This week there’s lots to look forward to (when isn’t there these days?). There are high-quality, continuing series like Hinterland, Fargo, River and Unforgotten, as well as two new starters. One of them, Cuffs, has received some comparison with The Bill, while the glamorous series three Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries also kicks off. Continue reading The 10 Best Crime Dramas This Week (Monday 26th October – Sunday 1st November)→
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