I, of course, was one of those people who turned his nose up at the idea of a US network re-working The Office for an American audience. The show felt so British that any attempt to transfer for an American audience would unquestionably lose what made the...
NEWS: Channel 4 acquires US animated comedy ‘Ducanville’
Channel 4 has acquired much-anticipated animated comedy Duncanville in a new deal with NBCU. The series will transmit close to the US premiere this year, getting a first look on Channel 4 and repeat on E4. An animated American sitcom co-created by Emmy Award©...
REVIEW: 9-11 is fun escapism, but not much more.
It’s a new era for broadcaster Sky as Sky Living — the veteran channel that brought the UK gems like Ghost Whisperer and Grey’s Anatomy — evolves to become Sky Witness. The rebrand will bring with it plenty of new US crime-related imports, and the...
REVIEW: For the love of ‘Atlanta’
I follow a lot of US TV critics. America produces a LOT of TV. The term the critic's use is 'peak TV.' It's a reference to the sheer amount of TV there is to cover. Without their guidance, I would miss the best of what the American market has to offer and possibly...
The US shows we’re looking forward this Autumn.
It's the Autumn, sorry, Fall Season in the US with both Networks and Cable channels wheeling out their big guns as the weather turns and Americans are hunkered in front of the television. Below is a list of shows we're genuinely excited by or interested to see in the...
All the US shows to feel the axe!
As the US networks set out their new schedules some shows have bitten the dust. Below is a list of shows we know to have been axed or ended. A Agent Carter (FX in the UK) American Idol *Aired its final season this year.* (FiveUS/VIVA in the UK) Angel from Hell...
First Look: 24 and Prison Break get a reboot.
With the upfronts beginning the US networks have started announcing their schedule changes, previewing trailers of new shows and wielding the axe here and there too. FOX have released a look at two of their reboots. Prison Break and 24, which were megahits for the...
Does The X Files return give fans what they want?
When The X-Files originally aired in 1993, it opened to generally positive reviews and reception. Still, it would have been difficult to predict then how a show originally dubbed a cult classic could have become such an icon of mainstream popular culture...
The stars of ABC arrive in London
I was lucky enough to attend the ABC Studios tour Q&A on Monday night. The fact it was held in plush London hotel was good for starters but the main attraction was the chance to see and hear from the following: • Hayley Atwell, Peggy Carter from Agent Carter –...
Axed US comedy finds new home
One of the recent US cancellations has been resurrected thanks to online broadcaster Hulu. Deadline is reporting that Hulu have given The Mindy Project an unexpected fourth series after it was recently axed by the Fox network. The series, which airs here on E4...
US Broadchurch remake comes to ITV Encore.
Not quite had enough of Broadchurch? Well, you're in luck as ITV has announced that pay channel ITV Encore will be showing the US remake Gracepoint which aired on Fox last year next month. The 10-part series, which sees David Tennant reprise his role as lead...
Family Guy in Springfield: Did it work?
This article contains spoilers for a Family Guy which is expected on BBC Three later in the year. By now, if you wanted to know what people made of the Family Guy/The Simpsons crossover you will have typed 'Family Guy Simpsons crossover' into a search engine of your...
Watch clips from Family Guy Simpsons Crossover
Over the summer the trailer for the highly anticipated Simpson Family Guy crossover was shown at Comic Con. Ever since the announcement that the Griffins would taking a trip to Springfield fans of both animated comedies have rubbed their hands together at the mere...
US TV: Our guide to the 2014 Fall Season
So, if you're a lover of US television it can be confusing to know when the shows you find using 'nefarious means' will be returning. Well, don't say we don't give you anything as here is our guide to the key dates of new and returning US programming. Monday 15th...
Fox very excited about ‘Gracepoint’
Further details of Broadchurch remake Gracepoint have emerged. Those involved in the Gracepoint panel at the TV Critics Association Summer Press Tour on Sunday afternoon revealed that the series, which has two extra episodes than the ITV original will likely have a...
Homer meets Peter as Fox announces Cross-over episode.
After years of gentle jibes America's two favourite animated families will appear together in one hour long special in the autumn. It was rumoured last year that Seth MacFarlane and his Family Guy team had convinced the cast of long-running animated comedy The...
Watch the trailer for Broadchurch remake.
Following today's exciting news surrounding Broadchurch Series 2, US Network Fox have announced that US remake Gracepoint will be scheduled on Thursday's at 9.00pm this Autumn. Just like the UK series Gracepoint follows two detectives -- a...
The Simpsons turn lego
It's been a long time coming but Fox have released the trailer for The Simpsons Lego Spectacular A Brick Like Me which will air in the US on Sunday 4th May. The episode sees Springfield transformed into Lego with only Homer to save the day. The episode, the 550th to...
Nick Nolte and Michael Peña Cast in Broadchurch remake
Oscar Nominee Nick Nolte and End of Watch star Michael Peña have both been cast in the American remake of Broadchurch now entitled Gracepoint Nolte will star as Jack Reinhold, the owner of a kayak rental business and the local wildlife observation programme, at...
Anna Gunn and Jacki Weaver cast in Broadchurch remake
Two new cast members have been announced for the American remake of Broadchurch, which has now been retitled Gracepoint. Anna Gunn, who received an Emmy nomination for her role in Breaking Bad, will star as Detective Ellie Miller. The role, originally played by...
US network Fox reveals autumn line-up
US network FOX has set the fall premiere dates for its new and returning series. The 2013-2014 season begins with the return of THE X FACTOR. Hosted by Mario Lopez, and featuring judges Simon Cowell, Demi Lovato, Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio, the music competition...