FIRST TRAILER FOR BBC'S RIOT WOMEN MIDDLE AGED LADIES PUNK ROCK BAND TV SERIES WITH JOANNA SCANLAN, TAMSIN GREIG, BEN BATT, ANNE REID

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PUNK ROCK TV SERIES FIRST TRAILER

Originally titled Hot Flush and now known over at BBC and Britbox as RIOT WOMEN is a six part series that will star Joanna Scanlan,Tamsin Greig,Ben Batt, Rosalie Craig, Lorraine Ashbourne, Anne Reid and Amelia Bullmore. I announced the series to you last Autumn if youremember, but today we have the first trailer from the series that will air sometime in October on BBC and on BritBox in USA.

 

NEW SERIES WILL FOLLOW

a group of middle-aged women who decide to enter a talent contest by forming a punk-rock band. After writing their first song, however, they realize they have plenty to say and now, the means to say it. As they juggle demanding jobs, grown-up children, complicated parents, husbands who’ve buggered off, and disastrous dates and relationships, the band becomes a catalyst for change in their lives, and it’s going to make them question everything. As the story progresses, it’s more than music that binds them; a deeply potent, long-buried secret begins to surface, one that unexpectedly entangles the two unlikely creative masterminds behind the band, in a complex triangle, and threatens to tear everything apart. Check out the trailer below and tell us what you think.

 

FIRST IMAGES FROM BBC'S RIOT WOMEN MIDDLE AGED LADIES PUNK ROCK BAND TV SERIES WITH JOANNA SCANLAN, TAMSIN GREIG, BEN BATT, ANNE REID

    BBC'S RIOT WOMEN   

PUNK ROCK TV SERIES FIRST IMAGES

Originally titled Hot Flush and now known over at BBC and Britbox as RIOT WOMEN is a six part series that will star Joanna Scanlan, Tamsin Greig,Ben Batt, Rosalie Craig, Lorraine Ashbourne, Anne Reid and Amelia Bullmore. I announced the series to you last Autumn if you remember, but today we have the first photos from the series that will air sometime later this year on BBC and on BritBox in USA.

 

NEW SERIES WILL FOLLOW

a group of middle-aged women who decide to enter a talent contest by forming a punk-rock band. After writing their first song, however, they realize they have plenty to say and now, the means to say it. As they juggle demanding jobs, grown-up children, complicated parents, husbands who’ve buggered off, and disastrous dates and relationships, the band becomes a catalyst for change in their lives, and it’s going to make them question everything. As the story progresses, it’s more than music that binds them; a deeply potent, long-buried secret begins to surface, one that unexpectedly entangles the two unlikely creative masterminds behind the band, in a complex triangle, and threatens to tear everything apart

 

BBC SETS JOANNA SCANLAN, TAMSIN GREIG, BEN BATT, ANNE REID FOR RIOT WOMEN MIDDLE AGED LADIES PUNK ROCK BAND TV SERIES

    BBC'S RIOT WOMEN   

PUNK ROCK TV SERIES FINDS A CAST 

Originally titled Hot Flush and now known over at BBC and Britbox as RIOT WOMEN is a six part series that will star Joanna Scanlan, Tamsin Greig, Ben Batt, Rosalie Craig, Lorraine Ashbourne, Anne Reid and Amelia Bullmore. It will follow a group of middle-aged women who decide to enter a talent contest by forming a punk-rock band. After writing their first song, however, they realize they have plenty to say and now, the means to say it. As they juggle demanding jobs, grown-up children, complicated parents, husbands who’ve buggered off, and disastrous dates and relationships, the band becomes a catalyst for change in their lives, and it’s going to make them question everything. As the story progresses, it’s more than music that binds them; a deeply potent, long-buried secret begins to surface, one that unexpectedly entangles the two unlikely creative masterminds behind the band, in a complex triangle, and threatens to tear everything apart

PREMIUM SPOTLIGHT ON DOMINA EPIC TV SERIES ON ROME'S 1ST EMPRESS LIVIA DRUSILLA WITH KASIA SMUTNIAK, MATTHEW MCNULTY, BEN BATT, LIAM CUNNINGHAM, CLAIRE FORLANI, ISABELLA ROSSELLINI, LEX SHRAPNEL

  DOMINA EPIC TV SERIES  

READY TO START NEXT WEEK

Domina begins next week on Sky's channels

Her grandson emperor Claudius proclaimed her a goddess back in 42AD, but Roman empress Livia Drusilla was also a grandmother or great grandmother to some of history's greatest maniacs Caligula and Nero, and also the mother of Tiberius and the wife of emperor Augustus Caesar! New eight part historical drama DOMINA is ready to start next week May 14th on Sky channels around Europe (Italy, UK, Ireland, Germany and Spain) and their Now streamer, and will then swim over to USA and Epix on June 6th for the Northern American audience! The series will begin with her patrician father siding with the murderers of Julius Caesar in order to save Rome’s traditional republican

The series will also air on Epix in USA later in June

system of government from dictatorship. Due to his death in the battle at Philippi, and the defeat of the republicans, young Livia and her first husband

Actress Kasia Smutniak plays the lead role of Domina

Tiberius Nero will have to runaway before eventually returning to Rome. Although the history has remembered her as nasty to the core, manipulative

Matthew McNulty is the first emperor of Rome Augustus

and evil, I have a very strong feeling that the series will, in the light of the modern revisionist feminist movements, depict Livia as a strong, good and,

The costumes in the series were done by Oscar winning designer

what is that word that they like so much... ah, yes, empowering woman, so the only thing I can say to that is: just read a book or two, people.

DOMINA EPIC TV SERIES 

will, similar to the legendary I, Claudius classic series which followed her grandson, probably have that subdued tone filled with dialogues, intrigues and

Ben Batt is Augustus' friend Agrippa in the series

interior scenes, rather than be a dynamic adventure filled with battles and action, at least judging from the photos and trailer. The story follows Livia

Liam Cunningham is Livia's father in the new historical series

Drusilla, a naïve young girl, whose world crumbles in the wake of Julius Caesar’s assassination. But using plenty of intrigue she eventually becomes

Our dear Lex Shrapnell plays Crassus in the new series

Rome's empress by conniving to marry emperor Augustus. She then ends up navigating her way through a brutal male dominated society by means of

Agrippa and Augustus fight together for Gaius to become emperor

conspiracy, seduction and murder to become Rome’s most powerful and influential empress and to secure power for her son, Tiberius (who wasn't even Augustus' son, but came from her marriage to Tiberius).

WHO'LL ELSE BOW TO DOMINA?

Kasia Smutniak is playing Livia Drusilla, with the young Livia played by Nadia Parkes who was scandalously awful in the atrocious Spanish Princess.

Tom Forbes will be Sextus in the new series

They are supported by an international stellar cast including Liam Cunningham playing Livius, Livia’s father, and Colette Tchantcho as

Augustus was known as a great orator of Rome

Antigone, Livia’s best friend, ex-slave and closest ally. Created and written by Simon Burke, the series also stars Matthew McNulty as the future emperor Augustus, the first emperor of Rome, and Livia's second husband,

Isabella Rossellini plays an old enemy of Livia's

Christine Bottomley as Augustus' ex wife Scribonia, Ben Batt as Agrippa, Agustus' friend and a consul who helped him become emperor,  Enzo Cilenti as Tiberius Claudius Nero Livia's first hsuband, while Claire Forlani

The series will air in eight hourlong episodes in the first season

plays Claudia Octavia, Augustus' sister who wants her son to succeed his uncle and not one of Livia's sons from her first marriage. Our dear Lex Shrapnel is

Oscar winner Gabriella Pescucci created the costumes for the series

Crassus. Isabella Rossellini makes an appearance playing Balbina, an early enemy. Tom Glynn Carney plays young Gaius Augustus. Ewan Horrocks plays Livia's second son Drusus. 

 

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  JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE TO PLAY  

GONG SHOW HOST CHUCK BARRIS

Justin Timberlake will take the lead role

In a new untitled TV series which would mark his return to Apple TV after the critically acclaimed Palmer movie. As Deadline reports, the series will be based on Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, a 1984 memoir in which Barris made suspect claims that being the zany Gong Show host and creator of game shows like The Dating Game and The Newlywed Game was cover for his real job: CIA assassin who took out enemies of the state in the 1960s and 1970s! The book was already adapted into a movie a few years ago under George Clooney's helm, but now it will become an hour long television series.

  NEW DOMINA TRAILER  

FOR ROME SET EPIC SERIES

Sky Italia has released a new longer trailer for eight episode saga DOMINA which will air this May in Italy and June in Germany with UK date still not yet

Domina will probably arrive next month

announced but possibly also coming in May. The series will see Kasia Smutniak play the lead role in the story following the life and the extraordinary rise of Livia Drusilla, the mother of the emperor Tiberius, who overcame adversity to become the most powerful woman in the world! Matthew McNulty as future emperor of Rome Gaius, Ben Batt as Agrippa, Lex Schrapnel, Liam Cunningham, Claire Forlani and Isabella Rossellini also star in the new saga! It follows Livia’s journey from a naïve young girl whose world crumbles in the wake of Julius Caesar’s assassination, to Rome’s most powerful and influential Empress, driven by a deep desire to avenge her father and secure power for her sons.

Matthew McNulty is future emperor Gaius of Rome

Livia and her peers navigate their way through a brutal society by means of strategy, conspiracy, seduction and murder. Check out the longer Italian trailer below.

1ST TEASER IS HERE FOR SKY'S DOMINA ANCIENT ROME SET SERIES WITH KASIA SMUTNIAK, LIAM CUNNINGHAM, MATTHEW MCNULTY, BEN BAT, ISABELLA ROSSELLINI, CLAIRE FORLANI

  DOMINA TEASER IS HERE  

FOR ANCIENT ROME SET SERIES

The fully unexpected surprise last night was the release of the first teaser and photos from new Ancient Rome set series DOMINA which will arrive to

Domina will arrive to Sky and Now TV this May

Sky this May and also on their streamer Now TV. This highly anticipated eight episode series will see Kasia Smutniak playing famous Livia Drussila, the first empress of Rome!

THIS EIGHT PART EPIC DRAMA

is a highly topical story, which follows the life and the extraordinary rise of Livia Drusilla, who overcame adversity to become the most powerful woman

Kasia Smutniak takes the lead role of Livia Drusilla

in the world. The story follows Livia’s journey from a naïve young girl whose world crumbles in the wake of Julius Caesar’s assassination, to Rome’s most

Matthew McNulty is future emperor Gaius in the series

powerful and influential Empress, driven by a deep desire to avenge her father and secure power for her sons. Livia and her peers navigate their way through

Liam Cunningham is Livia's father Livius in the new series

a brutal society by means of strategy, conspiracy, seduction and murder. She will soon discover that seizing power is not enough: you must be able to keep

Isabella Rossellini will guest star as Drusilla's enemy

it when everyone else wants it. This is a visceral and authentic family saga, grounded in historical accuracy and bringing to life the incredible true stories

The series was directed by Claire McCarthy who flopped with Luminaries

of the women who would create one of the most enduring and fascinating dynasties of all time. Check out the trailer below and tell us what you think.

 WHO'LL ELSE BOW TO DOMINA?

Kasia Smutniak is playing Livia Drusilla, with the young Livia played by Nadia Parkes. They are  supported by an international stellar cast including Liam Cunningham playing Livius, Livia’s father, and Colette Tchantcho

The new series will air in eight hourlong episodes this May

as Antigone, Livia’s best friend, ex-slave and closest ally. Created and written by Simon Burke, the series also stars Matthew McNulty as the future

The series was created and written by Simon Burke

emperor Gaius, Christine Bottomley as Scribonia, Ben Batt as Agrippa, Enzo Cilenti as Tiberius Claudius Nero, while Claire Forlani plays Claudia Octavia. Isabella Rossellini makes an appearance playing Balbina, an early enemy.

 

SKY'S EPIC TV SERIES DOMINA ON ROMAN EMPRESS LIVIA DRUSILLA ADS LEX SHRAPNEL, TOM FORBES NEXT TO BEN BATT, MATTHEW MCNULTY, ISABELLA ROSSELLINI, CLAIRE FORLANI

     'DOMINA' EPIC SERIES ADS

NEW NAMES TO ROMAN COURT

Although the production is currently halted, Sky's new ten part historical saga DOMINA (following the life and the extraordinary rise of Livia

You watched Lex Shrapnel in Medici and Harlots

Drusilla, the mother of the emperor Tiberius, who overcame adversity to become the most powerful woman in the world) has added a few interesting new names to the cast: our dear Medici and Harlots star Lex Shrapnel, Anthony Barclay, Ewan Horrocks, Oliver Huntingdon, Bart Edwards and Knightfall star Tom Forbes have joined the cast which already includes Kasia Smutniak in the lead role of Drusilla, Liam Cunningham as Livius, Livia’s father, Isabella Rossellini as Balbina, an early enemy, Matthew McNulty as the future emperor Gaius, Christine Bottomley as Scribonia, Colette Tchantcho as

Tom Forbes played prince of France in Knightfall

Antigone, Ben Batt as Agrippa, Enzo Cilenti as Tiberius Claudius Nero, and Claire Forlani as Claudia Octavia.

Domina created and written by Simon Burke, follows Livia’s journey from a naïve young girl whose world crumbles in the wake of Julius Caesar’s assassination, to Rome’s most powerful and influential Empress, driven by a deep desire to avenge her father and secure power for her sons. Livia and her peers navigate their way through a brutal society by means of strategy, conspiracy, seduction and murder. This is a visceral and authentic family saga, grounded in historical accuracy and bringing to life the incredible true stories of the women who would create one of the most enduring and fascinating dynasties of all time.

THE ENGLISH GAME 19TH CENTURY NETFLIX SERIES TRAILER WITH EDWARD HOLCROFT, KEVIN GUTHRIE, BEN BATT, HENRY LLOYD HUGHES, CRAIG PARKINSON, NIAMH WALSH IS HERE

'THE ENGLISH GAME'

NEW SHOW ARRIVES MARCH 20TH

Well, it seems, people, March will finally bring us long awaited period set delights, beside Belgravia (March 15th) and Letter for the King (March 20th), you will also enjoy THE ENGLISH GAME which Netflix will stream in all

New series The English Game streams from March 20th at Netflix

its six episodes from March 20th as well. Like Belgravia, this new period set series also comes from Julian Fellowes following the beginnings of soccer in Britain in the mid 19th century.

The English Game
will be a six part series set in the 1800s and will describe how the world's most popular sport of football crossed class lines and became a worldwide phenomenon despite its humble beginnings on the pitch at London’s Limes Field!

Who Is On The Football Field?

The male part of the cast is exquisitely strong led by two of our dear hunks Edward Holcroft (as Arthur Kinnaird – known as the ‘First Lord of

The mini series will air in six hourlong episodes

Football’) and Kevin Guthrie (as Fergus Suter from Glasgow, who is often considered the first recognised professional footballer) next to Craig

Kevin Guthrie leads the cast as the Scottish football player Fergus Suter

Parkinson, Ben Batt, Henry Lloyd Hughes, Gerard Kearns and Daniel Ings! Jamestown star Niamh Walsh leads the female part of the cast

The Eaton team made of aristocrats lead by Ed Holcroft's Arthur Kinnaird

alongside Kate Phillips and, sadly, Charlotte Hope (who judging by the trailer, is as bad here as she was scandalously atrocious in the god-awful

Niamh Walsh returns to TV after Jamestown epic drama

Spanish Princess). It is interesting that the actors who play the footballers trained at Trafford Training Centre in Carrington, the training ground of

Workers of a mill form their rival team lead by Kevin Guthrie's Fergus

Manchester United. They had to play in the 1880s style that is different from the game today. Check out the beautiful trailer below and tell us what you think:

SKY SHOOTING EPIC ROMAN AGE SET TV SAGA DOMINA ON LIVIA DRUSILLA STARRING LIAM CUNNINGHAM, MATTHEW MCNULTY, ISABELLA ROSSELLINI, BEN BATT, CLAIRE FORLANI!

     'DOMINA' EPIC TV SERIES

ABOUT INFAMOUS LIVIA DRUSILLA

Polish star Kasia will take the lead role

Glorious news arrive from Imperial Rome today, spylings! We are getting a new Ancient Rome set TV series! After bringing us Catherine the Great, Jamestown and Britannia, Sky is preparing a ten part historical saga DOMINA following the life and the extraordinary rise of Livia Drusilla, the mother of the emperor Tiberius, who overcame adversity to become the most powerful woman in the world. As Hollywood Reporter writes, the shooting already started this week in Italy. Kasia Smutniak takes the lead role of  Drusilla, with Liam Cunningham playing Livius, Livia’s father, and Isabella Rossellini as Balbina, an early enemy. The cast also includes Matthew McNulty as the future emperor Gaius, Christine Bottomley as Scribonia, Colette Tchantcho as Antigone, Ben Batt as Agrippa, Enzo Cilenti as Tiberius Claudius Nero, while Claire Forlani plays Claudia Octavia. Oscar winning costume designer Gabriella Pescucci is doing the

Versailles star Matthew McNulty will be Gaius

costumes!

    Domina
created and written by Simon  Burke, follows Livia’s journey from a naïve young girl whose world crumbles in the wake of Julius Caesar’s assassination, to Rome’s most powerful and influential Empress, driven by a deep desire to avenge her father and secure power for her sons. Livia and her peers navigate their way through a brutal society by means of strategy, conspiracy, seduction and murder. This is a visceral and authentic family saga, grounded in historical accuracy and bringing to life the incredible true stories of the women who would create one of the most enduring and fascinating dynasties of all time.

Dezzy's History Lesson

As a daughter of a Roman magistrate, she will become the wife of the Roman emperor Augustus throughout his reign, as well as his adviser. She

Jamestown star Ben Batt will be Agrippa

was the mother of the emperor Tiberius, paternal grandmother of the emperor Claudius, paternal great grandmother of the emperor Caligula, and maternal great great grandmother of the emperor Nero. Although her marriage with Augustus produced only one pregnancy, which miscarried, through her sons by her first husband, Tiberius and Drusus, she is a direct ancestor of all of the Julio Claudian emperors as well as most of the extended Julio Claudian imperial family. It is believed that she was a thoroughly Machiavellian, scheming political mastermind, determined never to allow republican governance again.