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BAFTA TV Awards 2019: The Winners

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BAFTA TV Awards 2019: The Winners

Killing Eve has won big at the BAFTA TV Awards 2019.

The BBC spy drama picked up three wins, including Best Drama Series and Leading Actress for Jodie Comer.

Elsewhere, Sky Atlantic’s Patrick Melrose won Best Mini-Series, while its lead Benedict Cumberbatch scooped Leading Actor.

This is Cumberbatch’s seventh BAFTA nomination and first win. Of the victory, he said: “I think I’m going to fall over, I’m very used to being a bridesmaid, not the bride.”

Here are the full winners from Sunday:

Mini-Series

Patrick Melrose, Sky Atlantic
A Very English Scandal, BBC1
Kiri, Channel 4
Mrs Wilson, BBC1

Comedy Entertainment Programme

A League of their Own, Sky One
The Big Narstie Show, Channel 4
The Last Leg, Channel 4
Would I Lie to You?, BBC One

Supporting actor

Ben Whishaw, A Very English Scandal, BBC1
Alex Jennings, Unforgotten, ITV
Kim Bodnia, Killing Eve, BBC1
Stephen Graham, Save Me, Sky Atlantic

International

Succession, Sky Atlantic
54 Hours: The Gladbeck Hostage Crisis, BBC4
The Handmaid’s Tale, Channel 4
Reporting Trump’s First Year: The Fourth Estate (Storyville), BBC2

Live Event

Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance, BBC1
Open Heart Surgery: Live, Channel 5
The Royal Wedding: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, BBC1
Stand Up to Cancer, Channel 4

Factual Series

Louis Theroux’s Altered States, BBC2
24 Hours in A&E, Channel 4
Life and Death Row: The Mass Execution, BBC3
Prison, Channel 4

Current Affairs

Myanmar’s Killing Fields (Dispatches), Channel 4
Football’s Wall of Silence (Al Jazeera Investigations), Al Jazeera English
Iran Unveiled: Taking on the Ayatollas (Exposure), ITV
Massacre at Ballymurphy, Channel 4

Short Form Programme

Missed Call, Real Stories
Bovril Pam (Snatches from Women’s Lives), BBC4
The Mind of Herbert Clunkerdunk, BBC iPlayer
Wonderdate, BBC iPlayer

Single Drama

Killed By My Debt, BBC3
Black Mirror – Bandersnatch, Netflix
Care, BBC1
On the Edge – Through the Gates, Channel 4

Single Documentary

Gun No. 6, BBC2
Driven: The Billy Monger Story, BBC3
My Dad, the Peace Deal and Me, BBC1
School for Stammerers, ITV

News Coverage

Cambridge Analytica Uncovered, Channel 4
Bullying and Harassment in the House of Commons, Newsnight, BBC2
Good Morning Britain: On a Knife Edge, ITV
Good Morning Britain: Thomas Markle Exclusive, ITV

Features

Who Do You Think You Are?, BBC1
Gordon, Gino and Fred’s Road Trip, ITV
The Great British Bake Off, Channel 4
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing, BBC2

Supporting actress

Fiona Shaw, Killing Eve, BBC1
Billie Piper, Collateral, BBC2
Keeley Hawes, Mrs Wilson, BBC1
Monica Dolan, A Very English Scandal, BBC1

Entertainment Programme

WINNER: Britain’s Got Talent, ITV
Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, ITV
Michael McIntyre’s Big Show, BBC1
Strictly Come Dancing, BBC1

Specialist Factual

Suffragettes with Lucy Worsley, BBC1
Bros: After the Screaming Stops, BBC4
Grayson Perry: Rites of Passage, Channel 4
Superkids: Breaking Away from Care, Channel 4

Male Performance in a Comedy Programme

Steve Pemberton, Inside No. 9, BBC2
Alex Macqueen, Sally4Ever, Sky Atlantic
Jamie Demetriou, Stath Lets Flats, Channel 4
Peter Mullan, Mum, BBC2

Special Award

Nicola Shindler

Reality & Constructed Factual

I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, ITV
Dragons’ Den, BBC2
Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds, Channel 4
The Real Full Monty: Ladies’ Night, ITV

Female Performance in a Comedy Programme

Jessica Hynes, There She Goes, BBC4
Daisy May Cooper, This Country, BBC3
Julia Davis, Sally4Ever, Sky Atlantic
Lesley Manville, The Money Men, BBC2

Soap & Continuing Drama

EastEnders, BBC1
Casualty, BBC1
Coronation Street, ITV
Hollyoaks, Channel 4

Sport

2018 World Cup Quarter Final: England v Sweden, BBC1
2018 Six Nations: Scotland v England, BBC1
England’s Test Cricket, Sky Sports Cricket
Winter Olympics, BBC2

Scripted Comedy

Sally4Ever, Sky Atlantic
Derry Girls, Channel 4
Mum, BBC2
Stath Lets Flats, Channel 4

Virgin Media’s Must-See Moment

Bodyguard
Coronation Street
Doctor Who
Killing Eve
Peter Kay’s Car Share
Queer Eye

Entertainment Performance

Lee Mack, Would I Lie To You?, BBC1
Anthony McPartlin & Declan Donnelly, Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, ITV
David Mitchell, Would I Lie To You?, BBC1
Rachel Parris, The Mash Report, BBC2

Drama Series

Killing Eve, BBC1
Bodyguard, BBC1
Informer, BBC1
Save Me, Sky Atlantic

Bafta Fellowship

Joan Bakewell

Leading Actor

Benedict Cumberbatch, Patrick Melrose, Sky Atlantic
Chance Perdomo, Killed By My Debt, BBC3
Hugh Grant, A Very English Scandal, BBC1
Lucian Msamati, Kiri, Channel 4

Leading Actress

Jodie Comer, Killing Eve, BBC1
Keeley Hawes, Bodyguard, BBC1
Ruth Wilson, Mrs Wilson, BBC1
Sandra Oh, Killing Eve, BBC1

Immersive Good Omens-themed exhibition to open in London’s Soho

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Immersive Good Omens-themed exhibition to open in London’s Soho

The world of Amazon’s Good Omens is about to come to life.

Based on the work of Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, new series Good Omens arrives on Amazon Prime Video on June 1 – and what better way to celebrate than by opening a secret themed bookshop in the heart of London’s Soho.

Good Omens tells the story of an unlikely partnership between a demon called Crowley (David Tennant) and the angel Aziraphale (Michael Sheen), who seek to prevent an apocalypse on Earth.

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Fans of the original 1990 novel will recognise A.Z. Fell and Co. when it appears on 19 Greek Street this summer, but the inside might not be quite what one is expecting.

Instead of Aziraphale’s run down bookshop hideout, fans will become immersed in the world of Good Omens. There will be five floors of interactive set replicas to explore, props and costumes from the show and even original artwork and on-set drawings from acclaimed portrait artist Lorna May Wadsworth.

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On top of that, fans will be given the opportunity to take on a Good Omens-themed escape room challenge starting in a recreation of hell.

The exhibition and experience will be free of charge and open to the public on Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2, to celebrate the launch of the series release on Amazon Prime Video on Friday, May 31. Entry is by walk in, although the Escape Room experience will be ticketed through Eventbrite.

Good Omens arrives on Amazon Prime Video on Friday, May 31. Get your tickets to the experience here.

Watch: Miraculous – Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir gets even more extraordinary for season 2

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Watch: Miraculous – Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir gets even more extraordinary for season 2

The second series of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir is about to drop – and it’s more extraordinary than ever before.

Miraculous follows the adventures of Marinette Dupain-Cheng, a shy high school student who inherits a pair of earrings that allow her to transform into superhero Ladybug. Fighting alongside Marinette is fellow superhero Cat Noir, the alter-ego of her classmate and secret crush Adrien Agreste.

There’s one small caveat: Marinette and Adrien must use their powers for good and protect the city of Paris from the evil Hawk Moth – who wants to steal their powers to transform everyday Parisians into his supervillain minions.

After a critically-acclaimed first series and worldwide distribution, Ladybug and Cat Noir are back on Monday, May 20 for a second outing on POP.

The new trailer teases some miraculous new reveals in the upcoming second series, including the unveiling of supervillain Hawk Moth. Who could Ladybug and Cat Noir’s biggest adversary really be?

Then there’s the reveal that the crime-fighting team may be joining forces with their biggest rival, the spoilt mayor’s daughter Chloé Bourgeois.

And one other thing, could this series be the series that Marinette and Adrien finally confirm their feelings for one another?

We know one thing – we can’t wait to get started.

Season two of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir airs on POP on Monday, May 20 at 5.30pm.

The best additions to Amazon Prime in May 2019

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The best additions to Amazon Prime in May 2019

Spring is in full bloom (pardon the pun) and so are Amazon’s top additions this month.

This May, we’ve got continuations of some of the platform’s top-performers, including Bryan Cranston’s crime drama Sneaky Pete (May 10) and the Amazon exclusive medical drama New Amsterdam (May 19).

There’s also some recent classics on offer, including Denzel Washington 2004 drama Man on Fire (May 14) and 2004 horror comedy Shaun of the Dead (May 17).

Here are our top Amazon Prime picks for May 2019:

1. Life in Pieces (Season 4)

Available on May 6

2. Sneaky Pete (Season 3)

Available on May 10

3. King of Thieves

Available on May 14

4. Man on Fire

Available on May 14

5. New Amsterdam (Season 1, Part 2)

Available on May 15

6. Shaun of the Dead

Available on May 17

7. Fear the Walking Dead (Season 4)

Available on May 19

8. King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

Available on May 30

9. CHiPS

Available on May 30

10. Good Omens (Season 1)

Available on May 31

The best additions to Netflix in May 2019

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The best additions to Netflix in May 2019

We’re well and truly into spring now (and maybe the start of BBQ season? maybe?) and like the planet, Netflix just keeps getting hotter.

This month brings an intriguing mix of powerful documentaries (Knock Down the House, May 1), returning comedies (Nailed It!, May 17) and conflict-heavy drama (What If?, May 24).

Be sure to check out Renee Zellweger’s turn in a Netflix series in the aforementioned What If?, as well as new Lord of the Flies-inspired drama The Society on May 10.

Here are our top Netflix picks for May 2019:

1. Knock Down the House

Available on May 1

2. People Just Do Nothing (Season 4)

Available on May 5

3. Derry Girls (Season 1)

Available on May 8

4. Lucifer (Season 4)

Available on May 8

5. The Society

Available on May 10

6. 1994

Available on May 17

7. Nailed It! (Season 3)

Available on May 17

8. What if? (Season 1)

Available on May 24

9. Good Girls (Series 2)

Available on May 31

10. When They See Us

Available on May 31

The dead are here in Game of Thrones S8 E3 teaser trailer

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The dead are here in Game of Thrones S8 E3 teaser trailer

The dead are already here in the latest teaser trailer for Game of Thrones‘ eighth season.

We’re one third of the way into the final six episodes of the series, with twists and turns at every corner. Most of our heroes have gathered in Winterfell, preparing to wage war against an undead enemy. In episode two ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’, we learnt that the battle was only hours away. By episode three, it looks like it’s finally here.

The new trailer shows Grey Worm and Brienne commanding their troops, women and children waiting in the crypts, and many characters unsheathing their weapons. In voiceover, Sansa says “The most heroic thing we can do now is look the truth in the face.”

Later, Jon Snow says “The Night King is coming” and Daenerys corrects him with “The dead are already here.” Could these words imply an oversight on behalf of the living? Could the dead have somehow caught the living by surprise?

A quick google search will reveal there are plenty of fan theories floating around about the crypts right now. Episode two repeatedly told us that was the safest place for those who could not fight, but is it really? Then there’s that shot of Arya running, terrified, from something. What could it be?

Monday can’t come soon enough.

Game of Thrones airs Mondays at 2am and 9pm on Sky Atlantic.

Game of Thrones S8E1 review: reunions, revelations and a threat

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Game of Thrones S8E1 review: reunions, revelations and a threat

Please be aware this review contains spoilers for Game of Thrones season 8 episode 1 ‘Winterfell’.

It’s been eighteen months since we last set foot in Westeros, but did Game of Thrones‘ season eight premiere deliver?

Fans will remember the thrilling climax to season seven. Most of the show’s cast headed north to wage war on the dead, Bran and Sam made a predictable discovery, and Jon and Dany finally did the dirty. It was all a set up for ‘Winterfell’, which saw most of the show’s cast convening in one location and a lot of reunions.

Jon Snow reunited with siblings Bran and Arya. Arya reunited with the Hound and Gendry (do I spy flirting there, HBO?). Bran reunited (briefly) with Jaime Lannister, in an effort to bring Game of Thrones full circle. Former husband and wife Tyrion and Sansa were reunited, as were best friends Jon and Sam. It’s a lot for one episode, and consequently none of these reunions were allowed the power and gravitas of Jon and Sansa’s season six reunion. That said, Bran is quite right – we don’t have time for this.

As we’re reminded repeatedly, the dead are marching south – and Winterfell is on their way. There is only one undead in this episode, but the presence of the Night King is felt throughout. Jon Snow repeatedly defends his decision to swear loyalty to Daenerys by claiming he cares for the North’s survival more than a crown. The houses of the North struggle to accept this new foreign Queen. Meanwhile, there is a creeping sense of urgency about the episode. People are already dying, and they have no way to feed the troops and the dragons.

Jon Snow is a huge focus of ‘Winterfell’. His Northern men are unhappy with his allegiance to Daenerys, and even Sansa questions his true motives. Meanwhile, it seems things couldn’t be better for Jon and Daenerys. The new couple go on a romantic dragon retreat, which sees the much awaited moment that Jon rides a dragon for the first time. Jon, of course, has no idea what this means, until he gets the reveal we all got last season. Sam tells Jon his real parents are Lyanna Stark and Rhaegar Targaryen. He is the rightful heir to the throne. What Jon will do with this information, however, is unclear.

There’s a bit of drama unfolding down South too. Cersei is less than impressed when Euron delivers 20000 men, 2000 horses and no elephants. However, Euron’s charisma wins her around. She also asks Bronn to assassinate her two brothers, Tyrion and Jaime, in a move that absolutely nobody expects to work.

All in all, ‘Winterfell’ was as good as we might’ve expected from an episode that had so much ground to cover. There were some emotional reunions, there were epic moments, there was nudity (thanks for that), there was horror, and there were laughs aplenty. The show definitely hasn’t lost its ability to make decent in-jokes, nor frighten. It feels like we are building to something epic, and Game of Thrones is slowly but surely manoeuvring its players together.

Game of Thrones airs Mondays on Sky Atlantic at 2am and 9pm.

The best additions to Amazon Prime Video in April 2019

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The best additions to Amazon Prime Video in April 2019

Spring is here and so is a new selection of Amazon offerings.

This month, some old favourites are returning for a new season, including Bosch (April 19), Cloak and Dagger (April 5) and The Tick (April 5).

There’s also comedy sequel 22 Jump Street (April 1) and monster movie reboot Kong: Skull Island (April 19) in a fun-filled Spring line-up. Clear your schedules and hope for April showers.

Here are our top Amazon picks for April 2019:

1. 22 Jump Street

Available on April 1

2. Cloak and Dagger (Season 2)

Available on April 5

3. The Tick (Season 2)

Available on April 5

4. Fury

Available on April 8

5. The Festival

Available on April 17

6. Bosch (Season 5)

Available on April 19

7. Kong: Skull Island

Available on April 19

8. Yardie

Available on April 26

9. Suspiria

Available on April 26

The best additions to Netflix in April 2019

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The best additions to Netflix in April 2019

We are a third of the way into 2019 and the Netflix content is only heating up.

This month’s offerings include the second season of tense family drama Doctor Foster (April 3) the second part of horror adaptation The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (April 5) and the return of Samantha! (April 19).

After the success of interactive Black Mirror special Bandersnatch, Netflix’s new interactive survival special You vs. Wild debuts on April 10. Netflix users will get the chance to direct top British survivalist Bear Grylls around in a virtual fight for survival.

Here are our top Netflix picks for April 2019:

1. Doctor Foster (Season 2)

Available on April 3

2. Our Planet

Available on April 5

3. Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (Part 2)

Available on April 5

4. Unicorn Store

Available on April 5

5. Quick Sand

Available on April 5

6. You vs. Wild

Available on April 10

7. Black Summer

Available on April 11

8. Jurassic Park 1-3

Available on April 16

9. Someone Great

Available on April 19

10. Samantha! (Season 2)

Available on April 19

How well do you really know Care Bears?

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How well do you really know Care Bears?

The Care Bears are back and better than ever before.

Starting with a new special episode on Saturday April 6 at 7am on Tiny Pop, the Care Bears will return for Care Bears: Unlock The Magic. If you thought you remembered these cuddly, adorable bears from your childhood – think again: the bears have had a makeover.

Not only are the bears lovable and caring, these new renditions can dance, perform magic and even rap. No doubt this is going to make their adventures even more fun than ever before!

In the first look teaser, the Care Bears encounter an unexpected stowaway on their holiday trip. Who is this new friend? How can the Care Bears get them home? And what other adventures await this new-look squad?

Care Bears: Unlock the Magic starts Saturday April 6 at 7am on Tiny Pop.

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