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FilminghasstartedonBBCTwo’scriticallyacclaimeddramaTheLastKingdom,fromCarnivalFilms.Thesecondseries,adaptedbyBAFTA-nominatedandRTSaward-winningwriterStephenButchardfromBernardCornwell’sbestsellingseriesofnovels,istoreturntoBBCTwonextyear,withNetflixjoiningasaco-productionpartner.Theemotionallycomplexandcompellinglandscapeofrevenge,rivalry,hostility,corruption,love,sex,loyaltyandfriendship,formsthebackdroptoagrippingadventurebasedonCornwell’snovels,TheLordsOfTheNorthandSwordSong–partofthehugelypopularbestsellingfranchiseTheLastKingdom.Setintheyear878 - thesecondseriesreturnsasfearlessandinstinctivewarriorUhtredcontinueshisfightforhisnativelandofNorthumbria.Uhtred,havinggivenhisswordtoKingAlfred,despitehisupbringingbytheinvadingpaganDanes,embarksonhisvoyagenorthtoreclaimhisownfate:toavengeEarlRagnar’sdeathandrecapturehisancestrallandsofBebbanburg.Alfred’sconvictiontocreateaunitedEnglandisstrongerthanever,andhesetshissightsonthewildlandsofthenorth,whichhavefallenintochaosandrebellion.ItisadangeroustimeforSaxonandDanealike,butAlfredchampionsanewking-aChristianDane-tounitethetribes.However,thiskinghasbeenenslaved,andUhtredbecomesembroiledinarescuemission,whichbringshimfacetofacewithanenemyofold.

With this new series Andrew Graham-Dixon returns to Europe taking us on a journey into the captivating watery world of the Low Countries and its art. This small myriad of regions we now know as Holland and Belgium produced some of the most celebrated names in art: Van Eyck, Bosch, Rembrandt, Rubens, Vermeer, Van Gogh, Mondrian and Magritte. As he travels by canal boat and of course by bicycle Andrew reveals just how important the Low Countries were in key moments in the development of western culture - the birth of oil painting in the late medieval ages, the triumph of the Dutch golden age, and the onset of polarizing modern art movements surrealism and abstraction. This is not the story of one nation, but of fluid, ever-shifting boundaries and the search for identity in an area that has always been politically contested. EPISODE ONE: The first episode will be about how the art of Renaissance Flanders e册ved from the craft of precious tapestries within the Duchy of Burgundy into a leading painting school in its own right. Starting his journey at the magnificent altarpiece of Ghent Cathedral created by the Van Eyck brothers Andrew explains their ground breaking innovation in oil painting and marvels how the colours they obtained can still remain so vibrant today. Andrew will describe how in the early Renaissance the most urgent preoccupation was not the advancement of learning, humanist or otherwise, but the Last Judgment. People believed they were living in the end of days; a subject popular with preachers and artists and intensely realized in swarming microscopic detail by Hieronymus Bosch. EPISODE TWO: In the second episode Andrew explores how the seemingly peaceful countries of Holland and Belgium – famous for their tulips and windmills, mussels and chips - were in fact forged in a crucible of conflict and division. He will examine how a period of economic boom driven for the first time by a burgeoning and secular middle class led to the Dutch Golden Age of the 17th Century. Andrew travels to Delft and Amsterdam to demonstrate the striking contrast between two of its greatest proponents, Rembrandt and Vermeer (one famed for his breathtakingly realistic domestic street scenes, the other for explosive rapid brushstrokes and raw colours, best exemplified in his contentious magnum opus – The Nightwatch.) Radically different in style, both men were united by the realization that they must become innovators in business as well as masters of their craft. Yet boom also meant bust - and in a story with very modern echoes they ultimately shared the same fate, financial destitution. EPISODE THREE: Following a brief period of decline, the third episode will look at how the entrepreneurial and industrious region of the Low Countries rose again to become a cultural leader in the modern age; how despite its small and apparent insignificance when stood up against the powerhouses of Europe it produced important forward thinking artists like Van Gogh, Mondrian, Magritte and Delvaux who changed the face of art forever. In this episode Andrew’s exhilarating journey takes us to a remote beach in North West Holland which inspired Mondrian’s transition to his now renowned abstract grid paintings.

WildCanadaFromthefilmmakersoftheacclaimedseriesHumanPlanetandPlanetEarthcomesWildCanada,thisspectacularfive-partseriesonthewildlifeandthewildlandsofCanadarevealsaCanadathatfewhaveseenbefore.UnderlyingtheseriesisanepicnarrativethroughtimeandacrossthevastscaleoftheCanadianlandscape,thatprovidesexcitingnewstoriesabouttheplantandwildlifeofCanada.NewresearchrevealsthatmanyofCanada’suniqueandstunningnaturallandscapesarethedirectresultofancienthumanactivity.Eachepisodetellstwoparallelstories:thenaturalhistoryofCanada,andhowpasthumansshapedCanada’slandscapeandthewildlifespectaclesweseetoday.

It’s1974and15year-oldDannyisourguidethroughtheupsanddownsoflifewiththeBakerfamily.WitheldestdaughterSharon’sweddingloomingandthedocksfacingclosure,timesarechallenging.SotooareDanny’sattemptstogetclosertotheoppositesex.Fullofhumour,warmthanddramaCradleToGraveisbasedonactualeventsandcharacters.DadFred(PeterKay)isknowntoallandsundryasSpud,aproudSouthLondondockerwithapenchantforrackets,fiddlesandschemes.HiswifeBet(LucySpeed)loveshimdeeplybutlongsforthedaywhentheydoquaintthings-likeputmoneyintheelectricitymeter.Thenthere’sDanny’solderbrotherMichael(FrankieWilson),withhismodishandmuchmockedheadattire,andsisterSharon(AliceSykes)whowithherplimsole-wearingboyfriendisabouttotakeDannytothetheatreforaWestEndexperiencehewillneverforget.Throwinacoveteditemofclothing,aroguetortoiseandanearlybrushwithdeathandit’sbusinessasusualat11DebnamsRd.

《探长薇拉》改编自著名罪案小说家AnnCleeves的小说，由PaulRutman改编成剧本。布兰达·布莱斯饰演探长薇拉(Vera)，和《神探维兰德》中的Wallander一样，她也有各种属于自己的问题，死去父亲的阴影、孤独、体重影响的疾病……但案子总是排在第一位的。在年轻帅气的警探JoeAshworth(大卫·莱昂饰演)的协助下，两人共同破了许多案件，帮助了许多受害者的家人伸张正义。

男主DouglasPetersen（TomHollander饰）突然被妻子Connie（SaskiaReeves饰）告知，她不太肯定婚姻应否继续下去；不过在依然成行的欧洲家庭旅行中，Douglas决心要赢回妻子的爱，同时他还得修补与儿子Albie（TomTaylor饰）之间的关系。该剧根据DavidNicholls同名小说改编。

Mikemeijubar.netBiggs(BillyGardell饰)是一个体型稍显肥胖却心地善良的芝加哥警员，于一次偶然的机会在肥胖人士匿名交友会结识了同样体型丰满的小学老师MollyFlynn(MelissaMcCarthy饰)。二人从相识、相恋一路走来，和家人、朋友之间发生了无数令人捧腹的囧事。然而每一次啼笑皆非的状况背后，却总是氤氲着暖暖的温情。正如Mike的搭档CarlMcMillan(RenoWilson饰)所说，他们之所以拥有稍显庞大的身躯，是为了能够装得下他们宽广的心。在第一季末，Mike终于克服了自己的承诺恐惧症，在与Molly交往七个月后，将那枚在他们相识后两周就买下的订婚戒指交给了她。二人的婚后生活又会碰撞出怎样的火花，尽请期待9月27日回归的MikeandMolly第二季。

Filming has begun for Us, BBC One’s four-part drama adapted by David Nicholls from his hugely popular novel of the same name. Tom Hollander (Baptiste, The Night Manager) will be joined by Saskia Reeves (Luther, Shetland), Sofie Gråbøl (The Killing, Fortitude), Tom Taylor (Doctor Foster, The Dark Tower), Iain De Caestecker (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, The Fades) and Thaddea Graham (Curfew, The Letter for the King), with casting by Sarah Crowe. It is produced by Drama Republic and Bandstand Productions. Douglas Petersen (Tom Hollander) is blindsided when his wife Connie (Saskia Reeves) tells him that she’s not sure she wants to be married to him anymore. Agreeing to still go on their planned family grand tour of Europe, Douglas vows to win back the love of his wife and repair his troubled relationship with their son Albie (Tom Taylor). Reflecting David Nicholls' signature mix of humour and heartbreak, Us brings the Petersens' poignant and often hilarious story to life, taking viewers with them on their once-in-a-lifetime journey through some of the most beautiful cities in the world. David Nicholls says: “It’s a huge thrill to see the novel come to life, and with such a wonderful cast and production team. We want to make something funny, touching and beautiful, to really explore marriage and family life, all against this incredible backdrop.” Tom Hollander and Hannah Pescod say: “We are delighted to be working with Drama Republic and the great David Nicholls in bringing his beautiful novel to BBC One. The trials of the Petersens will strike a chord with many - a family tale for our times.” Piers Wenger, Controller of BBC Drama, says: “We feel so honoured to be bringing David’s beautiful novel to BBC One and to have the brilliant Tom Hollander and Saskia Reeves playing the leading roles. We are thrilled to work with David and Drama Republic once again and also with Bandstand Productions on their debut drama for the BBC.” Greg Brenman and Roanna Benn, Executive Producers for Drama Republic, say: “David Nicholls is a unique and rare talent who miraculously manages to intertwine profound emotion with full-on humour. This glorious adaptation has attracted an exceptional cast in Tom Hollander, Saskia Reeves and Sofie Gråbøl. We couldn’t be more excited to begin filming.” Us is executive produced by Greg Brenman and Roanna Benn for Drama Republic, Tom Hollander and Hannah Pescod for Bandstand Productions, Jo McClellan for BBC One and David Nicholls. It is directed by Lisa Siwe (Temple, Modus) and distributed internationally by BBC Studios. Filming will take place in London, Amsterdam, Venice, Barcelona and Paris.

33-year-oldDebbieMaddox(MarthaHowe-Douglas)isbecomingincreasinglyboredwithlifeasasuburbanstay-at-homemum.Thenonedayanelf(voiceofMathewBaynton)appearsfromaportalinhercupboardinsistingthatshe’sthe’ChosenOne’destinedtosaveYonderland,amagicallandthreatenedbytheevilNegatus(SimonFarnaby).Reluctantly,DebbieagreestomeetwiththeEldersoftherealm...onlytodiscoverthatthey’velostthescrollthatexplainswhattheChosenOneisactuallysupposedtodo.Yonderland,itturnsout,isaverysillyplaceindeed,anditwilltakeallDebbie’sresourcestocompleteeachweek’squestintimetopickupthechildrenfromschool.

FromthedirectorandproducersofTheSevenFivecomesOperationOdessa,atruecrimethrilleraboutaRussianmobster,aMiamiplayboyandaCubanspywhoteameduptosellanuclearsubmarinetoaColombiandrugcartel.AgangsterepicthathopscotchesfromBrooklyntoMiamiandCalitoMoscow,thedocumentarytellsthestoryofthreefriendswhosetouttohustletheRussianmob,theCalicartel,andtheDEAforthescoreofalifetime.Thetalebecameaninternationalmediasensation.Butthetruthaboutwhatreallyhappenedhasremainedanunderworldmyth-untilnow.