Archive for August, 2022

New streaming service ITVX to feature exclusive new shows

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New streaming service ITVX to feature exclusive new shows

New streaming service ITVX will be home to brand new and exclusive content.

Launching at the end of 2022, new TV shows including the Cold War drama A Spy Among Friends, starring Damian Lewis, will premiere exclusively on ITVX.

The six-episode series is based on the best-selling book by Ben Macintyre, which tells the true stories of British spies Nicholas Elliott and Kim Philby. Philby was infamously revealed to be a Soviet double agent in 1963.

Also joining ITVX is new family drama Riches, which stars Deborah Ayorinde, Hugh Quarshie and Hermione Norris. The glossy series revolves around the estranged daughter of a self-made millionaire, and has been described as “a love letter to Black London.”

David Tennant will portray poisoned KGB officer Alexander Litvinenko in new drama Litvinenko, whose 2006 death prompted one of the Metropolitan’s most complex ever investigations.

Coming-of-age drama Tell Me Everything explores what it is like for teenagers growing up in the 2020s. Mental health struggles and personal tragedies make Mark O’Sullivan’s drama a compelling watch.

A thrilling new drama about a grieving mother and the man she believes murdered her daughter, Without Sin, also joins ITVX’s line-up. Starring Vicky McClure and Johnny Harris, Without Sin tells the story of a family struggling to cope with the murder of their teenage daughter. When presented an opportunity to speak to the man imprisoned for the crime, mother Stella Tomlinson is not prepared for what she learns.

Natural world documentary A Year On Planet Earth will showcase 365 days in the lives of animals. Stephen Fry narrates this unique new series, which explores the interconnection of wildlife across the globe and how animals respond to unexpected events.

And finally, PLEBS is back with a new feature length edition of the comedy: Barbarian Invasion. Marcus, Grumio, Jason and Aurelius reunite as they join the army during peace time, hoping to reap the benefits. It all goes to pot as war is declared and they find themselves fighting for a cause they don’t believe in.

ITVX launches later in 2022.

England’s women beat Germany in record-breaking Euro 2022 final

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England’s women beat Germany in record-breaking Euro 2022 final

A record-breaking TV audience tuned in to watch England’s victory over Germany in the Euro 2022 final.

The Women’s Euro 2022 final was broadcast live on BBC One to a peak audience of 17.4 million. A further 5.9 million streamed the game online using iPlayer and BBC Sport services.

The victory safely beat the previous women’s football record, when 11.7 million tuned in to watch England’s 2019 World Cup semi-final defeat to the United States.

England’s first trophy success since 1966 also claimed the UK’s largest TV audience of the year 2022 so far.

Inside Wembley Stadium, a record 87,192 watched the game in person. Following expansion work on Wembley Stadium, this is the largest attendance of any Men’s or Women’s European final.

The final itself was closely contested between two well-matched sides. Both England and Germany had won all their games in the competition prior to meeting in the final, with both sides featuring the tournament’s biggest goal scorers.

It took until the second half for England to break the deadlock, with substitute Ella Toone’s deft chip over German keeper Merle Frohms. The celebration was short-lived, however, when 11 minutes from full time Germany equalised with a goal from Lina Magull.

Forced into extra time, the country feared yet another penalty heartbreak until finally a desperate Chloe Kelly broke through on 110 minutes. Her elated celebration will undoubtedly be etched in TV memory, as will the award-winning performances of England’s team.

The best additions to Netflix in August 2022

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The best additions to Netflix in August 2022

The long-awaited Netflix adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman premieres this August on Netflix.

Starring Tom Sturridge and Gwendoline Christie, the new drama is based on the acclaimed DC Comics series.

Netflix is also the place to go for exciting new thrillers this summer. Catch new Korean action drama Carter on August 5, identical twin mystery Echoes on August 19 and German revenge drama Kleo on August 19.

Here are our top Netflix picks for August 2022:

1. Wedding Season

Facing familial pressure to get married, two young people pretend to date to escape the hassle of ‘wedding season’.

Available on August 4

2. Carter

A thrilling new Korean action drama about a man with no memories, who becomes enlisted in a top-secret mission.

Available on August 5

3. The Sandman

A new adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s comic book series, which stars Tom Sturridge as Morpheus and Gwendoline Christie as Lucifer.

Available on August 5

4. Never Have I Ever (Season 3)

The penultimate season of the hit coming-of-age drama, created by Mindy Kaling.

Available on August 12

5. Day Shift

A new action comedy about a working father who lives a dual life as both a pool cleaner and a vampire hunter.

Available on August 12

6. Look Both Ways

Lili Reinhart stars as a teenage girl whose life diverges on the eve of her graduation. In one future, she falls pregnant and stays in her hometown. In another, she pursues her career in a new city.

Available on August 17

7. Echoes

Two identical twins share a dark secret: they regularly swap lives, husbands, houses and children. That is, until one of them goes missing.

Available on August 19

8. Kleo

A new German thriller about a former spy who goes on a revenge mission against those who conspired against her.

Available on August 19

9. Selling the OC

A new Selling Sunset spin-off that sees the Oppenheim Group set up office in Orange County, California.

Available on August 24

10. Me Time

Kevin Hart and Mark Wahlberg star in a new comedy about a wild lads weekend while the missus and kids are away.

Available on August 26