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If you were a struggling actor in the U.K. in the early 2010s, odds are you probably auditioned for "Game of Thrones." Set in the epic world created by George R.R. Martin and considered one of the best fantasy shows of all time, the series showcased an expansive roster of widely beloved (and horribly loathsome) characters. That cast included all-time greats of British film and theater, like Sean Bean and Charles Dance, as well as future stars like Emilia Clarke and Kit Harington.

However, as with any popular show, many actors auditioned or were offered parts that never materialized, or perhaps not in the way they had anticipated. From future A-listers who HBO unbelievably rejected to big names the show wasn't able to convince to be a part of the pop culture phenomenon, these are 15 actors who were almost cast on "Game of Thrones," but thankfully, for the actors...

With Season 2 of Andor just weeks away, promotion for the highly anticipated series is ramping up. One way was the official Star Wars YouTube channel hosted a discussion with series creator, Tony Gilroy. There he revealed his favorite scene from Season 1, and it's probably not what you expect.

Via ScreenRant, Gilroy revealed his favorite scene is between Syril Karn, played by Kyler Soller, and his boss Chief Inspector Hyne, played by Rupert Vansittart in episode 1, "Kassa." In the scene, Syril tells Hyne about the murder of two Preox-Morlana guards after they had a run-in with Cassian Andor. Though to be clear, Syril didn't know it was Cassian at that time.

Hyne hears him out, and then dismisses the guards' deaths as an accident, basically telling Syril to drop the case. Syril is horrified that the men won't get justice. However, Hyne doesn't want to bring the Empire to Morlana and...

Tony Gilroy reveals his favorite scene in Andor. The critically acclaimed live-action Star Wars series, which takes place in the five years before Rogue One and A New Hope, is returning for its second and final season. Gilroy was brought on to help with rewrites and reshoots for Rogue One, which led to him being the showrunner of Andor. After a decade of working on Star Wars, Gilroy's work with the franchise culminates with the highly anticipated story of Andor season 2.

While discussing Andor with the official Star Wars YouTube channel, Gilroy revealed that his favorite scene is between Syril Karn (Kyle Soller) and Chief Inspector Hyne (Rupert Vansittart) in season 1, episode 1. The scene involves Syril reporting on the deaths of two peers, only for Hyne ordering him to cover it up.Gilroy says that the scene is where he "relaxes" when watching the show. He discusses how the scene...

Season 2 of The Diplomat unraveled the mystery of who attacked a British submarine, why, and what the political repercussions would be. Keri Russell's Kate Wyler led the way through the ups and downs of international politics, slowly unwinding the complicated conspiracy behind the matter.

By the last episode of the season, Kate was ready to embrace her potential role as Vice President of the United States, while her husband, Hal (played by Rufus Sewell), went rogue to try to make it happen. Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Nicol Trowbridge (Rory Kinnear) hedges on his political future, Stuart Heyford (Ato Essandoh) gets the last word with former girlfriend Eidra Park (Ali Ahn), and Vice President Grace Penn (Allison Janney in her latest political role) sees her career drastically change in an instant.

In the end, the Season 2 finale of The Diplomat brought the story arc full circle and left audiences with...

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Television and film superstar Keri Russell delivered yet another knockout performance when she headlined the Netflix political thriller The Diplomat, in which the Golden Globe-winner appears as US ambassador to the UK Kate Wyler as she attempts to navigate her newly-appointed position while dealing with the constant media scrutiny on both her personal and professional life. Russell stars alongside famous faces like Rufus Sewell, Rory Kinnear, and Allison Janney in the critically acclaimed streaming sensation.

With two seasons under its belt and a buzzed-about third installment currently in development, fans of the Emmy-nominated series may be surprised to realize just how realistic and accurate The Diplomat is, as its creator and producers went to great measures to ensure the political program accurately captured the world of foreign diplomacy.

With The Diplomat returning to the office for Season 3, all eyes turn to U.S. Ambassador to the UK, Kate Wyler (Keri Russell), and her attempt to prevent war following an attack on a British aircraft carrier. At last glance, Wyler discovers who was responsible for the attack, setting up an intense showdown when Season 3 returns in 2025.

At the heart of the conflict lies a mysterious character named Ronnie Buckhurst (Jess Chanliau), an emissary officer who fans may remember from the harrowing Season 1 finale and Season 2 premiere. In addition to identifying Ronnie and recollecting their role in Season 1, explaining their role in Season 2 will help fans understand what transpired with their character. It's also important to note whether Ronnie has survived long enough to appear in Season 3.

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“The Diplomat” star Rory Kinnear has joined Will Sharpe and Paul Bettany in Joe Barton’s upcoming Sky limited series “Amadeus.”

Based on the story of famed composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sharpe stars as the virtuoso while Bettany plays his fierce rival, Italian composer Antonio Salieri.

Kinnear, who is also known for his turns in “Skyfall” and “Men” has been cast as Emperor Joseph.

Joining them are Lucy Cohu (“Becoming Jane”) as Cecilia Weber, Jonathan Aris (“The Sixth Commandment”) as Leopold Mozart, Ényì Okoronkwo (“Renegade Nell”) as Da Ponte, Jessica Alexander (“The Little Mermaid”) as Katerina and Hugh Sachs (“Bridgerton”) as Von Strack.

Paul Bazely (“Such Brave Girls”), Rupert Vansittart (“Game of Thrones”), Anastasia Martin (“In From The Cold”), Nancy Farino (“Masters of the Air”), Olivia-Mai Barrett (“Invasion”), Viola Prettejohn (“The Crown”) and Jyuddah Jaymes (“Hijack”) round out the cast.

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Since it premiered on Netflix in 2020, fans of Bridgerton have shown their love for the series through hilarious memes. Produced by Shonda Rhimes production company Shondaland, Bridgerton incorporates modern storytelling elements when exploring the lives of characters living in London during the Regency period. Based on the Bridgerton romance book series by Julie Quinn, each season of Bridgerton is expected to highlight a different sibling's love story, and there are eight Bridgerton siblings: Anthony, Benedict, Colin, Daphne, Eloise, Francesca, Gregory, and Hyacinth. Daphne was the protagonist of season 1, Anthony season 2, and Colin will be the star of Bridgerton season 3.

The Netflix series takes the best tropes from Regency period dramas like angst, longing, and fantasy and elevates the genre through its diverse cast and steamy scenes. With multiple seasons and a spinoff, Bridgerton is one of Netflix's most-watched series, and more Bridgerton spinoffs are expected because of its success.

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[This story contains spoilers for Andor’s first three episodes, as well as mild references to episode four.]

Throughout the Star Wars franchise, the Imperial characters have mostly been black and white, but with Andor exploring two lesser-known branches of the Empire, Denise Gough and Kyle Soller believe that their characters will add a little more gray to the mix.

Gough’s character, Dedra Meero, who will be introduced in episode four, is a supervisor for the Imperial Security Bureau, and a small detail of the Cassian Andor case falls within her purview, leading her to spearhead an investigation. However, as one of only two women on the Isb’s leadership council, she faces some roadblocks along the way. But for Gough, it’s more than just a matter of gender.

“She sees these other lazy guys getting to have power that they don’t deserve to have. I don’t think she thinks of herself as being a woman in a man’s world.

HBO and BBC period drama Gentleman Jack has been handed a second season. Sally Wainwright’s Suranne Jones-fronted series will return for another eight-part run.

It comes as the Lookout Point-produce drama is still on the air. The series debuted on HBO on April 22 in its new Monday night slot and on the BBC on May 19. It became the BBC’s biggest new drama launch of the year with an average overnight audience of 5.1 million viewers.

Written by Happy Valley creator Wainwright, it tells the story of Anne Lister, played by Jones, who had a passion for life and a mind for business, and bucked society’s expectations at every turn.

Gentleman Jack focuses on Regency landowner Lister in the period drama, which is set in 1832 Halifax, West Yorkshire. She is determined to transform the fate of her faded ancestral home, Shibden Hall, by reopening the coal mines and marrying well.

Gentleman Jack has become the BBC’s biggest new drama launch of the year and the British broadcaster most successful new scripted series since Jenna Coleman-fronted psychological thriller The Cry.

The HBO co-production, which stars Suranne Jones, scored an average of 5.1M viewers with a peak of 5.6M on Sunday night in a 9pm slot. It secured an average share of 27.2% across the hour.

This comes after Coleman’s Australian-set drama averaged 5.7M viewers last year with a peak of 6.3M, compared with Bodyguard’s opening audience of 6.7M last year.

Gentleman Jack launched on April 22 in HBO’s new Monday night slot. It is created, written and co-directed by Happy Valley’s Sally Wainwright. The drama, which is produced by War and Peace producer Lookout Point, tells the story of a woman who had a passion for life and a mind for business, and bucked society’s expectations at every turn.

Gentleman Jack, the period drama fronted by Doctor Foster’s Suranne Jones, will debut on HBO on Monday April 22 – marking one of the first scripted series to play in the new premium broadcaster’s new slot.

The series, which is a co-production with the BBC, is created, written and co-directed by Happy Valley’s Sally Wainwright. It will join series including mini-series Chernobyl, Catherine The Great , His Dark Materials and the final season of The Deuce in the newly opened 10pm Monday slot.

The drama, which is produced by War and Peace producer Lookout Point, tells the story of a woman who had a passion for life and a mind for business, and bucked society’s expectations at every turn. The Killing star Sofie Gråbøl and Happy Valley star Katherine Kelly also star.

It will air later this spring on the BBC in the UK.

Jones plays Regency landowner Lister in the period drama,...

Lily James and Alicia Vikander have signed on to the cast of the upcoming Four Weddings and a Funeral short film set to premiere on NBC’s Red Nose Day.

James and Vikander will join original Four Weddings cast members Hugh Grant, Andie MacDowell and Kristin Scott Thomas in One Red Nose Day And A Wedding short, which picks up 25 years after the original hit British comedy. It will air exclusively in the U.S. as part of NBC’s night of programming supporting Red Nose Day on May 23. UK fans will get a sneak peak of One Red Nose Day and Wedding, which airs as part of Red Nose Day in the UK, tonight on BBC One. You watch the teaser clip below.

John Hannah, Rowan Atkinson, James Fleet, David Haig, Sophie Thompson, David Bower, Robin McCaffrey, Anna Chancellor, Rupert Vansittart, Simon Kunz, Sara Crowe and Timothy Walker also star in the short.

The all-star Four Weddings and a Funeral return — set to air in the U.K. on Friday as part of the BBC's Red Nose Day coverage — has added two major names.

First rumored in December, Alicia Vikander and Lily James have now officially joined One Red Nose Day and a Wedding, picking up 25 years after the iconic 1994 original and reuniting Hugh Grant, Andie MacDowell, Kristin Scott Thomas, John Hannah and Rowan Atkinson.

James Fleet, David Haig, Sophie Thompson, David Bower, Robin McCaffrey, Anna Chancellor, Rupert Vansittart, Simon Kunz, Sara Crowe and Timothy Walker are also starring ...

The all-star Four Weddings and a Funeral return – set to air in the U.K. on Friday as part of the BBC's Red Nose Day coverage – has added two major names.

First rumored in December, Alicia Vikander and Lily James have now officially joined One Red Nose Day and a Wedding, picking up 25 years after the iconic 1994 original and reuniting Hugh Grant, Andie MacDowell, Kristin Scott Thomas, John Hannah and Rowan Atkinson.

James Fleet, David Haig, Sophie Thompson, David Bower, Robin McCaffrey, Anna Chancellor, Rupert Vansittart, Simon Kunz, Sara Crowe and Timothy Walker are also starring ...

25 years after its release, the cast of Four Weddings and a Funeral are back for a good cause — and the first trailer of their highly-anticipated reunion is here!

Back in December, People reported that Hugh Grant, Andie MacDowell, Kristin Scott Thomas, Rowan Atkinson, John Hannah, David Bower, James Fleet, David Haig, Rupert Vansittart, and the rest of the cast were filming a 12-minute sequel to the classic 1994 film to benefit Comic Relief‘s Red Nose Day 2019.

Their finished product, appropriately titled One Red Nose Day and a Wedding, will air on NBC this May. And in the first trailer for the sketch,...

The Four Weddings and a Funeral mini sequel trailer has been released. The short sequel was made to take part in this year's Red Nose Day. The annual event funds programs that keep children safe, healthy, and educated. Over the years, Red Nose Day has raised over $1.3 billion for 50 states and Puerto Rico, along with 38 countries around the world, impacting the lives of over 16 million children in the process. The event takes place on May 23rd this year, which is when the Four Weddings and a Funeral sequel will be released to the public.

The Four Weddings and a Funeral mini sequel is officially titled One Red Nose Day and a Wedding and it will air on NBC. The special sequel brings the original cast together after 25 years. Hugh Grant, Andie MacDowell, Kristin Scott Thomas, John Hannah, Rowan Atkinson, James Fleet, David Haig, Sophie Thompson, David Bower, Robin McCaffrey, Anna Chancellor,...

Hugh Grant’s Charles and Andi MacDowell’s Carrie are back in the first clip for the charity spinoff of classic Brit flick Four Weddings And A Funeral.

The BBC and NBC have unveiled a trailer for the return of Richard Curtis’ film, which features much of the original cast, who reunited to make short film One Red Nose Day And A Wedding.

There’s speculation that it’s set at Charles’ daughter’s wedding and the clip certainly suggests nuptials.

Richard Curtis, who wrote the original film and is the co-founder of charity telethon Red Nose Day, has written the short for the 2019 edition of the charity fundraiser. Cast will include Grant, MacDowell, Kristin Scott Thomas, John Hannah, Rowan Atkinson, James Fleet, David Haig, Sophie Thompson, David Bower, Robin McCaffrey, Anna Chancellor, Rupert Vansittart, Simon Kunz, Sara Crowe and Timothy Walker. They will be joined by special guests.

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The cast of Four Weddings and a Funeral is adding one more event to its collective social calendar. Twenty-five years after the romantic comedy’s release, the stars are reuniting for Red Nose Day follow-up — appropriately titled One Red Nose Day and a Wedding — and thanks to NBC, we now have our first look at the highly anticipated gathering.

Posted to Instagram on Wednesday, the trailer finds Hugh Grant (Charles), Andie MacDowell (Carrie), James Fleet (Tom), Kristin Scott Thomas (Fiona), John Hannah (Matthew), David Bower (David), David Haig (Bernard), Rowan Atkinson (Father Gerald), Rupert Vansittart (George) and more reintroducing themselves to the camera by name.

Red Nose Day, the national fundraising campaign to end child poverty, returns to NBC for the annual three-hour primetime charity special on May 23, 2019.

Created by Love Actually and Notting Hill writer-director Richard Curtis, Red Nose Day has raised nearly $150 million since launching in the U.S. in 2015, and has helped more than 16 million children in the U.S. and around the world.

Included as part of the programming for the 2019 special will be previously announced short film One Red Nose Day And A Wedding, written by Curtis, who penned the original film Four Weddings and a Funeral. Cast includes Four Weddings stars Hugh Grant, Andie MacDowell, Kristin Scott Thomas, John Hannah, Rowan Atkinson, James Fleet, David Haig, Sophie Thompson, David Bower, Robin McCaffrey, Anna Chancellor, Rupert Vansittart, Simon Kunz, Sara Crowe and Timothy Walker. Four Weddings director Mike Newell directs the new installment, which picks up 25 years after the original film.

An official Four Weddings and a Funeral reunion is happening 25 years later. Writer Richard Curtis, as well as the majority of the cast from the classic romantic comedy, are getting back together to make a new short for Red Nose Day 2019 that will air in the U.K. and in the U.S. as part of the programming lineup for the charity event. The key creative team behind the 1994 classic, both in front of and behind the camera, are all on board.

The new short, which is titled One Red Nose Day and a Wedding, is currently in production and is being directed by Mike Newell, who also helmed Four Weddings and a Funeral. Hugh Grant, Andie MacDowell, Kristin Scott Thomas, John Hannah, Rowan Atkinson, James Fleet, David Haig, Sophie Thompson, David Bower, Robin McCaffrey, Anna Chancellor, Rupert Vansittart, Simon Kunz, Sara Crowe and Timothy Walker are all set to star in the new short,...

Get ready to relive Hugh Grant dropping F-bombs in the rain and Rowan Atkinson bumbling through marriage ceremonies as the cast of “Four Weddings and a Funeral” are reuniting for the first time in 25 years.

Creator Richard Curtis is getting the stars of the 1994 British romantic comedy back together for a special Red Nose Day short film dubbed “One Red Nose Day and a Wedding,” it was announced Wednesday.

Once again directed by Mike Newell, the short features Grant, Andie MacDowell, Kristin Scott Thomas, John Hannah, Atkinson, James Fleet, David Haig, Sophie Thompson, David Bower, Robin McCaffrey, Anna Chancellor, Rupert Vansittart, Simon Kunz, Sara Crowe and Timothy Walker. They will also be joined by special guest stars.

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The cast and creators of iconic Brit comedy Four Weddings And A Funeral are reuniting to make charity short film One Red Nose Day And A Wedding.

Richard Curtis, who wrote the original film and is the co-founder of charity telethon Red Nose Day, has written the short for the 2019 edition of the charity fundraiser. It is currently in production.

Cast will include Hugh Grant, Andie MacDowell, Kristin Scott Thomas, John Hannah, Rowan Atkinson, James Fleet, David Haig, Sophie Thompson, David Bower, Robin McCaffrey, Anna Chancellor, Rupert Vansittart, Simon Kunz, Sara Crowe and Timothy Walker. They will be joined by special guests.

Four Weddings director Mike Newell is returning to direct the new installment, which picks up 25 years after the original film. The short will premiere on BBC One on Friday, March 15. It will also feature as part of NBC’s programming for Red Nose Day USA in May. The...

The Killing star Sofie Gråbøl and Happy Valley star Katherine Kelly have joined HBO and BBC drama Gentleman Jack.

The pair will star alongside Suranne Jones in the eight-part series, which was created by Happy Valley creator Sally Wainwright. The series is produced by War and Peace producer Lookout Point for the premium U.S. cable network and British public broadcaster.

Kelly plays Elizabeth Sutherland, the sister of Anne Lister’s intended wife Ann Walker, played by Peaky Blinders’ Sophie Rundle, whilst Gråbøl will appear towards the end of the series as Queen Marie of Denmark. Her appearance will be shot on location in Copenhagen. Jones plays Regency landowner Lister in the period drama, which is set in 1832 Halifax, West Yorkshire. Gentleman Jack focuses on the landowner, who is determined to transform the fate of her faded ancestral home, Shibden Hall, by reopening the coal mines and marrying well. The...

The 15th Annual Gold Derby TV Award winners were announced on Thursday, September 6, during a live webcast announcement (watch it above). These prizes were decided by hundreds of Gold Derby users who arguably know more about the television landscape than a lot of TV academy members. And they spread the wealth when picking this year’s recipients. “The Assassination of Gianni Versace” was the biggest winner with four awards, followed by “The Handmaid’s Tale” with three, but the top series prizes actually went to “Game of Thrones” and “Atlanta.”

“Versace” swept the longform categories, claiming Best Limited Series, Best Movie/Mini Actor (Darren Criss), Best Movie/Mini Supporting Actress (Judith Light) and Best Movie/Mini Supporting Actor (Cody Fern). The last two prizes in that field went to “USS Callister (Black Mirror)” (Best TV Movie) and “The Tale” (Best Movie/Mini Actress for Laura Dern).

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Mark your calendars: the winners of the 15th Annual Gold Derby TV Awards will be announced on Thursday, September 6, at 9:00am Pacific/12:00pm Eastern. There’s still time to vote for your favorite TV shows, episodes and performances, or to edit your ballot if you’ve changed your mind in some categories. But act fast: voting closes on Friday night at 11:00pm Pacific/2:00am Eastern. As I’m writing this, the closest races are coming down to just a handful of votes, so every vote counts.

Of course, I’m not going to tell you which races are close and who between. You’ll have to wait until next Thursday to find that out.

To refresh your memory about this year’s contenders, “This is Us” is the most nominated program of the year with nine bids including Best Drama Series. “The Assassination of Gianni Versace...

When it comes to the SAG Awards, size often matters. The most massive casts often run off with the ensemble prizes, which explains how “Lost” found victory at the 2005 ceremony, and how “Downton Abbey” (2012) was able to take down two-time champ “Boardwalk Empire” (2010-2011). This year, however, Gold Derby’s SAG TV predictions favor Hulu’s “The Handmaid’s Tale” to prevail despite having the second-smallest cast. Are we crazy for going against bigger ensembles?

“The Handmaid’s Tale” boasts 10 cast members on the voting ballot, ahead of only Netflix’s “The Crown” at five. Comparatively, the other nominated dramas each feature more than a dozen actors: HBO’s “Game of Thrones” at 30, Netflix’s “Stranger Things” at 17 and NBC’s “This Is Us” at 13. In recent years “Game of Thrones” and “Downton Abbey” always had the biggest casts, with “Downton” beating the HBO fantasy series in 2014 and 2015.

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The Foyle's War TV show on ITV was cancelled after eight seasons, because of rising production costs. Creator Anthony Horowitz tells Digital Spy he was ready for the British detective drama series to end. In the Us, some seasons of Foyle's War aired on PBS. The complete Foyle's War TV series is available for streaming on Acorn.TV (but Acorn's series numbering is confusing).

Foyle's War is set during and after World War II, with the eighth and final season set in 1947. Michael Kitchen stars as detective Christopher Foyle. The Doyle's War TV series cast also includes: Honeysuckle Weeks, Ellie Haddington, Tim McMullan, Daniel Weyman, Jeremy Swift, Rupert Vansittart, and Hermione Gulliford.

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After last week's episode of Game of Thrones, the preview for Sunday night's Book of the Stranger gave us our first look at Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish (Aidan Gillen), who has been mysteriously absent through the first three episodes of Season 6. Of course, the show had more important matters to delve into, such as the resurrection of Jon Snow (Kit Harington). For those who need their Littlefinger fix, rest easy, because today we have new photos from Book of the Stranger featuring a closer look at Littlefinger and more characters from Westeros, including a sibling reunion.

In HBO's preview for Book of the Shadow, Littlefinger is seen telling Robin Arryn (Lino Facioli) and Lord Yohn Royce (Rupert Vansittart) in The Vale that Sansa has escaped from Winterfell and that she is in danger. Last season, it was Littlefinger who helped set up the arranged marriage with the treacherous Ramsay Bolton (Iwan Rheon...

Shortly after tonight's episode of Game of Thrones, HBO released a new preview for this season's fourth episode, "Book of the Stranger", which airs Sunday, May 15 at 9 Pm Et. This new preview teases a number of new developments in Westeros, as this new season continues to unfold. If you haven't yet watched tonight's episode, "Oathbreaker", there will be numerous spoilers below, so read on at your own risk.

We didn't see Sansa Stark (Sophie Turner), Brienne of Tarth (Gwendoline Christie) or Podrick (Daniel Portman) in tonight's episode, but we see they return in next week's episode in this preview. We learned in the second episode that Sansa has finally accepted Brienne's offer of protection, as they started their journey to Castle Black, so Sansa could reunite with Jon Snow (Kit Harington). This preview shows that they have all arrived at Castle Black, but Jon may not be there when they arrive.

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HBO has released some pictures from Game Of Thrones' season 6 episode 10, the massive finale known as "The Winds Of Winter"...

Game Of Thrones season 6 episodes: "The Winds Of Winter" is next

Game Of Thrones season 6 episode 10 - the finale of the current run - is just around the corner. It's going by the title The Winds Of Winter, and looks set to thrust all of the main storylines forward.

You can see six images from the episode at the start of the gallery above, and you can watch the trailer for the episode here...

The Winds Of Winter was directed by the mighty Miguel Sapochnik (Hardhome, Battle Of The Bastards). The episode's running time is 69 minutes, making it the longest-ever episode of HBO's swords and sorcery series.

Our review of the previous episode - season 6 episode 9, Battle Of The Bastards - can be found by clicking here.

Looking for news, casting, rumours and more about the next season of HBO's Game Of Thrones? Then you've come to the right place...

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This is news we were all expecting, but welcome nonetheless. After a season's absence, Isaac Hempstead-Wright, aka Bran Stark, will be returning in Game Of Thrones season 6. Presumably, that means catching up with Hodor and Meera, too.

The last we saw the second-to-youngest Stark boy, he had finally completed his quest to meet the Three-Eyed Raven and was about to begin another, a training journey with the Children of the Forest which would teach him more about his Warg powers.

Here's what Hempstead-Wright told The Irish Examiner about Bran's return to the show:

“I can’t say a lot but I am back this season, and it’s going to get particularly interesting with Bran. He has some interesting visions."

"I missed the whole of...

ITV has announced that Foyle's War will end after its current series.

The long-running period drama starring Michael Kitchen will air its final episode on Sunday (January 18) at 8pm.

The final episode 'Elise' will see Christopher Foyle (Kitchen) solving his final ever case in the two-hour special. It will feature Foyle looking into Hilda Pierce's (Ellie Haddington) secret role during the war, following an assassination attempt on her life.

Writer and creator Anthony Horowitz said: "It feels a terrible wrench to say goodbye to characters I've lived with for more than 15 years. But the truth is that I'm not sure there are any more stories to tell and anyway it was always my intention to end on a high note and I think this year's episodes are the very best we've done.

"I'm proud of what we've achieved with Foyle's War and I'm very grateful to the audience that has...

Take another look @ behind-the-scenes set images from HBO's "Game of Thrones" Season 4, based on the second half of "A Storm of Swords", the third of the "A Song of Ice and Fire" novels by author George R. R. Martin.

New season cast members include Roger Ashton-Griffiths as Mace Tyrell the Lord of Highgarden, Lu Corfield as a Mole Town bordello owner, Paola Dionisotti as Lady Anya Waynwood, a bannerman of House Arryn and Hoji Fortuna in an unknown role.

Joel Fry is Hizdahr zo Loraq, the young scion of an ancient Meereenese noble family, Mark Gatiss is Tycho Nestoris, a representative of the Iron Bank of Braavos, Joseph Gatt is Styr, the Magnar of Thenn, a Wildling leader and Saffie Jacobs is one of Craster's many wives.

Jane McGrath plays a Wildling, Deirdre Monaghan is Morag Craster, one of Craster's many wives, Pedro Pascal is Oberyn Martell, called the "Red...

"Game of Thrones" is known for killing off major characters, often times without warning. A new piece of key art from the upcoming season 4 promises that the trend will continue.  With more and more characters joining the ever-widening "Song of Ice and Fire" fray, it's a good bet that some of them won't last for long, while some more familiar faces will also be in jeopardy.  Feast your eyes on this dire warning: There's that pesky three-eyed crow again, which is never really a good sign. And don't think that the "Men" in the image means that the show's female characters are in the clear, because fans know that's certainly not the case.  Season 4 features returning stars Emilia Clarke, Peter Dinklage, Kit Harington, Lena Headey, Sophie Turner, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and Jack Gleeson. Newcomers include Pedro Pascal, Roger Ashton-Griffiths, Mark Gatiss, Paola Dionisotti, Rupert Vansittart, and approximately 10,000 others.  "Game of Thrones" returns on April 6 at 9 p.

Sneak Peek more footage from "Game Of Thrones" Season 4, based on the second half of "A Storm of Swords", the third of the "A Song of Ice and Fire" novels by author George R. R. Martin.

New cast members include Roger Ashton-Griffiths as 'Mace Tyrell' the 'Lord of Highgarden', Lu Corfield as a 'Mole Town' bordello owner and Paola Dionisotti as 'Lady Anya Waynwood', a bannerman of 'House Arryn'.

Joel Fry is 'Hizdahr zo Loraq', young scion of an ancient 'Meereenese' noble family, Mark Gatiss is 'Tycho Nestoris', a representative of the 'Iron Bank of Braavos', Joseph Gatt is 'Styr', the 'Magnar of Thenn' and Saffie Jacobs is one of Craster's wives.

Jane McGrath plays a 'Wildling', Deirdre Monaghan is 'Morag Craster' and Pedro Pascal is 'Oberyn Martell', aka 'Red Viper', younger brother of 'Doran Martell'.

Daniel Rabin is 'Lord Blackmont', a bannerman of 'House Martell' and Alisdair Simpson is 'Knight of the Gate',...

Sneak Peek the new 14 minute extended preview "Ice and Fire: A Foreshadowing" from "Game Of Thrones" Season 4, revealing more footage, based on the second half of "A Storm of Swords", the third of the "A Song of Ice and Fire" novels by author George R. R. Martin.

New cast members include Roger Ashton-Griffiths as 'Mace Tyrell' the 'Lord of Highgarden', Lu Corfield as a 'Mole Town' bordello owner and Paola Dionisotti as 'Lady Anya Waynwood', a bannerman of 'House Arryn'.

Joel Fry is 'Hizdahr zo Loraq', young scion of an ancient 'Meereenese' noble family, Mark Gatiss is 'Tycho Nestoris', a representative of the 'Iron Bank of Braavos', Joseph Gatt is 'Styr', the 'Magnar of Thenn' and Saffie Jacobs is one of Craster's wives.

Jane McGrath plays a 'Wildling', Deirdre Monaghan is 'Morag Craster' and Pedro Pascal is 'Oberyn Martell', aka 'Red Viper', younger brother of 'Doran Martell'.

Daniel Rabin is 'Lord Blackmont',...

Sneak Peek more footage from "Game Of Thrones" Season 4 based on the second half of "A Storm of Swords", the third of the "A Song of Ice and Fire" novels by author George R. R. Martin.

New cast members include Roger Ashton-Griffiths as 'Mace Tyrell' the 'Lord of Highgarden', Lu Corfield as a 'Mole Town' bordello owner and Paola Dionisotti as 'Lady Anya Waynwood', a bannerman of 'House Arryn'.

Joel Fry is 'Hizdahr zo Loraq', young scion of an ancient 'Meereenese' noble family, Mark Gatiss is 'Tycho Nestoris', a representative of the 'Iron Bank of Braavos', Joseph Gatt is 'Styr', the 'Magnar of Thenn' and Saffie Jacobs is one of Craster's wives.

Jane McGrath plays a 'Wildling', Deirdre Monaghan is 'Morag Craster' and Pedro Pascal is 'Oberyn Martell', aka 'Red Viper', younger brother of 'Doran Martell'.

Daniel Rabin is 'Lord Blackmont', a bannerman of 'House Martell' and Alisdair Simpson is 'Knight of the Gate',...

Sneak Peek a new trailer, revealing more footage from "Game Of Thrones" Season 4 based on the second half of "A Storm of Swords", the third of the "A Song of Ice and Fire" novels by author George R. R. Martin.

New cast members include Roger Ashton-Griffiths as 'Mace Tyrell' the 'Lord of Highgarden', Lu Corfield as a 'Mole Town' bordello owner and Paola Dionisotti as 'Lady Anya Waynwood', a bannerman of 'House Arryn'.

Joel Fry is 'Hizdahr zo Loraq', young scion of an ancient 'Meereenese' noble family, Mark Gatiss is 'Tycho Nestoris', a representative of the 'Iron Bank of Braavos', Joseph Gatt is 'Styr', the 'Magnar of Thenn' and Saffie Jacobs is one of Craster's wives.

Jane McGrath plays a 'Wildling', Deirdre Monaghan is 'Morag Craster' and Pedro Pascal is 'Oberyn Martell', aka 'Red Viper', younger brother of 'Doran Martell'.

Daniel Rabin is 'Lord Blackmont', a bannerman of 'House Martell'...

Sneak Peek more new images and footage from HBO's "Game of Thrones" Season 4, based on the second half of "A Storm of Swords", the third of the "A Song of Ice and Fire" novels by author George R. R. Martin.

New cast members include Roger Ashton-Griffiths as 'Mace Tyrell' the 'Lord of Highgarden', Lu Corfield as a 'Mole Town' bordello owner and Paola Dionisotti as 'Lady Anya Waynwood', a bannerman of 'House Arryn'.

Joel Fry is 'Hizdahr zo Loraq', young scion of an ancient 'Meereenese' noble family, Mark Gatiss is 'Tycho Nestoris', a representative of the 'Iron Bank of Braavos', Joseph Gatt is 'Styr', the 'Magnar of Thenn' and Saffie Jacobs is one of Craster's wives.

Jane McGrath plays a 'Wildling', Deirdre Monaghan is 'Morag Craster' and Pedro Pascal is 'Oberyn Martell', aka 'Red Viper', younger brother of 'Doran Martell'.

Daniel Rabin is 'Lord Blackmont', a bannerman of 'House Martell'...

Sneak Peek more new footage from HBO's "Game of Thrones" Season 4, based on the second half of "A Storm of Swords", the third of the "A Song of Ice and Fire" novels by author George R. R. Martin.

New cast members include Roger Ashton-Griffiths as 'Mace Tyrell' the 'Lord of Highgarden', Lu Corfield as a 'Mole Town' bordello owner and Paola Dionisotti as 'Lady Anya Waynwood', a bannerman of 'House Arryn'.

Joel Fry is 'Hizdahr zo Loraq', young scion of an ancient 'Meereenese' noble family, Mark Gatiss is 'Tycho Nestoris', a representative of the 'Iron Bank of Braavos', Joseph Gatt is 'Styr', the 'Magnar of Thenn' and Saffie Jacobs is one of Craster's wives.

Jane McGrath plays a 'Wildling', Deirdre Monaghan is 'Morag Craster', Pedro Pascal is 'Oberyn Martell', aka 'Red Viper', younger brother of 'Doran Martell', Daniel Rabin is 'Lord Blackmont', a bannerman of 'House Martell' and Alisdair Simpson is 'Knight of the Gate',...

Sneak Peek the new trailer revealing more footage from HBO's "Game of Thrones" Season 4, based on the second half of "A Storm of Swords", the third of the "A Song of Ice and Fire" novels by author George R. R. Martin.

New cast members include Roger Ashton-Griffiths as 'Mace Tyrell' the 'Lord of Highgarden', Lu Corfield as a 'Mole Town' bordello owner and Paola Dionisotti as 'Lady Anya Waynwood', a bannerman of 'House Arryn'.

Joel Fry is 'Hizdahr zo Loraq', young scion of an ancient 'Meereenese' noble family, Mark Gatiss is 'Tycho Nestoris', a representative of the 'Iron Bank of Braavos', Joseph Gatt is 'Styr', the 'Magnar of Thenn' and Saffie Jacobs is one of Craster's wives.

Jane McGrath plays a 'Wildling', Deirdre Monaghan is 'Morag Craster', Pedro Pascal is 'Oberyn Martell', aka 'Red Viper', younger brother of 'Doran Martell', Daniel Rabin is 'Lord Blackmont', a bannerman of 'House Martell'...

Sneak Peek the new trailer revealing more footage from HBO's "Game of Thrones" Season 4, based on the second half of "A Storm of Swords", the third of the "A Song of Ice and Fire" novels by author George R. R. Martin.

New cast members include Roger Ashton-Griffiths as 'Mace Tyrell' the 'Lord of Highgarden', Lu Corfield as a 'Mole Town' bordello owner and Paola Dionisotti as 'Lady Anya Waynwood', a bannerman of 'House Arryn'.

Joel Fry is 'Hizdahr zo Loraq', young scion of an ancient 'Meereenese' noble family, Mark Gatiss is 'Tycho Nestoris', a representative of the 'Iron Bank of Braavos', Joseph Gatt is 'Styr', the 'Magnar of Thenn' and Saffie Jacobs is one of Craster's wives.

Jane McGrath plays a 'Wildling', Deirdre Monaghan is 'Morag Craster', Pedro Pascal is 'Oberyn Martell', aka 'Red Viper', younger brother of 'Doran Martell', Daniel Rabin is 'Lord Blackmont', a bannerman of 'House Martell'...

Take another look @ set images from HBO's upcoming "Game of Thrones" Season 4, based on the second half of "A Storm of Swords", the third of the "A Song of Ice and Fire" novels by author George R. R. Martin.

New season cast members include Roger Ashton-Griffiths as Mace Tyrell the Lord of Highgarden, Lu Corfield as a Mole Town bordello owner, Paola Dionisotti as Lady Anya Waynwood, a bannerman of House Arryn and Hoji Fortuna in an unknown role.

Joel Fry is Hizdahr zo Loraq, the young scion of an ancient Meereenese noble family, Mark Gatiss is Tycho Nestoris, a representative of the Iron Bank of Braavos, Joseph Gatt is Styr, the Magnar of Thenn, a Wildling leader and Saffie Jacobs is one of Craster's many wives.

Jane McGrath plays a Wildling, Deirdre Monaghan is Morag Craster, one of Craster's many wives, Pedro Pascal is Oberyn Martell, called the "Red...

Foyle’s War Set 7 is a treat for fans of the long-running series, but a possible sour note as well, as our titular investigator actually moves outside the titular conflict. We not only move outside the setting of the show, but into a new world of Foyle’s efforts, and apparently a new theory of the character as well. Call it progress, I suppose, but some fans may find themselves in for a surprise when taking on this new Foyle.

What started out as a very interesting look at an investigator of unusual calm working in a backdrop of World War II outside the normal focus of the war, has now gone post-War, and sees our hero pressed into service with MI5. From not exactly police to not exactly spy, Foyle finds himself involved in ever more curious exploits which leaves us with little remaining familiar except the star and the title.

Sneak Peek new set images from HBO's currently filming "Game of Thrones" Season 4, based on the second half of "A Storm of Swords", the third of the "A Song of Ice and Fire" novels by author George R. R. Martin.

New season cast members include Roger Ashton-Griffiths as Mace Tyrell the Lord of Highgarden, Lu Corfield as a Mole Town bordello owner, Paola Dionisotti as Lady Anya Waynwood, a bannerman of House Arryn and Hoji Fortuna in an unknown role.

Joel Fry is Hizdahr zo Loraq, the young scion of an ancient Meereenese noble family, Mark Gatiss is Tycho Nestoris, a representative of the Iron Bank of Braavos, Joseph Gatt is Styr, the Magnar of Thenn, a Wildling leader and Saffie Jacobs is one of Craster's many wives.

Jane McGrath plays a Wildling, Deirdre Monaghan is Morag Craster, one of Craster's many wives, Pedro Pascal is Oberyn Martell, called the...

Foyle’s War was considered one of the best British mysteries on television, but was cancelled in 2007. Three years passed and three more episodes, known as Foyle’s War Set 7 were filmed and broadcast on PBS’s “Masterpiece Mystery!” The show’s creator Anthony Horowitz has set the show in the town of Hastings, on the south coast of England. World War II may be over but the Cold War simmers. Dcs Christopher Foyle (Michael Kitchen, Out of Africa) has retired from police work when Britain’s secret intelligence service compels him to join its ranks. Reunited with his former colleague, newlywed Sam Wainwright (Honeysuckle Weeks – My Brother Tom), Foyle faces new—but no less deadly—threats in the world of spies and counterintelligence The Foyle’s War series is terrific entertainment that incorporates real historical events into the episodes. Foyle always gets his man (or woman as the case...

By Barbie Snitzer

There is an ad for the movie Austenland that has been running in newspapers. The critic’s blurb urges readers to “Grab Your Girlfriends and Go!”

Don’t do this. She’s a reviewer for She Knows. She knows not. Neither does the marketing executive who thought this would be a persuasive pitch.

It’s understandable that said executive would assume Austenland is a “chick flick” a la Sex and the City, but that assumption would reveal he hadn’t seen the movie. It’s not a “chick flick,” nor is it entirely a “rom-com;” it’s simply a comedy, one that can be enjoyed by women and men.

Women: Don’t be put off if you were too busy with your life to get to know star Keri Russell in the television series Felicity (as I was). Equally, don’t be put off if you’ve...

Opening this weekend in limited release is director Jerusha Hess’ comedy Austenland. The film stars Keri Russell as a woman in her 30s who is so obsessed with the Pride and Prejudice character Mr. Darcy that no real-life man can compare, and her love life pays the toll. She decides to spend her life savings on a trip to a Jane Austen-themed resort in England. Once there, she quickly realizes that finding the perfect Regency-era gentleman may be much more of a challenge than she ever could have imagined. The film also stars Jennifer Coolidge, Jane Seymour, Rupert Vansittart, James Callis, and Bret McKenzie as the male love interest. At the recent Los Angeles press day, I landed an extended video interview with McKenzie. During our wide-ranging conversation he talked about making Austenland, his Sundance experience, how it feels to be an Oscar winner (he won for writing a...

The first trailer for director Jerusha Hess’ upcoming comedy Austenland has made its way online. The film stars Keri Russell as a woman in her 30s who is so obsessed with the Pride and Prejudice character Mr. Darcy that no real-life man can compare, and her love life pays the toll. She decides to spend her life savings on a trip to a Jane Austen-themed resort in England. The pic premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year to mixed reviews (watch Steve’s video blog reaction here), but this trailer promises an interesting take on the romantic comedy genre with Flight of the Conchords’ Bret McKenzie as the male love interest. Jennifer Coolidge looks to be bringing her comedy A-game as always, and I’m interested to see if the film has anything interesting to say about the world of intense fandom or if it just uses...