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TELEVISION

Run Away

Harlan Coben’s star-studded collection follows Simon, a person whose seemingly excellent life shatters when his daughter Paige runs away. When he lastly finds her once more, he’s drawn right into a harmful prison world that forces him to confront long-buried household secrets and techniques. James Nesbitt, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Ruth Jones and Minnie Driver all star. From New Year’s Day on Netflix. 

Lord of the Flies

Adolescence author Jack Thorne has promised to remain devoted to William Golding’s basic novel a couple of group of stranded pre-pubescent British boys on an uninhabited island in its first tv adaptation. Each episode is titled after a personality on the core of the story – Ralph, Piggy, Simon and Jack – to supply their private perspective on the unfolding tragedy. Due on BBC One this 12 months

The Lady

This gripping four-part true crime drama from the makers of The Crown charts the extraordinary rise and fall of Jane Andrews (Mia McKenna‑Bruce), the rags-to-riches former royal dresser for Sarah Ferguson (Natalie Dormer), who in 2001 was convicted of stabbing her lover to demise. Due on ITV1 this 12 months. 

Missed Call

When single mom Sarah discovers her daughter Katie has gone lacking on her college trade journey, she is horrified to study she missed a late-night name from her. Travelling to the idyllic French village the place her daughter was staying, Sarah arrives to search out the host household and native police disturbingly unconcerned. Joanna Scanlan, Rupert Graves and Robert Lindsay all star within the five-part thriller. Due on Channel 5 this spring.

Betrayal

The fragile, tangled internet of human relationships is explored on this four-part spy thriller set towards the backdrop of MI5. John Hughes performs Shaun Evans, a mid-career MI5 officer navigating a quickly evolving intelligence panorama whereas struggling to maintain his private life intact. Due on ITV1 this 12 months.

Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials

Based on Agatha Christie’s basic thriller, this restricted collection is written by Chris Chibnall and directed by Chris Sweeney, with Mia McKenna-Bruce main a forged that features Helena Bonham Carter, Martin Freeman, Ed Bluemel, Corey Mylchreest and Nabhaan Rizwan. Begins on ITV1 on January 15. 

The Walsh Sisters

A gripping new drama collection impressed by 5 of the novels from bestselling Irish creator Marian Keyes, The Walsh Sisters options the chaotic, dysfunctional however loveable brood of 5 sisters, and their religious mom and bemused father. Danielle Galligan and Aiden Quinn star. Due on BBC One this 12 months.

East of Eden

John Steinbeck’s epic 1952 novel, typically thought of his masterpiece, traces the lives of the Trask household as they wrestle with love, betrayal, identification, and the battle between responsibility and free will. Florence Pugh stars because the enigmatic Cathy Ames and Christopher Abbott as Adam Trask. Due on Netflix in early 2026. 

Dear England

Joseph Fiennes stars as Gareth Southgate on this display screen adaptation of James Graham’s smash hit National Theatre play of the identical identify. The four-part collection is an examination of each Southgate’s tenure as England soccer supervisor and our nationwide identification. Due on BBC One later this 12 months. 

Half Man

Created, written and starring Richard Gadd of Baby Reindeer fame, this authentic six-part collection follows the troubled relationship of estranged ‘brothers’ Niall, performed by Bafta-winning actor Jamie Bell, and Ruben (Gadd) by way of years of highs and lows. Due on BBC One this 12 months.

Young Sherlock

Andrew Lane’s e-book collection concerning the younger Sherlock Holmes is delivered to life in Guy Ritchie’s eight-part collection. Studying at Oxford, an unruly and unrefined Holmes unravels a globe-trotting conspiracy, culminating in an explosive showdown that modifications his life ceaselessly. From March 4 on Amazon Prime.

Lynley

A slick new adaptation of the Inspector Lynley novel collection by Elizabeth George. East Anglian native and Horsford native DS Barbara Havers is paired with incoming Oxford graduate DSI Thomas Lynley to unravel the homicide of a rich landowner. From January 5 on BBC One. 

The Age of Innocence

Edith Wharton’s basic story about social conference set in Nineteenth-century New York excessive society will get the Netflix remedy. It follows Newland Archer, who’s engaged to the poised and correct May Welland, however finds himself more and more drawn to her unconventional cousin Countess Ellen Olenska. Due on Netflix this 12 months.

The Cage

Bafta winner Sheridan Smith and Michael Socha (This is England) star as two Liverpool on line casino staff who uncover they’re each planning to rob the identical secure on this high-stakes, high-energy crime story set. Due on BBC One this 12 months. 

Kill Jackie

Anticipation is working excessive for this revenge thriller from the makers of Killing Eve, primarily based on Nick Harkaway’s novel The Price You Pay, because it’s reported to be Catherine Zeta-Jones’ large display screen comeback. She performs the title character, a rich con artist dwelling the excessive life, who discovers a terrifying hit squad referred to as The Seven Demons is out to kill her. Due on Amazon Prime Video this 12 months.

The Other Bennet Sister

Pride and Prejudice’s ignored center sister, Mary Bennet, is the topic of this fantastically shot collection. It follows Mary, performed by Ella Bruccoleri, as she steps out of her sisters’ shadows looking for her personal identification. Richard E. Grant and Ruth Jones star as Mr and Mrs Bennet. Due on BBC One this 12 months. 

Endless Night

Agatha Christie’s basic thriller novel has been tailored for a brand new three-part collection by Sarah Phelps. A ghost story and a love story, Endless Night follows newlyweds Mike and Ellie as they unwittingly purchase a wonderful dwelling that lies on cursed land. Due on BBC One this 12 months. 

And welcome again to The Night Manager, This City is Ours, Red Alert, Malcolm within the Middle, Rivals, Bridgerton, The Bear, A Thousand Blows, House of the Dragon and The Gilded Age.

CINEMA

Wuthering Heights

Released February 14

Purists, look away! Saltburn director Emerald Fennell’s movie adaptation of Emily Brontë’s heart-thumping basic love story guarantees to be a steamy and surprising affair – its racy trailer has already raised eyebrows. Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie play the star-crossed lovers Heathcliff and Cathy, set towards the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors.

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man

Released March 6

Set through the Second World War, gang chief Tommy Shelby returns to a bomb-ravaged Birmingham the place he turns into concerned in secret wartime missions as he reckons together with his previous. Cillian Murphy is joined by returning forged members and newcomers Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Roth and Barry Keoghan. 

The Odyssey

Released July 17

Christopher Nolan’s eagerly anticipated motion fantasy movie is a big-screen adaptation of Homer’s historic Greek epic poem, chronicling the lengthy and threatening journey dwelling taken by Odysseus, the Greek king of Ithaca, after the Trojan War. The A-list forged options Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson and Zendaya.

Practical Magic 2

Released September 18

Following a 27-year hiatus from our screens, Practical Magic returns with the Owens sisters trying to interrupt the curse that stops them from discovering real love. Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman reprise their roles as Sally and Gillian. 

The Devil Wears Prada 2

Released May 1

Expect excessive trend and many drama as one of many twenty first century’s most beloved movies makes its return. This time the heels are off as Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) involves blows together with her former assistant Emily (Emily Blunt) after journal print gross sales plummet. Anne Hathaway’s Andy Sachs can also be again alongside Stanley Tucci, with Kenneth Branagh becoming a member of the forged.

Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol

Released November 13

Johnny Depp, Ian McKellen and Andrea Riseborough star on this remake of the basic Dickens story. Horror director Ti West has put a darker slant on the ghostly themes, with Scrooge’s personal psychological torture and supernatural components dropped at the fore.

THEATRE

Dracula: Noel Coward Theatre

From February 4 (draculawestend.com)

Wicked star Cynthia Erivo sinks her enamel into all 23 roles of Bram Stoker’s blood-pumping gothic horror in a brand new present from Kip Williams, the genius behind the jaw-dropping multi-media one-woman Dorian Gray starring Sarah Snook. Fangtastic!

Romeo and Juliet: Harold Pinter Theatre

From March 16 (romeojulietplay.com)

Nay, not one other go at Shakespeare’s teen tragedy? ‘Tis true, gentlefolk, however with Stranger Things star Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe (The Night Manager, A Quiet Place), and directed by Robert Icke, whose latest Oedipus was completely electrifying. 

Les Liasons Dangereuses: National Theatre

From March 21 (nationaltheatre.org.uk)

Tighten your corsets and flutter your followers, Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner will ignite the stage in Christopher Hampton’s adaptation of Choderlos de Laclos’ basic story of sexual manipulation and tortured love within the aristocratic salons of 1780s France.

Ivanov: Bridge Theatre

From July 4 (bridgetheatre.co.uk)

Hollywood star Chris Pine makes his London stage debut in a radical fashionable staging of Chekhov’s darkish tragicomedy a couple of man battling middle-aged married malaise with hedonism and infidelity. 

Cats: Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre

From July 25 (openairtheatre.com)

The iconic authentic London manufacturing of Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s riff on TS Eliot’s poems about frolicking felines closed means again in 2002. Let’s hope this outside venue’s new manufacturing can erase all Memory of 2019’s misbegotten moggie of a film.

Books:

Departure(s) by Julian Barnes (January 22)

The Booker Prize winner’s new novel is a robust story of previous age, sickness and reminiscence. Stephen and Jean fall in love when they’re younger and, once more, when they’re previous, as one in all our best dwelling novelists ruminates on ageing and remembrance.

Kids, Wait ‘Til You Hear This! by Liza Minelli (March 10)

The Oscar-winning performer sets the record straight on growing up in the shadow of her famous mother, Judy Garland, in her first memoir after becoming fed up with seeing other people tell her story! Expect a meteoric rise to fame, struggles with alcohol and drugs, multiple marriages and famous friendships. 

Hooked by Asako Yuzuki (March 12)

Japanese novelist Asako Yuzuki’s first English translation, Butter, that includes a girl accused of killing males by seducing them together with her cooking, was one of many breakout hits of final 12 months. Her subsequent e-book, Hooked, is very anticipated. Protagonist Eriko, who works within the seafood business, befriends a housewife blogger over social media however their friendship quickly turns to obsession.

A Deadly Episode by Anthony Horowitz (April 23)

The sixth within the good Hawthorne and Horowitz collection takes the bestselling Alex Rider creator’s mischievousness to a brand new degree – as the primary of their pairings, The Word Is Murder, is being became a movie. When actor David Caine, who’s enjoying former Daniel Hawthorne, is killed, the actual Hawthorne – joined by his sidekick Anthony Horowitz – known as in to analyze. Layers of leisure!

Land by Maggie O’Farrell (June 2)

With the movie adaptation of her award-winning e-book Hamnet due in cinemas on January 9, with Paul Mescal enjoying Shakespeare, followers of novelist Maggie O’Farrell have a bumper 12 months forward. The bestselling creator returns with Land, set in Ireland in 1865 within the aftermath of the “Great Famine” and impressed partially by the creator’s household historical past.

Mr Sidhu’s Post Office by Amman Brar (July 2)

Set towards the backdrop of the Post Office Scandal, this shifting household drama is the debut novel from playwright Amman Brar – impressed by his personal father’s “love” of working a sb-Post Office for greater than 20 years. Set in 2007, Mr Sidhu is sub-postmaster in Richmond, West London, the place after dropping his spouse, he falls for co-worker Rose. But as their relationship develops, mysterious losses within the accounts forged a worrying shadow.