Back in (Funny) Business For more than five decades, actor, writer and comedian Sir Lenny Henry has been telling stories – on stage, on screen and through a host of characters etched into our collective memory. His new live show, his first in 16 years, sees Lenny return to the experiences that ... Read More...
Inside The Cage A high-stakes, high-energy BBC crime drama set in a Liverpool casino with two unforgettable characters at its heart, The Cage explores survival, addiction and the choices people make under pressure. We speak to stars Sheridan Smith and Michael Socha, plus Barry Sloane, Geraldine James and creator Tony Schumacher, ... Read More...
Taking Aim: Interview with Lauren McQueen Liverpool’s Lauren McQueen steps into the spotlight as Maid Marian in MGM+’s bold new adaptation of Robin Hood. With the 10-part series now streaming, she talks about bringing the iconic character to life, exploring her growth and romance with the legendary outlaw, and celebrating the ... Read More...
Why 'Brookie' matters The bleeding-edge Scouse soap broke hearts and set records. The Post’s Laurence Thompson asks if it can it still be relevant in 2025 I’m six years old, sitting on the couch at our home in Wallasey, vaguely aware we’re watching Brookside – or ‘Brookie’, as everyone calls it. On ... Read More...
Chris McCausland Interview He once thought Strictly could end his career – instead, it changed his life. Now Liverpool comic Chris McCausland has taken on another challenge: writing his autobiography. In Keep Laughing, he looks back with the same honesty and humour that made audiences fall in love with him on ... Read More...
Netflix’s new historical drama House of Guinness places Liverpool’s Tobacco Warehouse at Stanley Dock firmly in the spotlight. The series, from Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, is based on the real-life story of the Guinness dynasty in the turbulent years after the death of Sir Benjamin Guinness in 1868. Blending high-stakes family ... Read More...
Barry Sloane Interview Garston-born, LA-based actor Barry Sloane is known for bringing raw, emotionally charged characters to life across stage, screen and video games. Here, he reflects on the choices that have shaped a career which includes voicing Captain Price in the blockbuster Call of Duty franchise, a blistering turn as ... Read More...
Ellis Howard Interview Liverpool-born actor Ellis Howard takes on the lead role in the BBC’s wild, anarchic coming-of-age drama What It Feels Like for a Girl, inspired by the critically acclaimed memoir of the same name by writer and journalist Paris Lees. As the series hits our screens, Ellis opens up about ... Read More...
This City is Ours, the critically-lauded breakout hit crime drama, will return to BBC iPlayer and BBC One for a second series. The eight-part first series, which launched in full on BBC iPlayer in March and concluded its weekly BBC One run yesterday (Sunday 11 May), has been praised by both ... Read More...
Amber Harrison Interview Recently nominated for Best Scripted Comedy at the 2025 BAFTA TV Awards, ITV’s G’wed has been a revelation since its release last February. Praised for its distinctive blend of heart and humour, and authentic depiction of life for working-class Merseyside teenagers, the first series had been streamed nearly ... Read More...
