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THE CITY UNDERGROUND by MICHAEL RUSSELL
Seventh title in Michael's period thriller series
24 February 2022
The striking cover art for Michael Russell's seventh Stefan Gillespie thriller, THE CITY UNDERGROUND (Constable/Little Brown) is up on-line and now available to pre-order. It's published in UK and Ireland in hardback and ebook on 26th July. Ireland 1941. A German spy escapes from Mountjoy Prison with an ease that convinces the head of Garda Special Branch he had inside help. The spy is protected not only by the IRA but those meant to catch him. Special Branch is told to stay out of it. But when Stefan Gillespie's boss sends him to investigate anyway, he is thrown together with an untrustworthy, alcoholic private detective and a woman IRA courier full of hatred for the Irish police. This web of deceit and betrayal is only the beginning. The trail through Ireland starts with an IRA plot to attack British interests and ends with Stefan trying to save the IRA Chief-of-Staff from his own men. In war-torn Northern Ireland, abandoned by Special Branch in Dublin, Stefan finds himself a rogue policeman to the Royal Ulster Constabulary, and a spy to the IRA.
KATHY by STEVE CASEY
STAGE PLAY PREMIERE
24 February 2022
Steve Casey's original stage play, KATHY, premieres at 7.30pm on Friday 11th March at Redbridge Drama Centre (Churchfields,South Woodford E18 2RB) Tickets are available on-line here: https://visionrcl.org.uk/event/kathy/ It’s the mid 1960s and East End singer Kathy Kirby is a huge star. Dyed blonde hair and red lip gloss wrapped in a fur coat, she is Britain’s answer to Marilyn Monroe. Having starred in her own TV series and now living in a Mayfair flat, she’s come a long way from humble beginnings as an Ilford Ursuline schoolgirl with a big voice and big dreams. But with her lifestyle and career choices tightly controlled by her mentor, manager and lover, Bert Ambrose, tensions are starting to build and claustrophobia is setting in. And having developed an unexpected and intense attraction to fellow performer, Bruce Forsyth, Kathy now faces a life and career defining crossroads. Kathy reimagines the inspiring life of one of Redbridge’s favourite daughters, Kathy Kirby. This new original play dramatizes key events in Kathy’s life and asks questions about personal compromise, love, obligation and the price of fame. A remarkable woman and one of the greatest singers of her generation, Kathy was one of our own. KATHY is supported by Arts Council England and Vision, Redbridge Culture and Leisure.
TAFFY Season 2
TEAM WRITER: LEE PRESSMAN
16 February 2022
The second season of hit animation series, TAFFY, premieres in Southeast Asia on Boomerang. Core team writer, Lee Pressman, has contributed many episodes in the new 78-part run.
BOOBA:
WRITTEN BY SALLY MARCHANT
10 February 2022
Catch Sally Marchant's "Fishing" episode of hit show, BOOBA, here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZaWkAnf1oE It's a visual treat - no dialogue - as our hero takes to the water! Sally's currently Executive Producer/Writer on animation series 123 NUMBER SQUAD! for Omens Studios.
WGGB Award Nomination, Best Long Running TV Series
WRITER: MARTIN JAMESON
07 February 2022
We wish Martin Jameson all the best for next Monday's Writers' Guild Awards. His episode of HOLBY CITY, "Kintsugi" is nominated in the Best Long Running TV Series category. Fingers crossed!
EASTENDERS
WRITTEN BY LYNNE DALLOW
30 January 2022
Catch Lynne Dallow's first EastEnders episode of the year at 8pm on Monday 31st January on BBC1 and iPlayer. Peter is desperate to stop his brother making a huge mistake. Stacey struggles in her new role, and tensions simmer between Ben and Callum.
RIVER CITY
WRITTEN BY STEPH LLOYD JONES
21 December 2021
Catch Steph Lloyd Jones' latest episode of RIVER CITY at 10pm on Tuesday 3rd January on BBC Scotland. It's repeated the following day at 7pm on the same channel and also available for those south of the border on BBC iPlayer. Caitlin worries as Ellie's IVF journey continues to take a toll. Meanwhile, Kim worries for her safety following Simon's release from prison, Karen and Alex reach a turning point in their relationship, and Bernie and Mulvaney's rekindled friendship hits a bump in the road.
SHAUN THE SHEEP: THE FARMER'S LLAMAS
WRITER: LEE PRESSMAN
17 December 2021
There's a welcome festive repeat for SHAUN THE SHEEP special "The Farmer's Llamas" co-written by Lee Pressman. It broadcasts on Christmas Eve at 9.50am on BBC1.
EASTENDERS
WRITTEN BY KIM REVILL
17 December 2021
Catch Kim Revill's new episode of EastEnders on Tuesday 28th December at 8.10pm on BBC1. It's a double episode with Kim's airing first. Mick is inspired to create the perfect New Year's Eve party and Janine learns some surprising news.
EMMERDALE
WRITTEN BY JANE PEARSON
16 December 2021
Jane Pearson's latest episode of EMMERDALE goes out on Tuesday 21st December at 7pm on ITV. Alex and Lucas are missing and Dawn is terrified her son has been kidnapped. As Billy comforts Dawn, the pair share a passionate kiss... Meanwhile, Meena unpacks her fake baby bump but doesn't spot Noah stealing Leanna's ring as a Christmas gift for Chloe.
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