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CBBC's LAGGING
PRODUCER: GERT THOMAS
23 July 2021
CBBC's new comedy drama series, LAGGING, continues its premiere run on Tuesday 27th July at 5pm. It's the latest show produced by Gert Thomas for the channel and follows hot on the heels of his successful award-winning run on THE DUMPING GROUND and THE 4 O'CLOCK CLUB.
GOBBLEDEGOOSE published
WRITTEN BY LEE PRESSMAN
15 July 2021
Hilarious picture book, GOBBLEDEGOOSE, by Lee Pressman is available now in paperback with a special introductory discount for first purchase. https://www.blurb.co.uk/b/10780526-gobbledegoose Illustrated by Lee's long-time collaborator, David Higham, little ones will adore new pet, Gobblegoose "a cross between a parrot, a pelican and a peacock." But beware, things get gobbled up and gulped down when he's around!
LAGGING - PREMIERES ON CBBC
PRODUCER: GERT THOMAS
15 July 2021
Brand new CBBC comedy drama, LAGGING, produced by Gert Thomas, premieres on Tuesday 20th July at 5pm with the full series available on BBC iPlayer after transmission. Sol, Mo, Ray, Cedric and Leah are gamers - best friends in real life and online. Hang out with TEAM SMoRCLe as they face quests and conquer game worlds online as well as tackling the biggest game of all: the game of Real Life.
MOLLY & MACK SERIES 3:
WRITTEN BY DARREN JONES
14 July 2021
Catch Darren Jones' brand new episode of MOLLY & MACK, "Grasshopper Pie", on Friday 16th July at 5pm on CBeebies and available via BBC iPlayer. Mrs Juniper�s new dessert �Grasshopper Pie� is creating quite a stir in the Big Hub. Moira has never heard of it, and after a series of misunderstandings, begins to worry that there are real grasshoppers in it
THE CORONER Series 2:
WRITTEN BY DAVID BOWKER
12 July 2021
There's a repeat showing of David Bowker's episode of THE CORONER, "Those In Peril", on Monday 12th July at 8pm on Drama (Freeview Channel 20). David's currently writing on CASUALTY and his latest episode will be on screen soon.
LAGGING
PRODUCER: GERT THOMAS
08 July 2021
Catch an exclusive "sneak-peek" of the first episode of new CBBC comedy drama series LAGGING on the BBC website here. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p09npn2t Gert Thomas produced the series which premieres on CBBC on Tuesday 20th July at 5pm and available on iPlayer.
THE CITY UNDER SIEGE by MICHAEL RUSSELL
Publication of Paperback Edition
30 June 2021
CWA nominated title, THE CITY UNDER SIEGE by Michael Russell, will be published in paperback in the UK and Ireland on 8th July. It's the sixth book in Michael's Stefan Gillespie historical thriller series and he's currently working on the seventh title which is the first book in a new two-book deal with Constable/Little Brown. We're keeping everything crossed a win in the Historial Dagger category at the Crime Writers' Association awards on 1st July.
EDDY & THE ECOSAURS at Annecy
WRITER: DARREN JONES
22 June 2021
Omens Studios launched their new animation, EDDY & THE ECOSAURS at Annecy last week. Darren Jones has been developing the show with the team. Here's the press release: Omens Studios is bringing a brand-new preschool dinosaur adventure show Eddy and the Ecosaurs to the international marketplace, launching at Annecy this week. The eco-based CG animated series has been developed with scriptwriter Darren Jones (Fireman Sam, Peter Rabbit, Messy Goes to Okido) and art director Matthew Robert Davies (Adventures of Paddington), working together with Omens� executive producer Adam Redfern, who is working across the company�s expanding preschool slate. Aimed at kids aged five to eight, Eddy and the Ecosaurs (52 x 11�) follows novice scientist Eddy and his junior dinosaur crew thinking big to help others, all around Volcano Valley. Each dino has a specialist skill that befits their natural talents and size. Together, they help their evolving community of dino and human friends with all sorts of challenges and problems, using a winning mix of dino-strength, cool tech and teamwork. Only one problem: on the other side of the Volcano lives Lucy Lava � a highly ambitious inventor who thinks everything�s a competition with Eddy. The series champions diversity by focusing on stories that spring from the varied characters� points of view, hobbies, and cultural references. Episodes will involve creative use of eco-friendly technology and engineering to solve problems and spark children�s interest in science through wacky inventions, lost-island adventure, and comic entertainment. The vibrant new series is being developed at Omens Studios� UK office, with the animation produced at its award-winning studio based in Singapore. Omens Studios CEO Chi Sim Tang said, �Eddy and the Ecosaurs is a fantastic addition to our growing preschool slate, providing a huge helping of fun and adventures with diverse characters and imaginative storylines. We can�t wait to bring the series to the market as we are sure Eddy and his dino friends will be a huge hit with children across the globe.� With offices in Singapore, Malaysia, U.K., U.S.A., and China, Omens Studios is an award-winning creator, co-producer, IP owner and distributor of animated TV series, short films, interactive media and commercials.
EMMERDALE
WRITTEN BY JANE PEARSON
16 June 2021
Take a break from the Euros with Jane Pearson's latest episode of EMMERDALE which goes out on Thursday 24th June at 7pm on ITV and available on catch-up via ITV Hub.
CWA HISTORICAL DAGGER SHORTLIST 2021 announced
SKELTON'S GUIDE TO DOMESTIC POISONS by DAVID STAFFORD and THE CITY UNDER SIEGE by MICHAEL RUSSELL
20 May 2021
We're thrilled to announce that David Stafford's debut crime novel, SKELTON'S GUIDE TO DOMESTIC POISIONS, and Michael Russell's sixth book in his Stefan Gillespie series, THE CITY UNDER SIEGE, have been selected for the Crime Writers Association Historical Dagger shortlist. It's down to the last six and the winning title will be announced on 1st July. Congrats to David and Michael!
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