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Manori Ravindran International EditorBBC Three, the U.K. public broadcaster’s youth-skewing brand and the home of shows like “Fleabag” and “Normal People,” is returning as a broadcast channel.The BBC on Tuesday confirmed that the brand, which has existed as a digital offering since early 2016 when it was taken off air, will be back on TV screens in January 2022.

Naman Ramachandran Hit BBC shows “I May Destroy You,” “Small Axe” and “Normal People” lead the nominations at the U.K.’s Royal Television Society (RTS) 2021 program awards.Michaela Coel’s “I May Destroy You” scored three nominations, as did Steve McQueen’s “Small Axe.” “Normal People” leads Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal were nominated in the acting categories.The BBC leads the field with 40 nominations across the 28 categories, followed by Channel 4 with 17 and Sky with 12.The nominations

EXCLUSIVE: Here’s some hot casting news for this week’s European Film Market – I can reveal that Paul Mescal, who broke out in last year’s hit series Normal People, and Mank actor Tom Burke have been set to lead Irish thriller Bring Them Down.

Phoebe Robinson, who starred in HBO’s 2 Dope Queens, is bringing her book Everything’s Trash But It’s Okay to Freeform.

Mila Kunis will take on the role of Ani FaNelli in its upcoming film adaptation of Jessica Knoll's best-selling 2015 novel of the same name.The film follows Ani, «a woman who must confront a dark truth when asked to participate in a crime doc and reflect on a shocking incident from her past,» Netflix tweeted." centers on Ani FaNelli, a sharp-tongued New Yorker who appears to have it all: a sought-after position at a glossy magazine, a killer wardrobe, and a dream Nantucket wedding on the

Rachel McAdams will be starring in the upcoming film adaptation of the beloved Judy Blume book, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret!

EXCLUSIVE: Anna Friel, star of Netflix/ITV crime drama Marcella, is to front a television adaption of Karen Hamilton’s novel The Perfect Girlfriend.

Naman Ramachandran BBC dramas “Normal People,” “I May Destroy You,” and “Small Axe” and ITV dramas “Quiz” and “Des” lead the nominations at the 47th edition of the U.K.’s Broadcasting Press Guild (BPG) TV and streaming Awards.“Normal People” is nominated for best drama series (5+ episodes), and stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal as best actor and actress and for the ‘BPG breakthrough award.’ “Small Axe” receives nominations for best drama series (5+ episodes), best writer, best actor

After shockingly being snubbed by the Golden Globes, Michaela Coel’s searing BBC/HBO series I May Destroy You has garnered a bunch of nominations for the UK’s Broadcasting Press Guild Awards.

TOWIE’s Courtney Green looked amazing as she showed off her figure in a candid snap and said ‘rolls are normal’.Taking to Instagram Stories, the 25 year old reality star shared a video of her sitting on the floor wearing her underwear and a cropped jumper.

Sally Rooney’s second novel, Normal People, was one of the major hits of the first lockdown, turning its stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal into household names. Now, excitement is building for the dramatisation of Rooney’s debut work, Conversations With Friends, which is premiering on BBC Three in 2022.

Conversations with Friends, the adaptation of Normal People author Sally Rooney’s debut novel, has just been released.Newcomer Alison Oliver will be playing the lead role of Frances, alongside Sasha Lane, Joe Alwyn and Jemima Kirke.The story follows Frances, a 21-year-old college student, alongside her ex-girlfriend and now best friend Bobbi, played by Sasha Lane.

The BBC and Hulu have set the cast for Conversations With Friends, their second, highly-anticipated Sally Rooney adaptation following the soaraway success of Normal People.

Move aside Brangelina; we have a new Mr. and Mrs.

Naman Ramachandran Oscar, BAFTA and Golden Globe-winning actor Jim Broadbent (“The Duke”) will lead the cast of “The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry,” an adaptation of Rachel Joyce’s bestselling novel. Broadbent will play the eponymous Harold, who embarks upon a 450-mile walk across the U.K.

Daisy Edgar-Jones is sharing details of her next role with the Duchess of Cornwall.