John is not returning

 It has been announced that John Nettles will not be doing a cameo appearance in the new version of Bergerac. The show that ran from 1981to 1991 is being rebooted by UKTV. Unlike the original this version rather being made in Jersey but in Devon.

Covering the games

 The BBC has announced details of it's coverage the forthcoming Summer Olympics being held in Paris. BBC 1 and BBC 2 will share coverage through our the 16 says of the games with I-player supplement. The Games start at the end of July.

Donald's starting points

 The sad news of the death of the actor Donald Sutherland has seen artic!as that focus on his cinema work with such  diverse films as The Dirty Dozen, National Lampoon's Animal House and Ordinary People. It is easy to forget that most of his early career was spent in the UK. He did some TV work. Here are two examples. The Avengers episode The Superlative Seven has  Donald playing a deadly game with a group of killers including Charlotte Rampling as a female gunslinger and Brian as a master of killing. He is also appeared in The Saint episode Escape Route which was directed by the ship's star Roger Moore, it also featured Jean Marsh who Sutherland to go appear in the  film The Eagle Has  Landed.

Donald Sutherland R. I. P.

Game on

 The 2024 European Football championship starts tonight. Hosts Germany take on Scotland in the opening matcb.

Willam Russell (1924-2024)

 The death has announced of William Russell who played the role of Ian Chesterton, one of the first compinons in Doctor Who. Other TV shows he appeared on include Coronation Street, Robin of Sherwood and The Professionals. Films William worked on included The Great Escape and Superman: The Motion Picture.

William Russell R. I. P.

Here come the 300 again

 It has been announced that the graphic novel turned film 300 will turned into a TV series. Zack Synder who directed the original film is in negotiations to direct the show.