While the perils of higher education are becoming a wider part of the conversation, namely its lack of guarantee and exorbitant cost (particularly in America), solid academic preparation for the future is still often a ticket to a more expansive life. In Tubi’s “Boarders,” created by BAFTA-nominated screenwriter Daniel Lawrence Taylor, five Black teens from London’s inner city uproot their lives for the opportunity to attend St. Gilbert’s College, a prestigious boarding school in the U.K. Though the scholarship recipients are eager to begin paving a new path for themselves, the constant othering, feelings of isolation and fetishism begin coloring what should be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The Black students experience gutting racial and economic adversity, but the brilliance of “Boarders” is its ability to weave a rhythmic humor throughout the series.
Before I get into the specifics of “Boarders,” first a note about its curious origins.
Before I get into the specifics of “Boarders,” first a note about its curious origins.
- 3/8/2024
- by Aramide Tinubu
- Variety Film + TV
In the British teen dramedy Boarders, five Black students of great intelligence, but modest means, are given scholarships to the elite private school St. Gilbert’s. Their presence has little to do with altruism, and a lot to do with the school’s PR problem, after a rich white student posts a video of himself and his friends harassing an unhoused man. Gus (played by Daniel Lawrence Taylor, who also created the series) runs the charity that helped select the five lucky kids, and while all of them are aware...
- 3/8/2024
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
Catherine Tate’s latest sitcom Queen Of Oz has been given the chop after a single series, the BBC have confirmed.
Catherine Tate is currently riding high on the huge success of the long awaited Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Specials. Written by returning showrunner Russell T Davies, the episodes saw Tate reprise her role as Donna Noble opposite David Tennant as the Fourteenth Doctor.
However Queen Of Oz, Tate’s latest foray into sitcom, has been cancelled after a single series, the BBC has confirmed.
The six-part series followed Tate as Princess Georgiana, the “spare to the British throne”. With her party girl lifestyle and constant public scandals threatening the monarchy’s future, she is moved to Australia to become their Queen, along with her new staff – director of communications Zoe (Jenna Owen), private secretary Bernard (Robert Coleby), head of security Marc (Rob Collins), personal assistant Matthew (William McKenna), lady...
Catherine Tate is currently riding high on the huge success of the long awaited Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Specials. Written by returning showrunner Russell T Davies, the episodes saw Tate reprise her role as Donna Noble opposite David Tennant as the Fourteenth Doctor.
However Queen Of Oz, Tate’s latest foray into sitcom, has been cancelled after a single series, the BBC has confirmed.
The six-part series followed Tate as Princess Georgiana, the “spare to the British throne”. With her party girl lifestyle and constant public scandals threatening the monarchy’s future, she is moved to Australia to become their Queen, along with her new staff – director of communications Zoe (Jenna Owen), private secretary Bernard (Robert Coleby), head of security Marc (Rob Collins), personal assistant Matthew (William McKenna), lady...
- 12/14/2023
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
A cast of emerging talent has been set for BBC comedy-drama “Boarders,” from Daniel Lawrence Taylor, creator of the BAFTA nominated “Timewasters.”
The 6 x 45′ series produced by Studio Lambert (“The Nest”) in association with All3Media International, follows the lives of five talented underprivileged Black students from inner-city London who win scholarships to St. Gilbert’s, an elite boarding school. Stepping out of the urban metropolis, they experience the highs and lows of boarding school, learn about themselves, their identity and what life on the other side looks like.
“Boarders” will star Josh Tedeku (“Supacell”), Jodie Campbell (“Bulletproof”) and Myles Kamwendo (“The School for Good and Evil”) alongside Sekou Diaby and Aruna Jalloh, both making their screen debuts. Lawrence Taylor will play a mentor figure to the students.
The cast also includes Derek Riddell (“Happy Valley”), Niky Wardley (“Queen of Oz”), Harry Gilby (“Tolkien”), Tallulah Grieve (“Our Ladies”), Rosie Graham (“The School for Good and Evil...
The 6 x 45′ series produced by Studio Lambert (“The Nest”) in association with All3Media International, follows the lives of five talented underprivileged Black students from inner-city London who win scholarships to St. Gilbert’s, an elite boarding school. Stepping out of the urban metropolis, they experience the highs and lows of boarding school, learn about themselves, their identity and what life on the other side looks like.
“Boarders” will star Josh Tedeku (“Supacell”), Jodie Campbell (“Bulletproof”) and Myles Kamwendo (“The School for Good and Evil”) alongside Sekou Diaby and Aruna Jalloh, both making their screen debuts. Lawrence Taylor will play a mentor figure to the students.
The cast also includes Derek Riddell (“Happy Valley”), Niky Wardley (“Queen of Oz”), Harry Gilby (“Tolkien”), Tallulah Grieve (“Our Ladies”), Rosie Graham (“The School for Good and Evil...
- 7/19/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Laure Calamy, who plays Noémie, the wacky assistant to Mathias Barneville in Call My Agent!, won the César (French equivalent of the Oscars) for Best Actress for My Donkey, My Lover & I, the film by Caroline Vignal that opens this weekend Stateside from Greenwich Entertainment. It’s the distributor’s second narrative film in a year and its widest release since The Rescue.
Wide here means 52 screens in 28 markets in the U.S. where the specialty box office can still be pretty punishing, especially for foreign language fare. Greenwich has been releasing about two film a month, mostly documentaries. My Donkey (Antionette Dans Les Cévennes in French) is Calamy’s first starring film role. It has a theatrical window through August 30.
Netflix’ hit French series became a U.S. and global phenomenon over four seasons, recently sparking a U.K. adaptation
It’s a sort of summer vacation movie with...
Wide here means 52 screens in 28 markets in the U.S. where the specialty box office can still be pretty punishing, especially for foreign language fare. Greenwich has been releasing about two film a month, mostly documentaries. My Donkey (Antionette Dans Les Cévennes in French) is Calamy’s first starring film role. It has a theatrical window through August 30.
Netflix’ hit French series became a U.S. and global phenomenon over four seasons, recently sparking a U.K. adaptation
It’s a sort of summer vacation movie with...
- 7/22/2022
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Screen Media has acquired North American rights to the road-trip comedy The Nan Movie, written by Catherine Tate (The Office) and Brett Goldstein (Ted Lasso), with plans for a day-and-date theatrical and on-demand release this July.
The film will serve as the origin story of Joannie Taylor aka Nan—the foul-mouthed grandmother character first introduced by Tate on her multi-award-winning BBC series, The Catherine Tate Show. It follows Nan as she goes on a wild road trip from London to Ireland with her long-suffering grandson Jamie (Mathew Horne) to make amends with her estranged and dying sister Nell (Katherine Parkinson). Through a series of flashbacks, we see the young sisters fall in love with the same handsome GI during World War 2 and how the consequences of this love triangle shaped Nan into the cantankerous old b*****d she is today. Militant vegan arsonists, Australian rugby teams, all-night raves and...
The film will serve as the origin story of Joannie Taylor aka Nan—the foul-mouthed grandmother character first introduced by Tate on her multi-award-winning BBC series, The Catherine Tate Show. It follows Nan as she goes on a wild road trip from London to Ireland with her long-suffering grandson Jamie (Mathew Horne) to make amends with her estranged and dying sister Nell (Katherine Parkinson). Through a series of flashbacks, we see the young sisters fall in love with the same handsome GI during World War 2 and how the consequences of this love triangle shaped Nan into the cantankerous old b*****d she is today. Militant vegan arsonists, Australian rugby teams, all-night raves and...
- 6/14/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Niky Wardley has more than 20 years of acting experience under her belt. Over the course of her career, she has appeared in a variety of TV shows and she has also done a few films. Whether she has a major role or is just making a minor appearance, Niky can always be relied on to deliver a good show. Despite not always getting the credit she deserves, Niky continues to work hard and that has earned her the respect of countless people from different corners of the world. With that said, 2022 is a year that has the potential
10 Things You Didn’t Know about Niky Wardley...
10 Things You Didn’t Know about Niky Wardley...
- 3/31/2022
- by Camille Moore
- TVovermind.com
Netflix has launched the first trailer for its upcoming comedy series from Catherine Tate, ‘Hard Cell.’
The six-episode series is a documentary-style comedy set in the fictional female prison, Hmp Woldsley. Writer and creator Catherine Tate plays multiple characters from Laura Willis, the Governor who believes creativity leads to rehabilitation, to Big Viv, the psychopath lifer. Set over a 6 week period during which the inmates rehearse a musical directed by ex-Eastender’s star Cheryl Fergison. Rehearsals draw together an oddball collection of women as they find their voices, grow in confidence and strengthen their friendships.
Catherine Tate, Christian Brassington, Niky Wardley, Cheryl Fergison, Lorna Brown, Caroline Harding, Jola Olajide, Duncan Wisbey star.
Also in trailers – Dan Fogler is Francis Ford Coppola in trailer for ‘The Offer’
The series hits the streamer on April 12th.
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The six-episode series is a documentary-style comedy set in the fictional female prison, Hmp Woldsley. Writer and creator Catherine Tate plays multiple characters from Laura Willis, the Governor who believes creativity leads to rehabilitation, to Big Viv, the psychopath lifer. Set over a 6 week period during which the inmates rehearse a musical directed by ex-Eastender’s star Cheryl Fergison. Rehearsals draw together an oddball collection of women as they find their voices, grow in confidence and strengthen their friendships.
Catherine Tate, Christian Brassington, Niky Wardley, Cheryl Fergison, Lorna Brown, Caroline Harding, Jola Olajide, Duncan Wisbey star.
Also in trailers – Dan Fogler is Francis Ford Coppola in trailer for ‘The Offer’
The series hits the streamer on April 12th.
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- 3/25/2022
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Warner Bros. has launched a trailer for the upcoming ‘The Nan Movie’ which sees Catherine Tate reprise the role of her most beloved character.
Catherine Tate’s iconic character Nan hits the big screen as she goes on a wild road trip from London to Ireland with her grandson Jamie (Mathew Horne) to make amends with her estranged sister Nell (Katherine Parkinson). Militant vegan arsonists, raucous rugby teams, all-night raves and crazed cops on motorbikes all make for a proper day out. An origin story that mixes Nan’s present with her past where we finally find out what’s made her the cantankerous old b*****d she is today. The movie stars Catherine Tate, Mathew Horne, Katherine Parkinson, Parker Sawyers, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, Jack Doolan & Niky Wardley. Also in trailers – New trailer lands for ‘Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers’ The film will be released nationwide on 18th March 2022.
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Catherine Tate’s iconic character Nan hits the big screen as she goes on a wild road trip from London to Ireland with her grandson Jamie (Mathew Horne) to make amends with her estranged sister Nell (Katherine Parkinson). Militant vegan arsonists, raucous rugby teams, all-night raves and crazed cops on motorbikes all make for a proper day out. An origin story that mixes Nan’s present with her past where we finally find out what’s made her the cantankerous old b*****d she is today. The movie stars Catherine Tate, Mathew Horne, Katherine Parkinson, Parker Sawyers, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, Jack Doolan & Niky Wardley. Also in trailers – New trailer lands for ‘Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers’ The film will be released nationwide on 18th March 2022.
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- 2/18/2022
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Exclusive: Netflix has set the cast for Hard Cell, the streamer’s women’s prison mockumentary created by Doctor Who actress Catherine Tate.
Produced by Argonon-backed Leopard Pictures, Tate plays multiple characters in the six-part series, as a documentary crew follows the inmates and staff of Hmp Woldsley.
Her co-stars include Christian Brassington (Poldark) as Dean; Niky Wardley (Call the Midwife) as Anastasia; Lorna Brown (Devils) as Cal; Caroline Harding (Coronation Street) as Sal; Jola Olajide (The Power) as Charlee; and Duncan Wisbey (Close to the Enemy) as Martin.
Wardley and Alex Carter are part of the creative team behind Hard Cell. Kristian Smith is the executive producer.
Produced by Argonon-backed Leopard Pictures, Tate plays multiple characters in the six-part series, as a documentary crew follows the inmates and staff of Hmp Woldsley.
Her co-stars include Christian Brassington (Poldark) as Dean; Niky Wardley (Call the Midwife) as Anastasia; Lorna Brown (Devils) as Cal; Caroline Harding (Coronation Street) as Sal; Jola Olajide (The Power) as Charlee; and Duncan Wisbey (Close to the Enemy) as Martin.
Wardley and Alex Carter are part of the creative team behind Hard Cell. Kristian Smith is the executive producer.
- 7/30/2021
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s been nearly a decade since she last appeared on the show, but Catherine Tate hasn’t stayed away from the world of Doctor Who for good. Since 2016, she’s been reprising the role of Donna Noble opposite David Tennant in Big Finish Productions’ The Tenth Doctor Adventures audio drama series. In her next outing, however, Tate will be going at it alone, meaning Donna will be the star for once.
Big Finish has announced that a new boxset titled Donna Noble: Kidnapped! is on its way. The four stories will see the Doctor nowhere to be found with Donna left to pilot the Tardis by herself and go around saving the universe in his stead. She’ll even get her own companion in the form of Nat (Niky Wardley), who’s described as “everything Donna isn’t – a career woman, happily married, successful, and confident.”
For those who care about continuity,...
Big Finish has announced that a new boxset titled Donna Noble: Kidnapped! is on its way. The four stories will see the Doctor nowhere to be found with Donna left to pilot the Tardis by herself and go around saving the universe in his stead. She’ll even get her own companion in the form of Nat (Niky Wardley), who’s described as “everything Donna isn’t – a career woman, happily married, successful, and confident.”
For those who care about continuity,...
- 7/17/2019
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
Catherine Tate's Nan has unveiled two teasers.
The actress has reprised her role as foul-mouthed Joannie 'Nan' Taylor for a pilot episode airing in the New Year.
Watch the clip below (warning: mature content)
The episode centres around Nan visiting the council to have her tap fixed, while grandson Jamie is away in Africa doing charity work.
Teenage volunteer Alice is assigned to help Nan, however her trip to the council office ends in chaos.
The Catherine Tate Show regulars Niky Wardley and Mathew Horne join Tate and newcomer Ami Metcalf for the special.
Tate's Nan will reportedly be picked up for a full series depending on the success of the pilot episode.
Catherine Tate's Nan airs on Saturday, January 4 at 9:30pm on BBC One.
Catch up on all the latest TV and Movies releases in Digital Spy's Screen Time:...
The actress has reprised her role as foul-mouthed Joannie 'Nan' Taylor for a pilot episode airing in the New Year.
Watch the clip below (warning: mature content)
The episode centres around Nan visiting the council to have her tap fixed, while grandson Jamie is away in Africa doing charity work.
Teenage volunteer Alice is assigned to help Nan, however her trip to the council office ends in chaos.
The Catherine Tate Show regulars Niky Wardley and Mathew Horne join Tate and newcomer Ami Metcalf for the special.
Tate's Nan will reportedly be picked up for a full series depending on the success of the pilot episode.
Catherine Tate's Nan airs on Saturday, January 4 at 9:30pm on BBC One.
Catch up on all the latest TV and Movies releases in Digital Spy's Screen Time:...
- 12/26/2013
- Digital Spy
Feature Andrew Blair 27 Nov 2013 - 07:00
Here are our favourite moments from Peter Davison and co.'s tremendous gift to Who fans, The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot...
Contains Spoilers for The Day of the Doctor.
While we didn't see the Fifth, Sixth or Seventh Doctors in the flesh during The Day of the Doctor there's a possibility that they might still have featured somewhere. It's possible that, on set, Peter Davison, Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy refused to let Zygons be Zygons.
As with much of the anniversary programming, once you're done with being merely incredibly entertained by the Pythonesque brilliance and sequences involving K9 and Lisa Bowerman haunting Steven Moffat's dreams, you can then embark on a game of 'Spot the Reference'. Written, directed, and initiated by Peter Davison (confirming himself as the bigger nerd in the room), The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot is like a Easter Egg within an Easter Egg,...
Here are our favourite moments from Peter Davison and co.'s tremendous gift to Who fans, The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot...
Contains Spoilers for The Day of the Doctor.
While we didn't see the Fifth, Sixth or Seventh Doctors in the flesh during The Day of the Doctor there's a possibility that they might still have featured somewhere. It's possible that, on set, Peter Davison, Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy refused to let Zygons be Zygons.
As with much of the anniversary programming, once you're done with being merely incredibly entertained by the Pythonesque brilliance and sequences involving K9 and Lisa Bowerman haunting Steven Moffat's dreams, you can then embark on a game of 'Spot the Reference'. Written, directed, and initiated by Peter Davison (confirming himself as the bigger nerd in the room), The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot is like a Easter Egg within an Easter Egg,...
- 11/26/2013
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Feature Andrew Blair 15 Nov 2013 - 16:37
Andrew talks us through the best of the Eighth Doctor Audio Adventures from Big Finish. No particular reason...
Contains spoilers for The Night of the Doctor and several Big Finish plays.
Now is a very good time to start investigating the Eighth Doctor stories from Big Finish audio productions. If you don't know why, you should probably look here immediately, and maybe have some coffee.
Mentioned in The Night of the Doctor are the names of the Eighth Doctor's audio companions: Charley Pollard, C'rizz, Lucie Miller, Tamsin Drew and Molly O'Sullivan. The reason this is a big deal is that the Eighth Doctor had previously only appeared in one television story (1996's Doctor Who TV movie), and as a result multiple continuities had opened up across novels, comics and audioplays. The audioplays are still ongoing, and have now been tentatively slotted into the TV continuity.
Andrew talks us through the best of the Eighth Doctor Audio Adventures from Big Finish. No particular reason...
Contains spoilers for The Night of the Doctor and several Big Finish plays.
Now is a very good time to start investigating the Eighth Doctor stories from Big Finish audio productions. If you don't know why, you should probably look here immediately, and maybe have some coffee.
Mentioned in The Night of the Doctor are the names of the Eighth Doctor's audio companions: Charley Pollard, C'rizz, Lucie Miller, Tamsin Drew and Molly O'Sullivan. The reason this is a big deal is that the Eighth Doctor had previously only appeared in one television story (1996's Doctor Who TV movie), and as a result multiple continuities had opened up across novels, comics and audioplays. The audioplays are still ongoing, and have now been tentatively slotted into the TV continuity.
- 11/15/2013
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Pick up your remote and start setting reminders - or grab a pencil and a calendar if you're a bit behind the times - because there's some fan-bloomin'-tastic TV coming up in the next week.
We at Tube Talk have once again picked out the best programmes that are about to hit your box, which we've previewed below. Oh, and we'll also be putting on our finest tuxedos and diamond-encrusted ballgowns to catch the 66th British Academy Film Awards, which air Sunday (February 10) at 9pm on BBC One.
© BBC / Ruby Film & TV
Dancing on the Edge: Monday (February 4) at 9pm on BBC Two
You won't find anything more grand or glamorous on TV this week than Stephen Poliakoff's Dancing on the Edge, a five-part drama about a black jazz band in 1930s London.
Boasting an all-star cast including Matthew Goode, John Goodman, Anthony Head, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Merlin's...
We at Tube Talk have once again picked out the best programmes that are about to hit your box, which we've previewed below. Oh, and we'll also be putting on our finest tuxedos and diamond-encrusted ballgowns to catch the 66th British Academy Film Awards, which air Sunday (February 10) at 9pm on BBC One.
© BBC / Ruby Film & TV
Dancing on the Edge: Monday (February 4) at 9pm on BBC Two
You won't find anything more grand or glamorous on TV this week than Stephen Poliakoff's Dancing on the Edge, a five-part drama about a black jazz band in 1930s London.
Boasting an all-star cast including Matthew Goode, John Goodman, Anthony Head, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Merlin's...
- 2/3/2013
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street fans do not believe that Frank Foster's killer is any of the five suspects named by show bosses, according to a Digital Spy poll. More than 20,000 votes have been cast in our 'Who Killed Frank Foster?' survey since Monday night (March 5), when the evil businessman was found dead at Underworld. Carla, Kevin, Michelle, Peter and Sally are the five characters who have been put in the frame by show chiefs, but over half (57.5%) of our voters believe that the culprit will turn out to be someone else entirely. Frank's mother Anne, played by Gwen Taylor, is the most popular choice with readers. She was rejected by her son shortly before his death, and her whereabouts on the night of his passing have not been revealed. Others believe that businesswoman Jenny Sumner (Niky Wardley), who had been dating Frank, could (more)...
- 3/8/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street's Carla Connor faces more tough times on the cobbles later this month as evil Frank Foster continues to cause trouble for her. Carla (Alison King) has struggled to work with Frank (Andrew Lancel) at the factory in recent days, and things are about to get worse when he sabotages her hopes of landing a lucrative new contract. When Carla and Michelle (Kym Marsh) meet up with potential buyer Jenny Sumner (Niky Wardley) at the Bistro, everything seems to be going well until Frank turns up and starts interfering. Frank's antics are enough to put off Jenny altogether, and Carla is furious that she has lost out on the contract. Later, Carla is annoyed further when she spots Frank, Anne and Sally toasting their success at landing a big order after her own deal was blown. Will Carla start to reconsider Frank's offer to buy her (more)...
- 2/12/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Will Mellor and Warren Clarke will star in new BBC One comedy series In With The Flynns. The six-part series will centre on Mellor and Niky Wardley's characters Ian and Caroline Flynn, who live in Manchester and are raising three kids, holding down jobs and putting up with a cantankerous dad (Warren Clarke) and an irresponsible brother (Craig Parkinson). "I had a great time working on In With The Flynns with a fantastic cast. I can't (more)...
- 4/18/2011
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
A new Doctor Who audio adventure is available, continuing the travels of the Paul McGann's Eighth Doctor. McGann starred in the 1996 failed pilot that attempted to bring back the series, but although he's only made one onscreen appearance, he's been performing in Doctor Who audio dramas for a good while now. This story features the classic Ice Warriors.
"The Ice Warriors, first encountered by the Second Doctor (Patrick Troughton), return for a brand new audio outing. This time, however, it is the Eighth Doctor (Paul McGann) who comes face to face with these familiar, noble creatures...
Millions of years ago, the noble Ice Warriors fled to Deimos, moon of Mars, hoping to sit out the radioactive death throes of their home planet. When the Tardis lands on Deimos, the Doctor discovers that the Warriors' ancient catacombs are now a popular stop for space tourists. But the Martian dynasties are more than history,...
"The Ice Warriors, first encountered by the Second Doctor (Patrick Troughton), return for a brand new audio outing. This time, however, it is the Eighth Doctor (Paul McGann) who comes face to face with these familiar, noble creatures...
Millions of years ago, the noble Ice Warriors fled to Deimos, moon of Mars, hoping to sit out the radioactive death throes of their home planet. When the Tardis lands on Deimos, the Doctor discovers that the Warriors' ancient catacombs are now a popular stop for space tourists. But the Martian dynasties are more than history,...
- 10/24/2010
- by Liam K
- GeekTyrant
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