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Audible have produced audio editions of the iconic Harry Potter series. A stellar lineup leads the full-cast audio editions featuring a powerhouse ensemble of over 200 performers including Cush Jumbo as the narrator of all 7 stories. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone will debut on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, with the other 6 stories following each month.
Roald Dahl's The Twits has now been animated! Johnny Vegas plays Jim Twit, husband of Credenza Twit and together they own the world's worst amusement park - Twitlandia. A funny, wild ride of a film, The Twits is also a story for our times about the never-ending battle between cruelty and empathy. On Netflix this Autumn
Jon Rand's podcast The Failing Writers, has had double success at the Independent Podcast Awards, winning a gong in both the book category and best jingle category. To have what began as a self-help, accountability podcast for 3 mates who wanted to write more - become a wonderful community of hundreds of writers & creative folk across the world - all learning about the craft, the industry and some fascinating weird corners of writing together. "And now to have a bit of recognition… it's pretty amazing. Possibly a bit off brand… but has definitely made us hungry for a bit of success in our writing!" Check out the podcast here: podfollow.com/the-failing-writers-podcast
Shobna Gulati can be heard narrating new 4 part series - Secrets of Supercheap Shopping. You can catch the first episode on Channel 4 at 8pm on Monday 27th Oct.
Teenager Jacob lives in The Meadows, Nottingham. Like his mates, he spends his Saturday nights drinking in the city, looking for a bit of trouble. One adrenaline-fuelled night in Old Market Square, he throws a single punch at a stranger with fatal consequences. Released from prison, Jacob is lost and adrift. Searching for answers, Joan and David (played by Tony Hirst) the parents of his victim James, ask to meet. An unlikely connection is made and Jacob's life begins to turn around. Making its West End debut, Punch is at Apollo Theatre until 29th November.
Cush plays disgraced competitive fencer Joanna Bathory who is striving for an Olympic comeback - her last chance for a shot at gold. Pressured by her husband and coach Raph, Joanna receives a prototype device allowing her to extend her training into her sleep...available on Amazon Prime now
Helen Atkinson Wood is a special guest host at this year's Aldeburgh Comedy Festival. Catch her in conversation with Rory Bremner. Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall 17th-19th October
Due to the HUGE demand of their autumn shows, the cast of Dead Ringers have added further UK dates for January 2026, bringing their signature unfiltered satire, impressions and sketches to the stage once more. Tickets are going fast so get yours to see Lewis and the rest of the team live!
Zach Ellis (David Ajala) is one of 9 passengers aboard a plane that crashes in the Mexican jungle. One by one the passengers are murdered and the survivors must solve the mystery. BBC One from 27th September.
David Ajala plays Ben in this psychological thriller about journalist, Lo Blackstock, who thinks she has witnessed a body being thrown overboard, despite all crew and passengers being accounted for. Ben is fellow passenger and Lo's photographer. Netflix from October 10th
Joanna (Emily Atack) moves to the quiet town of Flinstead with her young son, Alfie. It's a fresh start in a place that promises peace… But beneath its quiet surface lies something more sinister. Starts 10th September, 9pm Channel 5.
Sam plays Horatio in Chichester Festival Theatre's production of Hamlet. September 6th - October 4th, Minerva Theatre, Chichester