Geektown Radio - TV News, Interviews & UK TV Air Dates

We’re back from our summer break with a jam-packed episode of Geektown Radio! In Episode 466, I’m joined by Matt as we dive into ‘Foundation’, ‘Dexter: Resurrection’, James Gunn’s ‘Creature Commandos’, and all the biggest news and surprises from San Diego Comic-Con 2025.We also catch up on a pile of TV we’ve been watching, cover all the latest renewals and cancellations, and look ahead at what’s coming up in the next week on UK TV.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro & Catch-Up: Back from summer break, and yes… Matt immediately drags us into football talk.06:15 – What We’ve Been Watching:Star Trek: Strange New Worlds – Holodeck murder mysteries and serious Trek vibes.Foundation – A massive time jump, a “hipster emperor” Day, and season thoughts so far.Dexter: Resurrection – How is Dexter alive? Big cameos, a new setting, and early verdicts.Ballard – Maggie Q takes the lead in the latest Bosch spinoff.Creature Commandos – James Gunn brings monsters, chaos, and DCU setup.Bookish – Mark Gatiss goes full post-war Sherlock in this charming new crime drama.38:30 – News & Comic-Con 2025 Highlights:‘Interview with the Vampire’ becomes ‘The Vampire Lestat’ for Season 3.Vince Gilligan unveils ‘Pluribus’ starring Rhea Seehorn.‘Assassin’s Creed’ live-action series announced for Netflix.‘Stewart Fails to Save the Universe’: The very unexpected Big Bang Theory multiverse spinoff.57:45 – Renewals & Cancellations:Renewed: Murderbot, Invincible, Slow Horses, The Bear, Virgin River, Outlander: Blood of My Blood, and more.Cancelled: Resident Alien, The Residence, Dr. Odyssey.1:10:50 – Coming Soon: Fire Country (Sky Witness), Chief of War (Apple TV+), Eyes of Wakanda (Disney+), Twisted Metal Season 2 (Paramount+), and more.1:18:00 – Wrap-Up: Where to find us online and what’s coming next.If you want to keep track of these or any other shows, you can add them via our Never Miss system, and you’ll be notified when they get a UK premiere date.

In this episode of the Geektown Behind The Scenes podcast, we’re stepping inside The Institute — the dark and gripping new MGM+ series adapted from the novel by Stephen King, which premieres on Sunday, 13th July 2025.The eight-part thriller follows 12-year-old genius Luke Ellis (played by Joe Freeman), who is kidnapped and wakes up in a sinister facility full of children with psychic powers. Meanwhile, Ben Barnes plays Tim Jamieson, a former cop trying to start over in a nearby town — until fate puts him on a collision course with Luke’s fight for survival.Joining host Dave Elliott are some of the incredible talent behind the show:🎬 Benjamin Cavell (Writer & Executive Producer) and Jack Bender (Director & Executive Producer) discuss adapting the novel, balancing dual storylines, and the show's central question: how far would you go for the greater good?🎭 Mary-Louise Parker talks about portraying the morally complex Ms. Sigsby, finding the humanity in a villain, and the atmosphere on set in Nova Scotia.👦 Joe Freeman and Ben Barnes reflect on building their characters, connecting off-screen, and the emotional intensity of the series.If you're a fan of Stephen King, dark mysteries, or compelling character-driven drama, this is an episode not to miss!🎧 Subscribe to Geektown Radio for more behind-the-scenes interviews and weekly updates on the latest TV, film, and gaming news.🖥️ Visit Geektown.co.uk for daily entertainment news, features, and premiere date info for UK and US TV shows.

We’re back with Matt in the co-host seat for our final episode before a short summer break, and it’s a packed one! From rage-infected zombies to the return of Trek, chaotic celebrity football matches to sci-fi gaming gems, there’s loads to cover.🕒 Timestamps & Topics:00:00:00 – Intro and summer break announcement00:00:29 – Matt finally watches 28 Days Later00:07:20 – The 28 Years Later trilogy plans00:09:03 – Soccer Aid 2025 recap with Bella Ramsey, Tevez and chaos00:14:21 – 9-1-1: Lone Star finale thoughts and what's next00:17:56 – Dave finishes Department Q (Netflix)00:20:45 – Bosch: Legacy and the Ballard spinoff00:22:41 – Game spotlight: The Alters00:27:20 – Why July is the month to re-sub to Paramount+00:28:00 – Strange New Worlds Season 3 preview (Episodes 1–5)00:31:40 – TV & Film news: Strange New Worlds ending with S500:36:44 – Renewals: SkyMed, The Forsytes, Buzzcocks and more00:38:12 – My Next Guest renewed, Grantchester Season 11 details00:39:50 – Slow Horses future plans00:39:56 – Baywatch reboot moving forward00:42:16 – American Horror Story Season 13 tease00:44:09 – Doctor Who preschool animated series announced00:49:23 – Rob Lowe open to returning in 9-1-1: Nashville00:51:47 – The Westies: New 80s crime drama with J.K. Simmons00:54:50 – Harry Potter HBO series casts the Weasleys, Malfoys, Dursleys01:00:51 – New DC animated series: Mr. Miracle01:03:24 – Upcoming TV for late June and July📢 Highlights coming in July:The Bear S4Sandman S2Foundation S3Dexter: ResurrectionStrange New Worlds S3Ballard, Dead City, The Institute and more🎧 Available on all major podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more.

We're back with another episode of Geektown Radio! This week, Dave is joined by Domingos to review the latest in TV and film, spotlight some exciting new projects, and round up the latest renewals, cancellations, and UK premiere news.🎙️ In this episode:00:00 – Intro Dave welcomes Domingos back to the show.00:19 – Review: Ballerina Domingos dives into the John Wick spin-off starring Ana de Armas, Keanu Reeves, Norman Reedus, and more.07:37 – Review: Karate Kid: Legends Thoughts on the new legacy sequel merging Cobra Kai, the original films, and the Jackie Chan reboot. Featuring Ben Wang, Sadie Stanley, and Aramis Knight.14:14 – Review: Fear Street: Prom Queen (brief revisit) Quick take on the Fear Street sequel and standout cast members.16:23 – Review: Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning Domingos shares his thoughts on the franchise’s possible conclusion.18:58 – Review: The Rookie Season 7 Dave talks about the latest season and how the show keeps things fresh.21:13 – Review: Rick & Morty Season 8 A brief look at the latest absurd multiverse antics.22:00 – Review: St. Denis Medical Dave introduces the new mockumentary sitcom from the creators of Superstore.23:13 – Review: Bosch: Legacy Season 3 Thoughts on the final season of Legacy and anticipation for the Ballard spin-off.26:15 – Renewals & Cancellations FOX axes The Cleaning Lady and Alert: Missing Persons Unit, Trigger Point gets renewed, and Strike prepares to adapt The Running Grave.29:57 – New & Upcoming Shows Details on The Institute (Stephen King adaptation), BBC’s Crookhaven, Tulsa King spinoff Nola King starring Samuel L. Jackson, and more.44:20 – Preview: The Institute Further discussion on the new MGM+ series starring Ben Barnes and Mary-Louise Parker.46:38 – Transaction on ITV Comedy series from Jordan Gray and Nick Frost.48:12 – Crookhaven in detail Dougray Scott stars in a family drama about a school for legal deception.52:25 – Coming to UK TV next weekFubar Season 2 – Netflix, 12th JuneNot Going Out Season 14 – BBC, 13th JuneSuspicion – ITVX, 15th JuneMy Life Is Murder Season 4 – U&Alibi, 17th June53:49 – Outro Where to find Domingos and more ways to get in touch with Geektown.🎧 Listen now and subscribe via your favourite podcast app, or visit Geektown.co.uk for the latest UK TV air dates and entertainment news.📬 Don’t forget to use our Never Miss system to track your favourite shows and be alerted when they get UK premiere dates!

Welcome back to Geektown Radio! This week, I’m joined by Darryl from hollywoodnorthnews.net to dive into our latest TV and film obsessions, including chaotic blockbusters, anime adaptations, horror throwbacks, and a jaw-dropping Doctor Who finale twist. Plus, we round up the biggest UK & US TV news, from major renewals to wizarding world castings and a beloved sitcom’s comeback as a novel!🎧 Listen now and find out what's worth watching (or skipping)!⏱️ Episode Breakdown[00:00:00] – Intro & MCM Comic Con aftermath[00:03:00] – Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning review (Spoiler-free)[00:11:30] – Netflix’s Bet – wild anime vibes in live action[00:17:45] – Fear Street: Prom Queen – does it live up to the slasher legacy?[00:21:20] – Mystery Island: Winner Takes All – Hallmark murder mystery surprise![00:25:10] – Department Q – Netflix’s new Scottish noir thriller[00:28:30] – Bosch: Legacy – jazz, grit, and more Hieronymus[00:30:50] – Murderbot on Apple TV+ – soap-loving cyborg sci-fi[00:34:55] – Doctor Who season finale – regeneration chaos & Billie Piper’s return[00:43:15] – TV News: Cancellations (Wheel of Time, All American)[00:47:00] – Renewals: Welcome to Wrexham, Hacks, The Chi, Marlow Murder Club[00:50:10] – Harry Potter HBO reboot casts announced[00:52:20] – Netflix adapts Dan Brown’s The Secret of Secrets[00:54:45] – BBC unveils new comedy commissions[00:57:15] – Goodnight Sweetheart returns via Kickstarter novelGoodnight Sweetheart Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/idiotboxbooks/goodnight-sweetheart-many-happy-returns💬 Hosts: 🎙 Dave Elliott – Geektown.co.uk 🎙 Darryl – hollywoodnorthnews.net📌 Don’t forget, you can add any show via our Never Miss system to get UK premiere alerts!

This week’s episode of the Geektown Radio podcast is a special one — recorded in the aftermath of MCM Comic Con London! Host Dave returns from the convention floor to share interviews, panel clips, and behind-the-scenes highlights from the weekend.📍 In This Episode:David Tennant chats to Claire Lim about being Scottish in America, Doctor Who, and awkward airport accents!Nadji Jeter (Miles Morales in Marvel’s Spider-Man, Sam in The Last of Us) talks representation, gaming, and growing up with Miles.Dan Fogler (Fantastic Beasts, The Walking Dead) discusses his comic work, House of the Dragon, and being a fanboy on set.🎧 Plus, Dave recaps the full MCM experience, including cosplay, con culture, and why Comic Con is one of the most inclusive and welcoming geek spaces around.📺 Looking for more interviews? Visit youtube.com/geektown for full video interviews with:Michelle Ang & Noshir Dalal (Star Wars: The Bad Batch)Anjali Bhimani (Overwatch, Critical Role)Original Power Rangers Walter Jones, Steve Cardenas, Karan AshleyPatton Oswalt and his Minor Threats comic co-creators fanboying over Sinners📡 Subscribe for weekly episodes filled with TV news, gaming updates, film chat, and industry interviews.🛎️ Don’t forget to visit Geektown.co.uk for daily TV air date updates and all your UK geek news!

In this episode of the Geektown Behind The Scenes podcast, we're heading into the world of Gilead to explore the incredible sound design of The Handmaid’s Tale, now airing its sixth and final season on Channel 4 & Prime Video in the UK, and Hulu in the US.Host Dave Elliott is joined by David McCallum, supervising sound editor specialising in dialogue and ADR, and Brennan Mercer, sound designer and sound effects editor. Together, they reveal how the sound of The Handmaid’s Tale is crafted — from the oppressive quiet of Gilead to the chaos of refugee trains.We talk about:How ADR and sound effects shape character and emotionElisabeth Moss’s passion for sound as a directorCreating motifs like the "Gilead theme" with tape delayThe intense work behind the infamous “milk train” sceneWhy subtle sound design can be more powerful than big effectsWhether you're into sound design, filmmaking, or just love The Handmaid’s Tale, this is a fascinating deep dive into one of TV’s most uniquely crafted soundscapes.🔊 Listen now, and don’t forget to subscribe for more behind-the-scenes episodes!

🎬 TV, FILM & STREAMING[00:00:00] – Intro & Matt’s return [00:00:15] – Matt rewatched Friends: reflections, relationships & “don’t reboot it!” [00:05:02] – Big Bang Theory vs Friends: early impressions from a kitchen binge [00:14:10] – Dave finally goes back to the cinema – Marvel’s Thunderbolts [00:19:35] – Why is Marvel spoiling their own post-credit scenes? [00:24:51] – Welcome to Wrexham S4 begins: football ambition meets documentary gold [00:26:15] – Murderbot on Apple TV+: Soap-opera-loving cyborgs and sci-fi fun [00:28:59] – Doctor Who: Eurovision episode, surprise cameos & companion thoughts [00:34:10] – Is Ncuti Gatwa regenerating already? We speculate...🎮 GAMING[00:10:37] – Matt ranks and reviews all 15 Naughty Dog games [00:12:50] – Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: Chapter 12, cursed warehouses, and talking tigers [00:14:10] – When games drag: pacing issues, box puzzles & skipping side quests📰 NEWS[00:35:08] – TV News: Finales for 9-1-1 and Dr. Odyssey – what now? [00:37:40] – Sesame Street saved by Netflix after HBO Max bows out [00:39:45] – HBO Max becomes... HBO Max again. Warner Bros Discovery logic, folks [00:41:52] – Big Netflix renewals: Bridgerton S5–6, The Diplomat, Fallout S3 [00:43:56] – Patience, Bookish, LOL: Last One Laughing, Ellis & more [00:45:40] – Air date roundup: The Rookie, Ironheart, The Bear, Strange New Worlds, Alien: Earth [00:50:10] – Buffy reboot pilot casts Ryan Kiera Armstrong as the new Slayer [00:54:34] – Jessica Jones returns: Krysten Ritter joins Daredevil: Born Again [01:00:08] – SWAT gets a surprise spinoff series with Shemar Moore📅 NEXT WEEK'S PREMIERES[01:01:35] – The Chelsea Detective S3 – May 21 (U&Drama) [01:01:35] – Nine Perfect Strangers S2 – May 22 (Prime Video) [01:01:35] – Big Mouth Final Season – May 23 (Netflix) [01:01:35] – Clarkson’s Farm S4 – May 23 (Prime Video) [01:01:35] – Death Valley – May 25 (BBC One) [01:01:35] – Hudson & Rex S7 – May 25 (U&Alibi) [01:01:35] – Wild Cards – May 27 (Paramount+)🎤 Guest Info: Matt – Host of EntertainmentTalk.org Covers The Last of Us, gaming, TV, films & more. Follow on socials: @etalkuk / @entertainmenttalk📣 Find Geektown At: 🌐 Geektown.co.uk 🐦 Twitter/X: @Geektown 📸 Instagram & Threads: @GeektownUK 📺 YouTube: Geektown 📧 Email: podcast@geektown.co.uk

Hosted by: Dave ElliottCo-host: Gray PantonIn this packed episode of Geektown Radio, we dissect the carnage of US TV Bloodbath Week, chat about the best (and worst) of recent TV, discuss the surprise BAFTA wins and snubs, and Dave shares his hands-on experience with Apple’s ultra-premium Vision Pro headset.⏱️ Episode Timestamps:00:00 – Intro Welcome to Episode 460! Gray is back and we kick off with birthday catch-ups and life updates.03:10 – What We've Been Watching: TV Reviews & ReactionsPoker Face Season 2 (Sky/Now)YOU Season 5 (Netflix)I, Jack Wright (Now/Alibi)The Studio (Apple TV+)Black Mirror Season 7 (Netflix)Doctor Who (BBC/Disney+)Race Across the World (BBC)The Genius Game (ITV)MobLand (Sky)Grace & Beyond Paradise (ITV/BBC)Hacks, Tracker, Bosch, 9-1-1, Dr. Odyssey30:45 – BAFTA TV Awards 2024 RecapJessica Gunning’s sixth win for Baby ReindeerBlue Lights, Mr Loverman, Would I Lie to You?Danny Dyer wins for Mr Bigstuff?!Joe Lycett’s surprise victory over Ant & DecThe Traitors snub shock39:00 – Hands-On with Apple Vision Pro Dave visits the Apple Store and tries the £3.5k headset – here’s what works, what doesn’t, and whether it’s worth it.50:30 – US TV BLOODBATH WEEK: Cancellations, Renewals & Pickups (Network by Network)🔪 NBC axes Found, Suits: LA, The Irrational, Night Court, Lopez vs. Lopez✅ Dick Wolf shows (Chicago & Law & Order) safe📉 CBS cuts FBI: Most Wanted, FBI: International, The Equalizer🆕 Pickups: Tom Ellis’ CIA, Boston Blue, Einstein, 9-1-1: Nashville, Memory of a Killer, and more🎬 Fox renews Doc, Grimsburg, Going Dutch, cancels Rescue: HI-Surf🤔 ABC is the most stable – Grey’s Anatomy, Will Trent, The Rookie renewed; The Connors ends1:23:30 – TV Highlights for the Week AheadLove, Death & Robots S4 (Netflix) – May 15Murderbot (Apple TV+) – May 16Welcome to Wrexham S4 (Disney+) – May 16Code of Silence (ITV) – May 18The Bombing of Pan Am 103 (BBC One) – May 181:28:20 – Outro & Where to Find Us📌 Subscribe & FollowStay up to date by subscribing via your favourite podcast app or visiting Geektown.co.uk.📱 Follow us on social:Twitter/X: @geektownInstagram, Threads & TikTok: @geektownukFacebook: facebook.com/Geektown