The Boy in the Woods review – boys’ own tale of Holocaust fugitive forced to fend for himself
True story of Jewish boy in flight from the Nazis and hiding in the forest is told here with a fair amount of sentiment
April 2024
TV review
Red Eye review – the mile-high mystery that wishes it were Hijack
Instead of Idris Elba cranking it up to 11, we have the serviceable Richard Armitage downing G&Ts while handcuffed to his plane seat. Then the bodies start to pile up …
October 2023
I Am Urban review – powerful memoir of lost children in Leeds is played for larks
A strong cast including an intense turn from Fraser Kelly as the 11-year-old title character can’t stop the gritty ambition of the story sliding into schmaltz
March 2023
‘The all-consuming orgasm’: how erotic thriller Obsession takes sex to the next level
This tale of lust between a woman and her boyfriend’s dad is bringing BDSM to mainstream TV. Its stars Richard Armitage and Charlie Murphy discuss leather, ribbons and the truth about intimacy on screen
December 2021
TV review
Stay Close review – your new Netflix binge-watch? This irresistible thriller
James Nesbitt is a brooding detective in this Harlan Coben thriller, in which Cush Jumbo is dragged back into her shady old life. You won’t be able to turn it off
October 2020
Culture in peril
Richard Armitage: 'Theatre is hanging on by a thread'
As he returns in a new film version of Uncle Vanya, the star remembers when Covid shuttered the West End and reflects on the arts crisis
January 2020
Uncle Vanya review – Toby Jones triumphs in perfect Chekhov
Ian Rickson’s exquisite production is enlivened with expertly weighted humour and a modern beat
October 2016
Love Love Love review – Richard Armitage captivates in baby boomer indictment
Two narcissistic 60s children go to war with their disgruntled offspring in Mike Bartlett’s hilarious and scathing state-of-the-nation family play
August 2015
Hannibal: farewell to the best bloody show on TV
After three gripping and gory seasons, Bryan Fuller’s singular series has come to an end. In the lead up to the final ever episode, we take a look at the elements that made it such a beautiful, disgusting and messed-up show
July 2015
Comic-Con: Hannibal teases final episodes – and a possible film
Both Netflix and Amazon have passed on keeping Hannibal alive, but that didn’t stop Comic-Con from warmly embracing NBC’s canceled series
April 2015
Olivier awards 2015: Angela Lansbury reigns while View from the Bridge wins three
Ivo Van Hove’s production of Arthur Miller play carries off prizes for best actor, best revival and best director
December 2014
Man on fire: Richard Armitage's explosive turn in The Crucible – exclusive video
Take a sneak peek at the star's blistering performance as John Proctor in one of the year's most acclaimed theatre productions – now broadcast in cinemas
December 2012
Film talk
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey - video interviews
Peter Jackson, Cate Blanchett, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Andy Serkis, James Nesbitt and Aidan Turner talk to Michael Hann
August 2011
TV and radio blog
Six to watch: TV hardmen
Daniel Bettridge: We run down TV's biggest bruisers, from the Mitchell brothers to Jack Bauer – come and have a go if you think you're hard enough
November 2010
TV and radio blog
Which TV actors would you love to see in the next blockbuster?
Richard Rogers: James Nesbitt, Martin Freeman and Richard Armitage are to star in The Hobbit. What other British television stars deserve to make the jump to the big screen?
August 2010
Sky1 orders second series of Strike Back
Richard Armitage to return in 10-part run of drama about former SAS operative. By Jason Deans
May 2010
TV and radio blog
Richard Armitage: from spy to SAS
Vicky Frost: Spooks star Richard Armitage trades his gadgets for a chopper and an M16 in Sky1 SAS drama Strike Back
August 2009
This Life's Andrew Lincoln to star in Sky1 adaptation of Strike Back
Chris Ryan novel will be made into a six-part drama series and will also star Richard Armitage and Jodhi May. By Leigh Holmwood
