Sean Marland

Feature writer for TV Times, What's On TV, TV & Satellite Week and whattowatch.com

Sean has been writing about all things telly for over 10 years and in that time he's been lucky enough to interview stars like Ian McKellen, Tom Hardy and Kate Winslet. His favourite shows are The Great British Bake-Off, People Just Do Nothing and Succession and in his spare time he enjoys drinking tea, doing crosswords and watching football.

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Imelda Staunton will be replacing Olivia Colman as The Queen for The Crown season 5 on Netflix.

The Crown season 5 — release date, plot, cast, first looks and everything we know

By Sean Marland published 25 September 22

The Crown season 5 sees Imelda Staunton ascend the throne as Britain's well-loved monarch in the hit Netflix royal saga.

Paddy Considine on King Viserys: 'I've been waiting for a part like this!'

By Sean Marland published 24 September 22

Paddy Considine says it makes him furious when people call King Viserys weak...

Who is The Dweller in LOTR: Rings of Power? Could The Dweller be Sauron?

By Sean Marland published 23 September 22

The Dweller made her first appearance in this week's fifth episode of Amazon Prime's Rings of Power...

Marc Warren returns as the Dutch detective in Van Der Valk Season 2.

Van Der Valk season 2 — release date, cast, plot, trailer and everything we know

By Sean Marland published 22 September 22

Van Der Valk season 2 sees Marc Warren return as the Dutch detective.

Andor: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Rogue One prequel

By Sean Marland published 21 September 22

Andor, the latest Star Wars original series on Disney Plus, tells the origin story of Rogue One's Cassian Andor.

The Walk-In on ITV stars Stephen Graham in a true crime story by Jeff Pope.

The Walk-In — release date, cast, plot, trailer, and all about the true crime drama by Jeff Pope

By Sean Marland, Nicholas Cannon published 20 September 22

The Walk-In on ITV is based on a true story and stars Stephen Graham, Jason Flemyng, Leanne Best and Dean-Charles Chapman.

Who is Adar in LOTR: The Rings of Power? Is Adar Sauron? We weigh the evidence.

By Sean Marland published 17 September 22

In The Rings of Power episode 4 Adar's orcs have taken control of the Southlands, but could he really be the Dark Lord?

The Capture Season 2 — where to watch, plot, cast, trailer and everything you need to know about the second series of the thriller

By Sean Marland published 13 September 22

The Capture Season 2 will see Holliday Grainger return as DI Rachel Carey.

House of the Dragon: the Catspaw dagger prophecy explained

By Sean Marland published 12 September 22

In the House of the Dragon episode 4, we hear the Catspaw dagger prophecy tell of a dark future and a winter that could spell doom for Westeros.

The character, played by Daniel Weyman, dubbed 'Meteor Man' in The Rings of Power

Who is the Meteor Man in The Rings of Power? Our theories on the Stranger

By Sean Marland published 6 September 22

The character dubbed 'Meteor Man' crash-lands in Middle-earth at the end of the first episode. So, who is the Stranger in The Rings of Power? Our theories...

Amazon's Lord of the Rings TV series - The Rings of Power

The Rings of Power — next episode date, cast, trailer and all you need to know about Amazon's Lord of the Rings TV series

By Sean Marland published 5 September 22

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is a prequel set during Middle Earth's Second Age.

Eight questions for The Rings of Power: how did Theo get the black sword? How did Sauron become evil? We ponder the teasers in the Tolkien adaptation.

By Sean Marland published 2 September 22

The Rings of Power gave us plenty of Tolkienian teasers to ponder...

The Rings of Power review: an intoxicating return to Middle-earth

By Sean Marland published 1 September 22

Amazon's big-budget series takes us on a spectacular journey through the history of Tolkien's world...

Sophia Nomvete as Princess Disa in LOTR: The Rings of Power

LOTR's Sophia Nomvete says first female dwarf is a 'magical moment' for Tolkien fans

By Sean Marland published 30 August 22

It's a first! Sophia Nomvete plays the first female dwarf in a Tolkien adaptation as she takes on the role of Princess Disa.

House of the Dragon acto Matt Smith (Daemon Targaryen) sits on the Iron Throne

House of the Dragon episode 1 review: fire, fury and a return to form

By Sean Marland published 22 August 22

In House of the Dragon episode 1, the Targaryen dynasty are losing their grip on the Iron Throne as this captivating new saga begins.

House of the Dragon creator hints at King Aegon spin-off

'I'd love to make a King Aegon spin-off' says House of the Dragon showrunner

By Sean Marland published 17 August 22

King Aegon was known for conquering Westeros and was the first Targaryen to ascend the Iron Throne...

Bridgerton season 3 — plot, cast and everything we know so far

By Sean Marland published 9 August 22

Bridgerton season 3 will follow the budding romance between Penelope and Colin. Warning — Bridgerton season 1 and 2 spoilers below.

Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon

Matt Smith: 'My House of the Dragon character is similar to Prince Philip'

By Sean Marland published 8 August 22

The Targaryen royal reminds Matt Smith of his famous character from The Crown...

Tom Sturridge: The Sandman was an 'extraordinary' audition process

By Sean Marland published 5 August 22

Tom Sturridge stars in Netflix's big-budget adaptation of Neil Gaiman's DC comic The Sandman...

Bodyguard season 2: cast, plot, and all we know

By Sean Marland published 3 August 22

Bodyguard season 2 will see Richard Madden return as Police Sergeant David Budd.

Women's Euro 2022 final live stream: Leah Williamson Women's Euro 2022

How to watch the Women's Euro 2022 Final: England v Germany

By Sean Marland published 27 July 22

Wembley will host the Women's Euro 2022 Final as the hosts look to win their first major title...

All or Nothing: Arsenal on Prime Video — release date, trailer and everything you need to know

By Sean Marland published 27 July 22

All or Nothing: Arsenal on Amazon Prime Video will follow the Premier League club's battle to get back into the Champions League...

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story — cast, plot and everything we know so far

By Sean Marland published 25 July 22

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story will trace the monarch's rise to prominence and power...

The Control Room on BBC1 stars Iain De Caestecker playing emergency call handler Gabe, who's given the runaround by caller Sam (Joanna Vanderham).

The Control Room — release date, cast, interviews, plot, new trailer and everything we know

By Sean Marland published 20 July 22

The Control Room is a BBC1 thriller starring Iain De Caestecker and Joanna Vanderham.

Maternal: plot, cast and everything we know about medical drama

By Sean Marland published 18 July 22

Maternal will see Parminder Nagra, Lara Pulver and Lisa McGrillis playing three overworked doctors.

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