Tag Archives: Dominic West

First Photo: Dominic West, Helena Bonham Carter in BBC AMERICA’s ‘Burton and Taylor’

By Kevin Wicks | Posted on June 4th, 2013

Dominic West and Helena Bonham Carter as Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. (Photo: BBC AMERICA)

BBC AMERICA has just released the very first image of Dominic West and Helena Bonham Carter transformed into Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor for the channel’s drama co-production, Burton and Taylor, which is set for a fall ...

Introducing Dominic West: Rapper

By Fraser McAlpine | Posted on June 3rd, 2013

Dominic West as Hector Madden in 'The Hour'

Showbusiness, you have many surprises for unwary travellers, and this might be one of the larger ones.

BBC AMERICA to Co-Produce ‘Burton and Taylor’ Starring Dominic West, Helena Bonham Carter

By staff | Posted on March 22nd, 2013

Liz Taylor and Richard Burton (AP Images)

Remember the news that Dominic West and Helena Bonham Carter would play Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor in a soon-to-be-filmed drama? The 90-minute film has been announced as a BBC AMERICA co-production and will air in the ...

WATCH: Warm Up with Heated British Costume Drama Scenes

By Brigid Brown | Posted on February 14th, 2013

The queen gets what she wants. (Young Victoria photo still)

It’s that heartwarming time of year that only rolls around once. You guessed it, it’s time to get cozy on the couch with that special loved one – yep, your laptop – and check out some heated scenes from British costume ...

Helena Bonham Carter and Dominic West To Play Taylor And Burton

By Fraser McAlpine | Posted on February 12th, 2013

The last time anyone had the bright idea of recreating some of the more turbulent moments in the relationship between Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, the results involved Lindsay Lohan, and were less than ecstatically received. So ...

Where Else Have You Spotted the Cast of ‘The Hour’?

By Karen Ho | Posted on November 28th, 2012

Dominic West, Ben Whishaw, and Romola Garai return to BBC America's 'The Hour'

Put on your horn-rimmed glasses and break out the ’50s-inspired cocktails! The second season of The Hour, with its tremendously talented ensemble cast, premieres on BBC America tonight (November 28) at 9/8c.

The Brit List: The Fifteen Greatest Actors Who Were Almost James Bond

By Fraser McAlpine | Posted on October 1st, 2012

Over the 50 years since James Bond first stalked that bloody circle at the beginning of Dr No, many, many actors have been considered for the role. Some have been dismissed by producers, some have ruled themselves out due to concerns ...

‘Luther,’ ‘The Hour’ Score Critics’ Choice Award Nods

By Kevin Wicks | Posted on June 5th, 2012

The loyalties of Anglophiles will be torn at this year’s Critics’ Choice Television Awards, which announced their nominations this morning (June 5). BBC America is part of this year’s British Invasion, with Luther and ...

It’s ‘Appropriate Adult’ Night At The 2012 BAFTA TV Awards

By Fraser McAlpine | Posted on May 27th, 2012

OK, possibly that headline overstates the case a smidge, but tonight’s BAFTA TV awards did see Appropriate Adult, the dramatisation of the lives of serial killers Fred and Rosemary West score three of the most notable trophies, ...

Five Great British Actors Who’ve Nailed An American Accent

By Fraser McAlpine | Posted on February 29th, 2012

Recently, we’ve been having a bit of fun at the expense of Americans who appear to be adopting haughy airs and graces, in an attempt to raise their social standing by trying to be British. But what of the British actors who had to ...