What’s next for Zoë, plus news of Britannia, Love Hurts, 28 Tales for 28 Days and more

30 August 2018 01:08

Exciting projects in the pipeline

As if 2018 hasn’t been exciting enough already for fans, thanks to Zoë’s major roles in The Birthday Party, Britannia and Girlfriends, several new projects are on the horizon.

First and foremost, Zoë has been cast in a major TV show – I should be able to speak more openly about it after an official announcement has been made by the broadcaster or production company. In addition, her schedule this autumn and winter is sprinkled with several significant charity projects (again, more details when everything is confirmed).

Britannia broadcast around the world

Sky’s epic historical drama, starring Zoë as vengeful Queen Antedia, can justifiably be called a global phenomenon. As TV Wise points out, ‘Sky Vision has now sold Britannia into more than 209 international territories.’

The highly anticipated second series will be broadcast next year.

Tessa and FrankÂ’s story continues in the US...

A reminder that the second season of Zoë’s classic comedy-drama Love Hurts, which also stars Adam Faith, has just been released in the US by Acorn TV.

To whet your appetite, here’s a trailer from 1993, when the season was originally shown. Tessa may be determined to steer clear of ‘problem plumber’ Frank, but fate seems equally determined to keep drawing her back into his path...

Love Hurts being broadcast in the US has even caught the attention of The New York Times. Its recent summary of the show includes an amusing nod to 90s fashion. ‘If you like human-scale dramas, sweet love stories and pleated pants, try this,’ the newspaper suggests!

The third – and final – series will be available to stream on Acorn TV from 24 September onwards.

Catch up with My Family and the Galapagos

There’s still time (just!) for UK fans to catch up with Channel 4’s wonderful wildlife series, for which Zoë provides the voiceover. My Family and the Galapagos follows marine biologist Monty Halls, his wife Tamsyn and their two children as they explore this incredible group of islands and the challenges posed by environmental issues.

‘It’s all winningly narrated by Zoë Wanamaker, with a catch in her heart,’ emphasised the Observer in its review.

The newspaperÂ’s praise for Zoe is echoed by Tamsyn Halls herself.

Another chance to see Ode to Joy

Zoë also lends her vocal talents to a brief but fascinating film, Ode to Joy (2014), about the life and career of talented, Watford-born animator Joy Batchelor.

If you missed its broadcast at Watford Film Festival earlier this month, youÂ’ll be pleased to hear that you can watch the film in its entirety online.

28 Tales is coming soon

28 Tales for 28 Days, the series of videos produced to call for a 28-day time limit on UK immigration detention, will be launched on YouTube on 11 September.

As recently reported here, Zoë will be seen reading one of the tales to highlight detainees’ experiences. 28 Tales is the brainchild of charity Gatwick Detainees Welfare Group, which runs a walking project called Refugee Tales. Also on board is Comma Press, the publisher of the stories told on the walks and in 28 Tales.

This direct appeal from Zoe, filmed at the same time as 28 Tales, sheds more light on the projectÂ’s aims.

Supporting the Roar for Jess campaign

Zoë has joined numerous well-known figures in getting involved with the Roar for Jess campaign, which has been created to support a ten-year-old girl who’s been bravely battling neuroblastoma for much of her life.

Bid for Zoë’s artwork

Could you spot a drawing by Zoë among hundreds of others? She’s submitted a postcard-sized artwork to Heart Research UK’s charity fundraising auction, the Anonymous heART Project.

All of the artworks will be sold on eBay from 2-11 November. Good luck if you try to track down ZoeÂ’s and bid on it!

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