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Happy birthday Penelope Keith! The widely respected actress is celebrating her 83rd birthday, so we're making her our British Icon of the Week. Take a look back at her career here >> bit.ly/3M6n9iR

It's official: Brenda Blethyn is returning for a 13th season of Vera – and she's being joined by a familiar face. Find out more here >> bit.ly/3JR1B7i

Harriet Walter has been giving great performances in everything from Killing Eve to This Is Going to Hurt. But here are 10 things you may not know about this wonderful actress >> bit.ly/40tSoJh

This is not a drill: Matthew Macfadyen is joining the MCU. Find out more here >> bit.ly/3nuwCqa

It's always fun to check in with Taron Egerton, so we're taking a look back at seven times he totally charmed us. Give them a watch here >> bit.ly/3zgiXFW

Charles Dance has cleared up a longstanding rumor that he turned down the chance to play James Bond. Find out more here >> bit.ly/3FXNJXC

Millie Bobby Brown has written a historical fiction novel set in London during World War II. Find out all the details here >> bit.ly/3KbqFXP

Let's find out more about Siobhán McSweeney, one of the stars of @AcornTV's Holding. Here are 10 things you may not know about this fabulous, BAFTA-nominated actress >> bit.ly/3lEmquH

Happy Valley's third and final season will premiere on BBC America, AMC+, and Acorn TV on Monday, May 22. Find out all the details (and how to catch up with seasons one and two) here >> bit.ly/40cZ12w

The great Gary Oldman celebrates his 65th birthday this week, so we're taking the opportunity to look back on his remarkable career. Here are 10 things we admire about the incredibly versatile actor >> bit.ly/3ZeVejJ

Ty Tennant has joined his father David Tennant in season two of Good Omens – a real family affair! Find out all the details here >> bit.ly/3K2B0p6

Just tried to get on the bus for free because I’m a BAFTA nomineeeeeee and they MADE ME PAY! #livid #furious #justice

The nominations for the BAFTA TV Awards are in, with recognition for Mood, This Is Going to Hurt, and The Graham Norton Show. Find out more here >> bit.ly/3LJJwKX

Bradley Walsh is back in season two of The Larkins, @AcornTV's warmhearted adaptation of H.E. Bates' The Darling Buds of May. So, we're absolutely delighted to make him our British Icon of the Week. Look back at his remarkably versatile career here >> bit.ly/3JDzwQP

Suranne Jones is returning for a second season of Vigil, but this time the premise is rather more up in the air – literally. Find out more here >> bit.ly/42HzOyX

Can you picture Taron Egerton as the next 007? He's discussed the possibility in a new interview – check out his candid comments here >> bit.ly/3ySUE0A

Keira Knightley is one of the most outspoken and articulate actors around. Here are eight things we appreciate about her >> bit.ly/3LykZZi

Thank you! A reminder to my friends in the States that #holding is on @AcornTV right now. I nearly lost a leg filming it so please watch it 🦵 😜

Happy St. Paddy's Day! ☘️ Celebrate with your favorite Irish series on Acorn TV!

Today brings a perfect casting story for St Patrick's Day: Barry Keoghan is set to join fellow Irishman Paul Mescal in Gladiator 2. Find out more here >> bit.ly/40dyXUo