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What TV’s on at the BFI in August? Including Poldark, Young Hyacinth and Thunderbirds 65

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Given it’s August and everyone’s going on their holidays, don’t be surprised that there’s not a whole lot of TV on at the BFI. However, it’s by no means a desolate wasteland. There are TV previews of the forthcoming BBC Sitcom Season, including Young Hyacinth, as well as the first episode of the new series of Poldark. There’s also a season of TV and film directed by Jack Gold, including Film4’s impressive Stalin satire Red Monarch. And for Cult TV lovers, there are three episodes of Thunderbirds 65. Full run-down after the jump.

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Australian TV

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UK TV

Drama acquires: Lifetime US’s The Red Tent
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UK TV

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US TV

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