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Fans of Tenko will be interested in new episodes from an A to Z of UK TV Drama, a podcast celebrating classic UK television dramas presented by Andy Priestner and Martin Holmes. As well as an almost 2 hour review … Continue reading →

I am saddened to report that Jill Hyem, who wrote more Tenko than anyone else, died last Friday. She had been stoically battling cancer for several years. I had the great pleasure to personally get to know her well as … Continue reading →

Evgeny Gridneff, the man who script edited Tenko’s first two wonderful series has written his first novel. A Stink in the Tale is purportedly ‘a rip-roaring comedy-thriller replete with intrigue, adventure and unexpected twists and turns’. I’m definitely bagging myself … Continue reading →

You’re probably here as you’ve just watched an episode of Tenko on UK Drama and want to find out more about this amazing 80s’ drama that is just as compelling now as it was back then? If so, you’ve come … Continue reading →

Whether you’ve found your way here because you watched the recent Drama Channel repeat run of Tenko or you just wanted to check out what sort of information was out there on the web about this amazing drama series, we … Continue reading →

Given the outstanding quality of this reunion special it is something of a mystery that this final feature-length slice of Tenko does not enjoy a better critical reputation. This state of affairs is even more curious when one considers just … Continue reading →

The unenviable task of penning a final instalment which would stand as a suitable conclusion to all three series and wrap up all of the loose ends (there being no certainty at the time that the series would return for … Continue reading →

Signed photographs of some of the stars of Tenko and a very limited number of signed copies of Remembering Tenko are now available here. The beautiful limited edition Tenko prints produced by Tenko’s original title designer Ray Ogden can also … Continue reading →

This penultimate episode of the third series boasts a sharp script from Jill Hyem full of well-executed set pieces, which offers an equal balance of comedy and tragedy. Joss and Ulrica provide most of the humour, while the revelations surrounding … Continue reading →