‘Doctor Foster’ Episode 5 review: Suranne Jones’ drama ends on a high

As adultery drama Doctor Foster bows out this week it ironically gives us the best episode so far. Tightly constructed and with real tension, the five-part series ends on a high. Mike Bartlett’s theatrical background is put to more solid use in the confrontation scenes between Gemma (Suranne Jones) and Simon (Bertie Carvel) but especially … >

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‘Doctor Foster’ episode guide

Scott & Bailey actress Suranne Jones stars in Doctor Foster, a new drama for BBC One. Written by British playwright Mike Bartlett (The Town), the five-part series stars Jones as Doctor Gemma Foster, a woman seemingly in control: she is a trusted GP, the heart of her town, a woman people can trust. The cast … >

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‘Doctor Foster’ Episode 4 review: Gemma’s professional life crumbles

After the seemingly climactic events last week in BBC One’s Doctor Foster, you’d be forgiven for thinking there was no more drama to be drawn from the Foster’s marital turmoil. How wrong you’d be. “So he still hasn’t admitted it?” inquires Gemma’s best friend Ros (Thusitha Jayasundera). “I doubt he ever will…we’re just moving on, … >

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‘Doctor Foster’ Episode 3 review: Bertie Carvel is brilliant this week

Now halfway through BBC One’s new five-part drama, this week’s episode of Doctor Foster catapults all the stories forward greatly, while providing startling revelations about life in the Foster household. With Gemma now intent on divorce, her plan to bring her husband down has its own share of setbacks. Suranne Jones continues to be excellent, … >

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‘Doctor Foster’ Episode 1 review: Edgy and intriguing

Former Coronation Street actress Suranne Jones headlines BBC One’s Doctor Foster, an edgy and intriguing new five-part nail-biter from Laurence Olivier and BAFTA Award-winning playwright, Mike Bartlett. Jones plays GP Gemma Foster, who falls into an unsteady path of confusion and paranoia when she finds evidence that her husband, Bertie Carvel (Jonathan Strange and Mr … >

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‘Doctor Who’ actress joins ‘Holby City’ cast as new regular

Jemma Redgrave has been announced as the latest addition to the cast of Holby City. Redgrave begins filming her new role as Bernie Wolfe in BBC One’s long-running medical drama this month. The character is described as “a feisty general surgeon with battlefield experience”. The actress commented: “It will be great to be practicing medicine … >

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BBC One confirms start date for ‘Doctor Foster’

Doctor Foster, BBC One’s new thriller starring Scott & Bailey actress Suranne Jones, will begin next week. Written by British playwright Mike Bartlett (The Town), the five-part series stars Jones as Doctor Gemma Foster, a woman seemingly in control: she is a trusted GP, the heart of her town, a woman people can trust. The … >

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ITV confirms ‘Doc Martin’ return date

Martin Clunes will be back as Dr. Martin Ellingham next month for a new season of Doc Martin. Season 7 begins at 9pm on Monday 7 September on ITV. Clunes returns for eight new episodes of the drama as the grumpy medic with a phobia of blood, alongside Caroline Catz as Doc Martin’s wife, Louisa. … >

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