The Beast Must Die back for a second series after a great launch for series 1 of this Isle of Wight based drama BritBox has announced that a second series of their critically acclaimed original scripted drama The Beast Must Die is now in development with New Regency Television and Ridley Scott’s Scott Free, following … >
BBC daytime’s Father Brown returns to filming for the ninth series The new series (10×45′) will include a special programme to mark the 100th episode, which is set on New Year’s Eve. The new series will air in early 2022 on BBC One daytime. Father Brown, which is produced by BBC Studios, is based on … >
Jupiter’s Legacy cancelled after just one season — other projects being developed Deadline reported Jupiter’s Legacy cancelled and given lots more information about a new live action Supercrooks to be developed alongside a forthcoming animated version. From where we sit, Netflix has invested heavily in Millarworld and Jupiter’s Legacy was a flagship for a ship that barely left … >
Adrian Lester joins Vicky McClure in ITV’s six-part thriller series, Trigger Point Written by Daniel Brierley and produced by HTM Television, Trigger Point, is described as a high-octane six-part thriller series which focuses on the officers who risk their lives daily on ‘the long walk’ towards danger. For them, death is always just a heartbeat … >
ITV has commissioned contemporary detective drama, Ridley, starring Adrian Dunbar Ridley is written and created by Paul Matthew Thompson, one of the lead writers of ITV’s iconic detective drama, Vera, and co-created by Jonathan Fisher (Blood, Hollington Drive, Penance), Managing Director of West Road Pictures. Both will act as Executive Producers. Adrian Dunbar is best known … >
Critically acclaimed and BAFTA-nominated Sky original Breeders series 3 announced Sky original Breeders, the honest and uncompromising comedy about the challenges of parenthood, has been renewed for a third series. Starring Emmy and BAFTA-winning Martin Freeman (Fargo, Sherlock, Black Panther) and International Emmy and BAFTA-nominated Daisy Haggard (Back to Life, Episodes, Black Mirror), the renewal … >
BritBox announces first global commission, Murder in Provence Starring Roger Allam (Endeavour, The Thick of It), Nancy Carroll (The Crown, Father Brown) and Keala Settle (The Greatest Showman), and based on the books by ML Longworth, Murder in Provence follows Antoine Verlaque (Allam), Investigating Judge in Aix-en-Provence, and romantic partner Marine Bonnet (Carroll) as they investigate … >
Sunday Times best-seller author Jane Casey’s The Killing Kind has been picked up for adaptation by Eleventh Hour Films The Killing Kind is a thriller by Irish author Jane Casey. Even though it was only just published, it’s already earmarked for screen, thanks to Eleventh Hour Films. According to reports, the novel, published today, 27 May, will be adapted … >
Netflix has announced Firefly Lane renewed for a second season Given its performance in the Neilsens, we aren’t too surprised to see Firefly Lane renewed, but even so well done and good news for fans. Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke will reprise their roles as lifelong best friends facing the ultimate test of their friendship and … >
Bafflegab goes to Hollywood as The Battersea Poltergeist is picked up for development We’ve reported before on podcasts becoming dramas, and we’re delighted to say this one’s a UK podcast, and it’s made by our friends Bafflegab Productions. Here’s part of their news story: Blumhouse, the studio behind Paranormal Activity, Get Out and The Invisible Man, have … >