Without Sin Vicky McClure

Without Sin — ITV commissions new four-part drama with Vicky McClure

ITV has commissioned four-part thriller Without Sin, starring Vicky McClure, produced by Left Bank Pictures and BYO Films and written by screenwriting newcomer, Frances Poletti The new drama is described as: A four-part psychological thriller exploring the relationship which develops between a grieving mother and the man she believes murdered her daughter Vicky McClure (Line … >

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Lazy Susan finishes filming

Lazy Susan finishes location filming

Following its debut as a Comedy Short in 2020, the eagerly awaited series of critically-lauded BBC comedy sketch show Lazy Susan is set to premiere on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer in 2022 From the minds of writer-performer Edinburgh Comedy Award nominees Freya Parker (The Mash Report) and Celeste Dring (This Country), Lazy Susan is described … >

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Amanda Burton Silent Witness

Amanda Burton returns to Silent Witness for the 25th anniversary

Amanda Burton (Anne Boleyn, Marcella) makes a dramatic return to Silent Witness as she reprises her role of Sam Ryan in BBC Studios production for BBC One Amanda first appeared in the lead role of pathologist Sam Ryan in 1996, starring in 54 episodes before leaving in 2004, when her character returned home to Northern … >

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Adian Turner leads the cast of itv thriller The Suspect

The Being Human and Poldark star will play Dr. Joseph O’Loughlin in an adaptation of the bestselling Michael Robotham thriller. itv have announced a pretty stellar cast for their upcoming five-part drama based on The Suspect, which has been adapted by Peter Berry (Gangs of London). Joining Turner are Shaun Parkes, Sian Clifford (Fleabag, Quiz), … >

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Marie Antoinette

Marie Antoinette — BBC acquires new take on the tale

BBC Two and iPlayer has acquired the eight-part historical drama, Marie Antoinette, from Banijay Rights Created and written by Deborah Davis (The Favourite), Marie Antoinette tells the story of the incredibly modern and avant-garde young queen who was barely 14 years old when she left Austria to marry the Dauphin of France. Free, independent and … >

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Magpie Murders

Magpie Murders — first look images for new BritBox crime adaptation

BritBox reveals first-look images for Magpie Murders adaptation BritBox has revealed a selection of initial images from the upcoming adaptation of Anthony Horowitz’s acclaimed and best-selling novel Magpie Murders, which wrapped production in London, Suffolk and Ireland last month. The plot to Magpie Murders revolves around the character Susan Ryeland, played by Lesley Manville, an editor … >

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Last Light: Joanne Froggatt and Matthew Fox cast in thriller mini-series

Downton Abbey star Joanne Froggatt joins Matthew Fox in the adaptation of Alex Scarrow’s novel. As reported in Variety, the five-part mini-series, from John Zinman and Patrick Massett (Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Friday Night Lights), will start shooting on 25th September in various international locations, including Prague. It will be directed by Dennie Gordon. Last … >

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The Gallows Pole cast

The Gallows Pole — cast announced for new Shane Meadows drama

The BBC has announced the cast for Shane Meadows’ new drama The Gallows Pole Shane Meadows (This is England) has assembled the cast for his first period TV drama The Gallows Pole. Pictured above are: top L-R: Michael Socha, Thomas Turgoose, George MacKay, Tom Burke, Sophie McShera; bottom L-R: Cara Theobold, Yusra Warsama, Samuel Edward-Cook, Anthony … >

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