Mark Gatiss

Bookish – Mark Gatiss to write and star in new detective drama

The consulting detective Gabriel Brook will investigate crimes on UKTV’s Alibi.  Sherlock co-creator Mark Gatiss is returning to the genre for a new six-part series. UKTV have announced that he has created Bookish – a 1946 set series about a consulting detective who aids the police. Gatiss will star as Gabriel Book, with Polly Walker … >

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The cast of The Red King

The Red King – Alibi commission a mystery-thriller from Toby Whithouse

The six-part series is a “genre bending mystery, combining drama, suspense and horror.” UKTV Alibi have announced a major new commission from Toby Whithouse (Being Human, The Game) entitled The Red King. Filming has begun on the show which comes from Quay Street Productions. Anjli Mohindra (Vigil) leads the show as detective Grace Narayan. She’s … >

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UKTV Alibi’s Annika is recommissioned

Nicola Walker returns to solve crime in the waterways of Scotland in Annika series 2. UKTV’s Alibi channel, in conjunction with partners US broadcaster Masterpiece and All3Media International, have recommissioned Annika. It’s no surprise however, as the first series became their all-time  top performer. The crime drama comes from Nick Walker, based on his BBC … >

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Sophie Rundle leads the cast of Alibi’s new drama The Diplomat

The Peaky Blinders and Gentleman Jack star swaps period drama for the present day.  UKTV channel Alibi have announced the start of filming on their new drama series The Diplomat. Set in Barcelona, the show follows Sophie Rundle as Laura Simmons, who works to protect British nationals who find themselves in trouble abroad. Together with … >

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