‘Prime Suspect: 1973’ review: Episode 4 is efficient but unexciting

There’s an early episode of The Simpsons where, with the plot seemingly resolved partway through the episode the family gathers on the sofa. “Everything really wrapped up nicely,” declares Homer with satisfaction; “And much quicker than usual” he adds, with a post-modern awareness of how TV works. I mention this only because it’s how I … >

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‘Prime Suspect: 1973’ start date confirmed

ITV has announced the launch date for its new Prime Suspect prequel series. Adapted from Lynda La Plante’s bestselling novel, Tennison, the crime drama stars Stefanie Martini (Doctor Thorne, Endeavour) as the young incarnation of Helen Mirren’s iconic character Jane Tennison. Martini is joined by Blake Harrison (Dad’s Army, The Inbetweeners) and Sam Reid (Belle, The Riot Club) as Jane’s superiors … >

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Watch first trailer for ITV’s new 1970s-set ‘Prime Suspect’ prequel series

ITV has released a one-minute preview for new crime drama Prime Suspect: 1973. The prequel to Prime Suspect stars Stefanie Martini (Doctor Thorne, Endeavour) as the young incarnation of Helen Mirren’s iconic character Jane Tennison. Martini is joined by Blake Harrison (Dad’s Army, The Inbetweeners) and Sam Reid (Belle, The Riot Club) as Jane’s superiors DCI Len Bradfield and DS Spencer Gibbs in the … >

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Young Jane Tennison cast in ITV’s ‘Prime Suspect’ prequel

ITV has revealed who will be playing the young incarnation of Helen Mirren’s iconic character Jane Tennison. Tennison, the new prequel to Prime Suspect, has now started filming on location in London. Stefanie Martini (Doctor Thorne, Endeavour) will lead the cast as the young Jane Tennison. She’ll be joined by Blake Harrison (Dad’s Army, The Inbetweeners) and Sam Reid (Belle, The Riot Club) as … >

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