Jodie Whittaker

‘Trust Me’ first look: ‘Broadchurch’ star Jodie Whittaker’s new BBC One thriller

The first promotional photo has been unveiled for The Five creator Dan Sefton’s new BBC One drama. The four-part character-led thriller began filming in Scotland last month and tells the story of a hardworking and skilled nurse, who, having lost her job for whistleblowing, is forced to take drastic measures to provide for her daughter. Jodie Whittaker (Broadchurch, … >

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Jodie Whittaker

‘Broadchurch’ star to lead ‘The Five’ writer’s new BBC One thriller ‘Trust Me’

The Five creator Dan Sefton’s new drama series for BBC One has begun filming in Scotland. The four-part character-led thriller tells the story of a hardworking and skilled nurse, who, having lost her job for whistleblowing, is forced to take drastic measures to provide for her daughter. The official synopsis reads: “Out of desperation, Cath … >

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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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Win signed ‘Dad’s Army’ posters and soundtrack albums!

Dad’s Army, the feature film based on the much-loved iconic British comedy, arrives in UK cinemas on Friday 5 February. To celebrate the release, we’ve got film posters signed by the cast and copies of the film’s soundtrack album to give away to five of our Twitter followers! For a chance to win, just follow … >

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Start date announced for E4’s new sci-fi comedy ‘Tripped’

E4 has confirmed that Tripped, the channel’s new comedy-drama set in parallel universes, will begin next week. Created by Jamie Mathieson (Being Human) with The Missing writers Harry and Jack Williams, the four-part series stars Blake Harrison (The Inbetweeners) as Danny, an average 24-year-old who has been friends with stoner Milo (George Webster) since they … >

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‘Tripped’ Episode 1 review: A buddy-comedy across realities

Once upon a timeline, there was a pilot for a parallel universe-hopping E4 comedy-drama called ALT. Written by Jamie Mathieson (currently one of the best writers on Doctor Who), it starred Craig Roberts (Being Human) and Gethin Anthony (Game of Thrones), with Jason Flemyng (X-Men: First Class). And in a parallel universe somewhere – perhaps … >

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