Joanna Scanlan, Rosalie Craig, Tamsin Greig, Lorraine Ashbourne and Amelia Bullmore are in the band. The BBC and BritBox International have announced the cast of Riot Women. The show is the latest drama series from writer Sally Wainwright (Happy Valley, Renegade Nell). Made by Drama Republic (One Day), it’s currently filming in West Yorkshire. Here’s … >
Anne-Marie Duff reprises her role as Dr Susannah Newman. Channel 4 have released a batch of first-look images for the second run of its drama Suspect. The show, which returns this summer, stars Anne-Marie Duff as Dr Susannah Newman, who continues her search to find out the truth surrounding her daughter’s tragic death. The second … >
The series comes from writer Andrew Buchan, best known for his acting roles in Broadchurch and The Crown. ITV have released the official trailer for their upcoming thriller Passenger. It’s a darkly comic affair starring Wunmi Mosaku (Loki, Lovecraft Country) and David Threlfall (Troy: Fall of a City). The six-part series promises to explore “a … >
Guest stars will include Peter Davison, Kevin Bishop, Carolyn Pickles, Jeff Rawle and Souad Faress. With the latest run of Death in Paradise past its halfway point, the BBC have revealed the return date for Beyond Paradise. In 2023, the spin off show was the UK’s most watched new drama across all channels and streamers. … >
BBC Studios takes full ownership of BritBox International in a £255 million deal Reported by both sides from different angles (BBC takes full ownership vs ITV sells its 50% share), it’s clear the deal has been some time coming. Since ITV launched ITVX, its focus has been there, with Britbox coverage increasingly limited. Now BritBox … >
The latest adaptation stars Penelope Wilton and David Jonsson. Updated 06/12/23: Murder is Easy in the sleepy English village of Wychwood under Ashe. As BBC continue to reveal their festive line-up, we’ve our first proper taste of their latest Agatha Christie. The trailer sets up the story as Fitzwilliam (David Jonsson) meets Miss Pinkerton (Penelope Wilton) … >
Writer Sian Ejiwunmi-Le Berre is adapting the novel for the screen. Updated 11/07/23: The BBC have revealed a whole host of star names taking part in Murder is Easy. Filming is now underway in Scotland on Murder is Easy. As ever, the high-profile Agatha Christie adaptation has gathered an impressive roster of talent with David Jonsson … >
DI Humphrey Goodman and the Beyond Paradise team return to Shipton Abbott for Series 2. The BBC have announced the start of filming on the Beyond Paradise Christmas Special plus six more hour-long episodes. The show, a spinoff of Death in Paradise, films in the South-West and takes place in the fictional Shipton Abbott. It … >
The Loki star heads the cast of Passenger, from screenwriter Andrew Buchan. ITV have announced the star of filming on a new comic thriller. The six-part series stars Wunmi Mosaku (Lovecraft Country) and David Threlfall (Troy: Fall of a City). Interestingly, the script comes from a familiar name; Andrew Buchan is best known for his … >
DI Humphrey Goodman is back in Blighty – Beyond Paradise lands on Friday 24th February. (Updated 11/02/23): The BBC release a trailer for the show and there’s news of the guest cast too. Hot on the heels of the first look image from Beyond Paradise, showcasing the principal cast, the BBC have dropped a trailer … >