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 … >
“Everyone wants to be Cary Grant. Even I want to be Cary Grant.” Updated 04/10/22: The wider cast list for Archie includes Harriet Walter, Ian McNeice and Jason Watkins. With work progressing on Archie, ITV’s upcoming Cary Grant biopic, the broadcaster has revealed some of the drama’s cast list. We already know that Jason Issacs is … >
Watch out, watch out, there’s a Humphrey about (in the UK!) Updated 03/08/22: The BBC have released further cast details for Beyond Paradise. Building on the series announcement at the end of June, production is now underway on the Death in Paradise spin-off show. A trio of names have been announced to join Kris Marshall … >