Maya – Bella Ramsey to co-star in Daisy Haggard’s thriller series

They will appear alongside Daisy Haggard in her forthcoming drama.  Channel 4 has announced that Bella Ramsey (The Last of Us, Time) is to star in their new psychological thriller series Maya, alongside its writer Daisy Haggard (Back To Life, Breeders). Here’s what we know about Maya: Ramsey takes on the title role of Maya, teenage … >

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Falling – Jack Thorne’s religious new love story finds its cast

Keeley Hawes and Pappa Essiedu lead the six-part romantic drama.  In February, Channel 4 announced a new drama from the prolific Jack Throne. The dramatist has since hit the headlines with Netflix’s hard-hitting Adolescence, but his latest show is quite different. The channel describes Falling as a “witty, moving, contemporary romantic drama that is as honest … >

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Beth – Channel 4 commissions a sci-fi streaming drama

Beth will be the first digital original drama to broadcast on Channel 4’s YouTube.  We live in an age where linear TV is often not the first place that viewers encounter programmes. Rather than fighting that fact, Channel 4 are embracing it with a new commission. Beth, a new drama in three 15-minute parts, is … >

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Mitchell & Webb return to Channel 4 with a new sketch show

The pair will team with a new generation of comic performers and writers.  Channel 4 have announced the return of David Mitchell and Robert Webb to the world of the sketch show. The pair, who had a long association with the channel as stars of Peep Show, have previously starred in sketch shows for both … >

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Pierre – David Harewood to star in new contemporary legal drama

The show takes place in the world of a duty solicitor who uncovers a chilling web of institutional corruption.  Channel 4 have announced a new legal drama headlined by David Harewood. Pierre comes from writers Roy Williams (Soon Gone: A Windrush Chronicle) and John Donnelly (Utopia). Here’s the synopsis for Pierre: West London duty solicitor … >

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Channel 4’s cyber-thriller The Undeclared War returns for series 2

Simon Pegg and Hannah Khalique-Brown return for series 2 of the cyber-thriller.  Channel 4 has announced a second series of The Undeclared War. The new six-part run of the cyber-thriller comes from writer Colin Teevan (Das Boot), with Paul McGuigan (Inside Man) directing. Series 1 was presaged with a chilling faux-Prime Ministerial broadcast, so look out for … >

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Nicola Coughlan and Lydia West return for more Big Mood

Maggie and Eddie are back as Big Mood is scores a second series commission.  From Derry Girls to Bridgerton, Barbie to festive Doctor Who, Nicola Coughlan’s star continues to burn brightly. Last year she paired with Lydia West (It’s A Sin, Inside Man) for Big Mood, and Channel 4 have just confirmed the show’s return. Together they … >

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Brian and Maggie – James Graham talks about his political docu-drama

The tale of the pivotal exchanges between Brian Walden and Margaret Thatcher stars Steve Coogan and Harriet Walter.  The lead up to and impact of major interviews are often remarkable stories worth telling in their own right. Recently, we’ve seen two versions of the fateful Newsnight Emily Maitlis/Prince Andrew clash. Now, Channel 4 bring us … >

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