Disney+ announce Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes

Twenty years on, the show explores the tragic killing of an innocent man mistaken for a terrorist by the Metropolitan Police. The Disney+ UK original imprint has provided some diverse treats of late. We’ve enjoyed the outrageous Jilly Cooper adaptation Rivals, and the terrific (and cancelled-too-soon) fantasy drama Renegade Nell. However, Suspect: The Shooting of … >

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Mark Gatiss in Bookish

Bookish – first images from new Mark Gatiss detective series

Bookish marries post-war nostalgia with the reckless and life-affirming atmosphere of the times.  Actor, writer, bon viveur. Mark Gatiss has enjoyed a remarkable career so far, from his comedy origins in The League of Gentlemen to acclaim on the West End stage. He also writes, directs and produces, with a string of Doctor Who episodes to … >

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Lynley - DI Thomas Lynley (Leo Suter); DS Barbara Havers (Sofia Barclay)

Lynley – BBC picks up a new adaptation

Leo Suter and Sofia Barclay star in a reimagining of the Inspector Lynley novels. The BBC has acquired a new adaptation of the Inspector Lynley mysteries by Elizabeth George. Lynley stars Leo Suter (Vikings: Valhalla) with Sofia Barclay (Ted Lasso) as his down-to-earth partner DS Barbara Havers. Tommy Lynley is a brilliant police detective but … >

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Mark Gatiss & Polly Walker on set, with a clapperboard for the first shot of Bookish

Bookish – Mark Gatiss to write and star in new detective drama (updated)

The consulting detective Gabriel Book will investigate crimes on UKTV’s Alibi.  Updated 18/07/24: Bookish guest stars announced. With filming now underway in Belgium, UKTV have confirmed a number of guest stars for Bookish. In episodes 5 & 6 of the series, Paul McGann (Doctor Who) will star as Mr Kind, alongside Tim McInnerny (Blackadder) as ‘D’. … >

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David Tennant joins The Thursday Murder Club movie

The Netflix adaptation of Richard Osman’s novel boasts a stellar British cast.  With production soon to begin on the movie of Richard Osman’s novel, The Thursday Murder Club, the author has dropped a few further cast announcements. The 2020 bestseller, Osman’s debut novel, follows a quartet of retirement home residents who attempt to investigate murders … >

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Moonflower Murders: Lesley Manville as Susan Ryeland

Moonflower Murders – first look and new cast for the Horowitz sequel

The show sees Lesley Manville and Timothy McMullan return as Susan Ryeland and Atticus Pünd. The BBC have released first look images from its upcoming adaptation of Anthony Horowitz’s 2020 novel Moonflower Murders. The six-part series is a sequel to Magpie Murders, which the BBC aired earlier this year. Anthony Horowitz adapts his own novel, … >

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The Long Shadow - Tony Jones as DCS Dennis Hoban

The Long Shadow – trailer released for ITV’s true-crime drama

The drama chronicling the hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper includes Toby Jones, David Morrissey, Katherine Kelly and Daniel Mays.  Updated 01/09/23: ITV deliver the trailer for its intense new drama The Long Shadow. With a stellar cast, the series chronicles the hunt to catch the Yorkshire Ripper – the biggest manhunt in British history. There’s still … >

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