‘The Night Manager’ interview: Hugh Laurie on playing Richard Roper

Hugh Laurie (House) stars as Richard Roper in BBC One’s new six-part adaptation of John le Carré’s 1993 espionage novel, The Night Manager. Adapted by acclaimed writer David Farr (Hanna), the first television adaptation of a le Carré novel in more than 20 years brings together love, loss and revenge in a complex story of modern criminality. … >

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‘The Night Manager’ interview: Olivia Colman on playing Angela Burr

Olivia Colman (Broadchurch) stars as Angela Burr in BBC One’s new six-part adaptation of John le Carré’s 1993 espionage novel, The Night Manager. Adapted by acclaimed writer David Farr (Hanna), the first television adaptation of a le Carré novel in more than 20 years brings together love, loss and revenge in a complex story of modern criminality. > … >

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‘The Night Manager’ Episode 2 review: Packed full of tension

It’s the second episode of BBC One’s new six-part espionage thriller starring Tom Hiddleston and Hugh Laurie and I’ve already fallen in love with those opening titles. They’re simple, effective and the accompanying score begins each episode with a style that befits the tone of this drama. This week we head to Mallorca where a … >

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‘The Night Manager’ interview: Tom Hiddleston on playing Jonathan Pine

Tom Hiddleston (Thor) stars as Jonathan Pine in BBC One’s new six-part adaptation of John le Carré’s 1993 espionage novel, The Night Manager. Adapted by acclaimed writer David Farr (Hanna), the first television adaptation of a le Carré novel in more than 20 years brings together love, loss and revenge in a complex story of modern criminality. … >

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Hugh Laurie and Tom Hiddleston in ‘The Night Manager’ trailer

BBC One has released the trailer for upcoming drama series The Night Manager, starring Hugh Laurie (House) and Tom Hiddleston (Thor). Adapted by writer David Farr (Hanna), the six-part contemporary interpretation of John le Carré’s 1993 espionage novel begins at 9pm on Sunday 21 February on BBC One. > Buy the book on Amazon. The Night Manager is … >

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Epic new ‘Troy’ drama coming to BBC One from makers of ‘Humans’

BBC One has ordered a “visceral multi-part series” retelling the fall of Troy from Humans makers Kudos. Created by Spooks writer David Farr, Troy: Fall Of A City is described as “thrilling and heart-breakingly intimate.” The official synopsis reads: “The story of the war between Greece and Troy is an epic tale of love, revenge, … >

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