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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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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Patience – Channel 4 announce new crime drama

The show, adapted from the French series Astrid and Raphaelle, stars Laura Fraser and Ella Maisy Purvis.  Channel 4 have announced a new police crime series, Patience, from Eagle Eye Drama (Professor T). The six-part drama follows the story of a young autistic woman who’s a self-taught criminologist. Ella Maisy Purvis (Malpractice) is Patience Evans, while … >

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