Despite it’s 2019 cancellation, the show based on Jane Austen’s unfinished novel is returning. While the itv adaptation of Sanditon, helmed by Andrew Davies, originally failed to do the numbers for itv, it has been revived thanks to a co-production deal involving Masterpiece on PBS and UK streamer Britbox. While the first season ended with … >
The broadcaster has commissioned a six part comedy show fronted by the new Doctor Who star. While we’re all waiting for his Doctor Who debut as new companion Dan – sometime during the Flux storyline which begins at Halloween – itv have lined John Bishop for his own comedy show. Cannily titled ‘The John Bishop … >
The Being Human and Poldark star will play Dr. Joseph O’Loughlin in an adaptation of the bestselling Michael Robotham thriller. itv have announced a pretty stellar cast for their upcoming five-part drama based on The Suspect, which has been adapted by Peter Berry (Gangs of London). Joining Turner are Shaun Parkes, Sian Clifford (Fleabag, Quiz), … >
He will play the poisoned former Russian KGB agent in an itv mini-series penned by George Kay. After scoring a big hit with Des, the story of the investigation into the crimes of serial killer Dennis Nilsen, itv have lured David Tennant back for another high profile role. He will take on the part of … >
As ITV celebrates its half-year figures, we have a cautious look around to build a bigger picture You can see all of ITV’s results and their analysis / statements on their corporate site. We won’t just cut and paste, but will give their top level conclusions: A strong financial performance in the first half of … >
Actor James Davis has moved into writing and his relationship drama You & Me has been commissioned by ITV Better known (so far) as an actor (Holby, Shameless, Misfits), You & Me is James Davis’s first commission as a writer. The 3 x 60’ drama will be executive produced by Dominic Treadwell-Collins (A Very English Scandal, EastEnders) … >
ITV has announced its bumper spring schedule for 2021 and it’s a real feast of entertainment You can read the full announcement for yourself, but, if you’re in a hurry, we’ve cherry picked just some of the more interesting items and linked them through to our extensive coverage elsewhere. They’ve broken the content down into … >
Ofcom has made the news today with predictions of the end for BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 as the online world is leaving current approaches behind Ofcom has been consulting on the future of the UK TV industry as part of its Small Screen: Big Debate initiative. That phase of study is complete … >
Sanditon, an unfinished novel that Jane Austen was working on before her death, is being adapted for television by ITV. We’ve seen a trailer, and now we have a release date…
In a move that brings us a tiny bit closer to equality in the workplace, ITV has announced its plans to no longer allow all-male writing teams in comedy, as well as banning writing teams with one token woman. Here’s all the info…