Sheridan Smith to star in ITV’s new insider trading drama ‘Clean Break’

ITV has announced the commission of Clean Break, a new “characterful drama” starring Sheridan Smith from the producers of Humans. Created and written by screenwriting newcomer Mark Marlow, the six part series focuses on an ordinary working class woman, Sam, who is caught between two worlds – the everyday life of a devoted and loving Mum and … >

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‘Birds of a Feather’ Christmas special details and air date revealed

ITV has released new story hints for this year’s Birds of a Feather Christmas special. The sitcom, which originally ran for nine seasons between 1989 and 1998 on BBC One, was revived by ITV in January 2014 and became ITV’s most successful comedy launch in over a decade. Buy the complete original series box set on Amazon here. … >

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ITV orders female-led crime thriller ‘Bancroft’

ITV’s new crime series Bancroft will explore “what happens when heinous crimes, long buried in the past, come back to haunt us.” Set in a busy northern city, the four-part thriller is written and created by Kate Brooke (Mr Selfridge, Ice Cream Girls, The Making of a Lady). Brooke commented: “I wanted to explore a … >

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Exclusive ‘The Level’ finale trailer: ITV’s Brighton crime drama concludes this week

CultBox has an exclusive first look at the final episode of ITV’s intense new thriller, The Level. Starring Karla Crome (Misfits), Noel Clarke (Doctor Who), Robert James Collier (Downton Abbey) and Lindsey Coulson (EastEnders), the six-part drama series launched last month. Buy The Level on DVD on Amazon here. Episode 6 airs at 9pm tomorrow night on ITV. The finale … >

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‘The Level’ episode guide: What happens next?

ITV’s new high stakes, high intensity thriller The Level is created by Shetland writers Gaby Chiappe and Alex Perrin. The six-part series stars Karla Crome (Misfits), Noel Clarke (Doctor Who), Robert James Collier (Downton Abbey) and Lindsey Coulson (EastEnders). The cast also includes Philip Glenister (Ashes to Ashes), Laura Haddock (The Inbetweeners Movie), Gary Lewis (Billy Elliott), Jo Absolom (Doc Martin), Amanda … >

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Stephen Graham joins cast of ITV drama about murdered schoolboy Rhys Jones

ITV has announced the commission of Little Boy Blue from the writer of Mrs Biggs and Cilla. The four-part factual drama will tell the story of schoolboy Rhys Jones’ tragic murder in August 2007 and will recreate the moment when his parents and brother lined up in front of the crowd at Goodison Park in tribute. Rhys was … >

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‘In the Club’ writer Kay Mellor returns to ITV with new drama ‘Girlfriends’

ITV has announced the commission of a brand new series from Fat Friends creator Kay Mellor. The six-part drama will follow three women, Linda, Sue and Gail, each pushing 60 and struggling to cope with what life has to throw at them. Mellor commented: “I’m delighted that after a long time away I’m once again working for ITV. “Girlfriends is … >

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