‘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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New family thriller series ‘Next of Kin’ coming to ITV in 2017

ITV has announced the commission of Next of Kin, a “gripping contemporary family thriller” from the makers of Poldark and Victoria. The six-part series is written and created by husband and wife team Paul Rutman (Indian Summers, Vera) and Natasha Narayan. The official synopsis reads: “Whip-smart psychologist Mona Mirza lives a charmed life at the heart of … >

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ITV orders new drama ‘Trauma’ from writer of ‘Doctor Foster’

Playwright and dramatist Mike Bartlett (Doctor Foster, The Town) has written a new three-part drama series for ITV. Set in the trauma department of a central London hospital, Trauma tells the story of 15 year old Alex Reynolds who dies under the care of a high-achieving trauma consultant. Bartlett commented: “I feel hugely lucky to be writing … >

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Joanne Froggatt and Ioan Gruffudd to star in ‘The Missing’ writers’ ITV drama ‘Liar’

ITV has ordered a new “compelling emotional thriller” from the creators of The Missing and One of Us. Liar is the first ITV commission for BAFTA- and Golden Globe-nominated producers and screenwriters Harry and Jack Williams. The six-part series will star Joanne Froggatt (Downton Abbey) and Ioan Gruffudd (Hornblower). The Williams brothers commented: “This story deals with highly emotional and important subject … >

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Michael Gambon joins cast of new ITV legal thriller ‘Fearless’

Filming has begun on Fearless, ITV’s new drama series from Homeland executive producer and writer Patrick Harbinson. The “visceral political thriller” is produced by Mammoth Screen, the makers of Endeavour, Poldark and Jenna Coleman’s Victoria series. Fearless stars Helen McCrory (Peaky Blinders) as Emma Banville, a solicitor known for defending lost causes, alongside Sir Michael Gambon (Harry Potter), comedian John Bishop, Robin Weigert (Jessica Jones), Jonathan Forbes (Catastrophe), … >

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‘Paranoid’ trailer: First look at ITV’s new thriller from makers of ‘Happy Valley’

ITV has released the first trailer for Paranoid, from the makers of Happy Valley and Scott and Bailey. Written by Bill Gallagher (The Paradise, Lark Rise to Candleford), the eight-part conspiracy thriller series stars Indira Varma (Game of Thrones), Robert Glenister (Hustle), Neil Stuke (Silk), Lesley Sharp (Scott and Bailey) and Kevin Doyle (Downton Abbey). Paranoid will … >

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