ITV has commissioned a major new series about the life of Queen Victoria. Victoria will focus on the early years of our longest reigning monarch, who leaves childhood behind when she ascends the throne at the tender age of 18. From the producers of BBC One’s Poldark, the 8-part drama is created and written by acclaimed … >
Julian Fellowes will adapt Anthony Trollope’s novel Doctor Thorne for ITV. The three-part drama will begin filming later this year. Downton Abbey creator Fellowes commented: “As a lifetime devotee of Trollope, my own favourite among the great nineteenth century English novelists and certainly the strongest influence over my work that I am conscious of, it … >
A twelfth season of Birds of a Feather will begin filming later this year. Birds of a Feather was revived by ITV in January 2014, following a 16-year break, and became ITV’s most successful comedy launch in over a decade. The sitcom orignally ran for nine seasons between 1989 and 1998 on BBC One. Writers … >
Kieran Bew (Da Vinci’s Demons) will lead the cast of ITV’s new Beowulf series as the legendary title character. Described as “a western set in the Dark Ages of Britain’s mythic past”, the new 13-part drama is created by James Dormer (Strike Back), Tim Haines and Katie Newman. Kieran Bew will star alongside William Hurt … >
Arthur & George, starring Martin Clunes (Doc Martin) as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, will begin next month. ITV’s new adaptation of Julian Barnes’s novel, based on an intriguing series of genuine events in the life of the novelist and physician who created the detective Sherlock Holmes, is written by Ed Whitmore (Silent Witness, Waking The … >
The first trailer has been released for ITV’s new adaptation of Julian Barnes’s novel, Arthur & George. Based on an intriguing series of genuine events in the life of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the three part drama stars Martin Clunes (Doc Martin) as the novelist and physician who created the detective Sherlock Holmes. > Buy … >
ITV has re-commissioned Benidorm for an eighth season. Seven new episodes will begin filming on location in Spain later this year, with creator Derren Litten introducing a brand new family to the Solana. Elaine Bedell, ITV’s Director of Comedy & Entertainment commented: “Benidorm continues its enduring appeal with ITV viewers, and we look forward to … >
ITV has announced the commission of Beowulf, an “epic re-imagining of one of literature’s greatest and most enduring heroes”. Described as “a western set in the Dark Ages of Britain’s mythic past”, the new 13-part drama is created by James Dormer (Strike Back), Tim Haines and Katie Newman. Dormer, who will write and executive produce … >
With the third season of Mr Selfridge beginning on ITV in early 2015, we thought it might be fun to look at what the new run will hold for fans. Executive producer Kate Lewis has hinted that Harry’s life will “unravel” in the new season, ominously commenting: “His story was a rollercoaster ride that ended … >
Birds of a Feather will return to ITV on Boxing Day for a Christmas special ahead of the new season. The sitcom originally ran for nine series between 1989 and 1998 on BBC One, relaunching on ITV in January this year with audiences of up to 9.5 million. Airing at 9pm on Friday 26 December, … >