David Tennant as Alexander Litvinenko

Litvinenko – trailer for David Tennant’s new ITVX drama (updated)

The actor undergoes a radical transformation to play Alexander Litvinenko, the poisoned Russian dissident.  Updated 09/12/22: David Tennant talks about Litvinenko and his Doctor Who comeback on This Morning. With Litvinenko due to land on ITVX next week, David Tennant has appeared on daytime TV to promote the show. He talked about the background to the … >

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Gotham

ITVX – Arrow, Gotham, Smallville and now Freaks and Geeks (updated)

Paul Feig’s cult classic series joins the superhero series on the streamer.  Updated 06/12/22: ITVX adds more shows to its catalogue thanks to a deal with Paramount. Further to their superheroes announcement, ITV are reporting a signup with Paramount Global Content Distribution. While it brings a number of shows to their rebranded streaming service ITVX, … >

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Iain De Caestecker

The Winter King – cast revealed for itv’s new Cornwell adaptation

ITV have confirmed that filming is now underway on their adaptation of Bernard Cornwell’s Warlord Chronicles, under the title of The Winter King. The series is described as “a bold and revisionist take on the well-loved Arthurian Legends”. It follows Arthur Pendragon as he evolves from an outcast to legendary warrior and leader. The Winter … >

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Doc Martin - Martin Clunes and Caroline Catz

Doc Martin gears up for his ‘Last Christmas in Portwenn’

The Doc Martin Christmas Special is the final outing for itv’s curmudgeonly medic.  After last autumn’s tenth and final series, Martin Clunes returns for one last festive story as Dr Martin Ellingham. According to Radio Times, it’s appropriately titled ‘Last Christmas in Portwenn’. While the lengthy synopsis released for the Christmas Special pretty much reveals … >

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ITV recommission The John Bishop Show

The stand-up and former Doctor Who star is getting a second series of his chat show.  Poor old Dan Lewis might have exited the TARDIS sharply at the start of the recent Doctor Who special, but actor John Bishop appears unaffected; the comic is returning to ITV for a second run of his Saturday night … >

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Maternal – Lara Pulver and Parminder Nagra to star itv’s new NHS drama

Maternal, which also stars Lisa McGrillis, will focus on three working mothers on the NHS frontline.  itv have commissioned a new six-part drama exploring the lives of three female Doctors in the post-pandemic NHS. The show follows their stories, each juggling the demands of both motherhood and medicine. Maternal‘s cast has three high-profile names: Parminder … >

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The Tower - Jimmy Akingbola & Gemma Whelan

itv orders a second series of The Tower – Death Message

DS Sarah Collins will be back for a further investigation in The Tower II: Death Message  After a successful debut run in 2021, itv have announced a second series for their crime thriller The Tower. Starring Gemma Whelan as DS Sarah Collins, the first series adapted Kate London’s novel Post Mortem. The second tackles her follow-up, … >

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Endeavour - Roger Allam and Shaun Evans

Endeavour – Series 9 will be the last

The young Inspector Morse series will draw to a close after 36 episodes.  itv have announced that Endeavour, the series following the exploits of the young Inspector Morse, will finish in 2023. After ten years, producers Mammoth Screen, with writer Russell Lewis and stars Shaun Evans and Roger Allam, have mutually decided to bring the … >

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Irvine Welsh’s Crime – Series Two heads to ITVX

The show, starring Dougray Scott, will premiere on ITV’s new streaming service.  The second run of BritBox show Irvine Welsh’s Crime is set to land on ITVX. The new streamer from ITV is due to launch later this year; replacing ITV Hub, it’s also set to bring BritBox into many more customer homes. Crime, adapted … >

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