No waiting until it airs, all ITV’s Christmas highlights will be available to stream from 0700. ITV are trying a novel approach to win the Christmas schedule wars this year; they are making all their major entertainment shows on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day available all day via ITV Hub. It’s doubtless a … >
Helena Bonham Carter will star as soap legend Noele Gordon. While Russell T Davies is set to return to Doctor Who for its Sixtieth anniversary, he has other work in the pipeline beforehand. itv have announced Nolly, a three-part drama written by RTD, telling the story of Noele Gordon on and off-screen around her work … >
ITV and Virgin Media O2 have signed a deal to allow for the integration of ITV content into the Virgin Media O2 platform ITV has announced a five-year deal tying up with Virgin Media O2. Virgin Media and O2 have recently been promoting themselves as Volt (to Virgin Media customers), and this new move is … >
The show Londongrad will tell the story of the poisoned former KGB agent, which is also being tackled by itv. Variety have broken the news that Benedict Cumberbatch will star in Londongrad, a mini-series currently in development by HBO. Based on Alan Cowell’s book The Terminal Spy, the show will tell the story of Alexander … >
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) … >