Byker Grove

Byker Grove – the classic kids series comes to streaming

Almost twenty years after its final episode, Byker Grove is coming to ITVX.  The influential teen drama series, which launched the careers of the light entertainment behemoths Ant & Dec, originally ran on the BBC for 18 series between 1989 and 2006. During that impressive 344 episode run, it tackled issues such as drug addiction, … >

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Renegade Nell

Renegade Nell lands on ITVX

It may have failed to charm sufficient audiences to get a recommission on Disney+, but the charming magical fantasy series Renegade Nell is now available to a wider audience due to a hookup with ITVX.  It’s not first time shows have made this leap, with the terrific Extraordinary and the medieval detective adaptation Shardlake, both cut … >

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Trigger Point

Trigger Point scores a series 4 commission

The EXPOs will return in both 2025 and 2026.  With filming complete on series 3 of itv’s Trigger Point, the broadcaster has confirmed that the show is coming back for a fourth run too. Series 4 will film across the summer months this year. The show, led by Vicky McClure (Line of Duty) as Lana … >

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A Murder at the End of the World

A Murder at the End of the World – comes to ITVX

Emma Corrin and Clive Owen to lead a murder mystery series set at an exclusive billionaire’s retreat.  Updated 23/05/25: ITVX acquire the show. ITV have announced that they’ve picked up the thriller series A Murder at the End of the World for their free streaming service ITVX. The 7-part series, which stars Emma Corrin, Brit … >

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Red Eye – ITV confirm the series 2 cast

With filming now underway, itv unveil the cast list (and not much else) about the new series of Red Eye. While Jing Lusi returns as DS Hana Li, Martin Compston joins her for the thriller’s second run. This makes sense as the story of Richard Armitage’s Dr Matthew Nolan felt complete. Story details remain under … >

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Rabbit Hole

Rabbit Hole – ITV pick up Kiefer Sutherland thriller series

ITV has announced that it has acquired the high-stakes espionage thriller Rabbit Hole for its streamer ITVX.  The well-received 2023 show stars Kiefer Sutherland (24) as John Weir – a master of deception in the world of corporate espionage. The eight-part story sees him framed for murder by “powerful forces who have the power to … >

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David Tennant faces The Assembly

The Assembly – trailer & dates for the itv interview series

The show’s line-up includes David Tennant, Gary Lineker, Danny Dyer and pop star Jade Thirwall.  Updated 28/04/25: David Tennant has a colourful message for people who don’t like Doctor Who. David Tennant’s episode of The Assembly dropped over the weekend, as he faced a panel of neurodivergent and/or learning disabled interviewers with some direct questions. … >

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itv commissions Adultery from writer Danny Brocklehurst

Adultery is a provocative love story which focusses on two ordinary families and messy complications.  With shows like Fool Me Once, Brassic and Ten Pound Poms to his name, Danny Brocklehurst’s writing always catches attention. His latest show is being made for ITV and ITVX, and comes from Ben Stephenson’s new indie, Poison Pen Studios. It … >

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Martin Compston joins Red Eye series 2

DC Hana Li and Head of MI5 Madeline Delaney will return for another flight full of twists and turns.  Line of Duty‘s Martin Compston has been announced to star in the series 2 of itv’s in-air thriller Red Eye. The show’s first run saw Richard Armitage as Dr Matthew Nolan who was being returned to … >

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