Sheridan Smith

ITV announce Sheridan Smith in ‘I Fought The Law’

Sheridan Smith will play Ann Ming, who battled for 15 years to ensure her daughter’s murderer faced justice.  ITV and Hera Pictures (Mary & George) have announced a drama which tells the remarkable story of Ann Ming. Sheridan Smith will play the campaigner who took on the justice system to change the Double Jeopardy law. … >

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Brenda Blethyn as Vera, in trademark hat and trenchcoat

Vera – Brenda Blethyn films her final series

The star will hang up her trench coat and hat after filming Vera Series 14 ITV have announced that Brenda Blethyn is leaving her role as DCI Vera Stanhope after the current season. Vera has been in production since 2011, with Blethyn bringing to life the character who is based on novels by writer Ann … >

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Joanna Lumley and David McCallum as Sapphire & Steel

Sapphire & Steel are reassigned – to download

Audio dramas based on the classic sci-fi/fantasy series Sapphire & Steel are now available again from Big Finish Productions.  “All irregularities will be handled by the forces controlling each dimension. Transuranic, heavy elements may not be used where there is life. Medium atomic weights are available: Gold, Lead, Copper, Jet, Diamond, Radium, Sapphire, Silver and … >

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The James Bond Collection comes to ITVX

Nobody does it better – 007 lands on the free ITV streamer from March 2024.  Amazon MGM Studios Distribution has made a deal to make The James Bond Collection – that’s all 25 official James Bond films – available to ITV viewers via linear channels and through catch-up on the ITVX streaming service. It’s the … >

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Trigger Point

Trigger Point Series 2 – new teaser lands

Vicky McClure returns as police bomb disposal officer Lana Washington in the New Year.  ITV have released a first look at the second series of Trigger Point, which returns in 2024. The show follows the work of Expo officers in the Metropolitan Police Bomb Disposal Squad, and Series 1 was ITV’s best performing drama of … >

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Playing Nice - James Norton as Pete

Playing Nice – ITV adapts JP Delaney’s baby swap thriller

The four-part drama will star James Norton, Niamh Algar, James McArdle and Jessica Brown Findlay.  ITV have announced an adaptation of the best-selling novel Playing Nice by JP Delaney. The four-part psychological thriller series has gathered an impressive headline cast: it stars James Norton, Niamh Algar, James McArdle and Jessica Brown Findlay. The story comes … >

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Douglas is Cancelled - Hugh Bonneville & Karen Gillian

Douglas is Cancelled – new Moffat ITVX cancel culture comedy

The series stars Hugh Bonneville and Karen Gillan as hosts of current affairs TV show.  Writer Steven Moffat’s new show, described as a “dramedy” by Variety, promises a mini-reunion for his Doctor Who era. Hugh Bonneville, co-stars with Karen Gillan (Amy Pond) and Alex Kingston (River Song). Douglas is Cancelled tells the story of a … >

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Orphan Black: Echoes first teaser trailer

The show promises a deep dive into the exploration of the scientific manipulation of human existence.  Across five seasons, the original Orphan Black drew us into a world of clones and genetic manipulation. It also made a star of its lead Tatiana Maslany (She-Hulk) who was frankly remarkable in multiple roles. Now the first trailer … >

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