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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The Complete and Utter History of Britain

Pre-Monty Python sketch show rediscovered in the ITV archive

The Complete And Utter History Of Britain, stars Terry Jones and Michael Palin.  In news sure to warm the hearts of archive television enthusiasts everywhere, it’s been announced that The Complete And Utter History Of Britain has been rediscovered. Airing in January and February 1969 on London Weekend Television, the comedy series starred Terry Jones, … >

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Protection – ITV announce thriller in the world of witness protection

The show stars Siobhan Finneran, Nadine Marshall and Katherine Kelly.  ITV have revealed details of a new thriller series set in the murky world of witness protection. The show comes from screenwriter Kris Mrksa (White House Farm) and production company, New Pictures (Des, The Missing). Protection is based on an idea by a specialist who … >

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Freely — new free live TV without aerial or dish announced

A new service, Freely, will allow viewers access to live TV from the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 directly over the Internet from 2024 Developed by Everyone TV (the new name for the organisation who deliver FreeView and FreeSat), Freely is a new free service giving access to live TV via broadband. No aerial or … >

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Martin Clunes as DCI Sutton in Manhunt

Out There – Martin Clunes leads new ITV thriller

He’s swapping Doc Martin for much darker territory in a hard-hitting drug dealing drama. ITV has announced a new six-part thriller to tackle the subject of county lines drug dealing. Out There will star Martin Clunes as a farmer forced to confront the dark forces seeping into his rural community when his livelihood, homestead and family … >

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The Long Shadow - Tony Jones as DCS Dennis Hoban

The Long Shadow – trailer released for ITV’s true-crime drama

The drama chronicling the hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper includes Toby Jones, David Morrissey, Katherine Kelly and Daniel Mays.  Updated 01/09/23: ITV deliver the trailer for its intense new drama The Long Shadow. With a stellar cast, the series chronicles the hunt to catch the Yorkshire Ripper – the biggest manhunt in British history. There’s still … >

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