The BBC has confirmed that Line of Duty will move to BBC One for its fourth season next year. Written and created by Jed Mercurio, the police corruption drama launched on BBC Two in June 2012 and the third season concluded last month with 5.6 million viewers; the highest-rating BBC Two drama series ever since current measuring … >
With our nerves finally settled after the tense 90-minute finale of Line of Duty‘s hit third season, we can reflect on the twists and turns of the case. Putting Danny Waldron (Daniel Mays) up front as the central character, the story them proceeded to pull the rug from under us and bring back Keeley Hawes’ … >
Louisa faces a startling revelation about Sven and Larry considers leaving Corfu with Nancy in an emotionally fraught and satisfying finale. It’s been such an enjoyable first season for The Durrells that it’s sad to be saying goodbye to this most misfit of families already. Fear not, however, as they will be back to cause … >
ITV’s new family drama The Durrells is based upon Gerald Durrell’s classic trilogy of Corfu memoirs. Set in 1935, the six-part series is written by Simon Nye. The story focuses upon Louisa Durrell (Keeley Hawes) whose life is in meltdown. Her husband died years ago and his money has all but run out. Her four … >
Louisa Durrell faces a personal battle for her family’s way of life and an unexpected proposal this week as ITV’s popular new drama continues. When Louisa’s formidable Aunt Hermione (the self-appointed head of the family), Prue, Geoffrey and Larry’s girlfriend Nancy come to stay with them on Corfu, she finds herself having to prove herself. … >
Personally speaking, Line of Duty 3‘s finale went on longer than it really should have. But that’s because I watched it twice, back-to-back. Gobbled it up and then immediately went back for seconds, and found it even better the second time. Honestly? I’ll probably go back in a couple of days and watch it again, … >
We’re over halfway through the six-part first season and ITV’s The Durrells feels like it’s been part of Sunday nights forever. Such is the quality of the production and Simon Nye’s writing that this series continues to charm and make this reviewer grin very broadly! Leslie continues to spiral out of control this week as … >
With all due respect to hyperbole, tonight’s Line of Duty was the bravest, most uncomfortable, most compelling hour of TV you will likely see this year. If we see another show in 2016 that exceeds in all three categories then a) we’ll be both extremely lucky and harrowed, and b) our TVs will probably melt … >
The Durrells face further tribulations this week as ITV’s bright and charming family drama continues with another fantastic episode. It was announced earlier in the week that ITV has already re-commissioned The Durrells for a second season to air next year and it’s easy to see why. Simon Nye’s script sparkles with wit and intelligence, … >
Keeley Hawes has confirmed that The Durrells will be back for a second season. Based upon Gerald Durrell’s classic trilogy of Corfu memoirs, ITV’s new family drama launched earlier this month with 6.4 million viewers. Hawes reveals on tonight’s The Graham Norton Show that the cast will be returning to Corfu this summer to film new episodes. The Line of Duty actress commented: “I am so … >