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Mr Loverman – Lennie James leads the BBC adaptation

The drama, adapted from Bernardine Evaristo’s book, will become an eight-part drama series.  The BBC have announced that they have commissioned an adaptation of Bernardine Evaristo‘s acclaimed 2013 novel Mr Loverman. Described as a life-affirming story about family, love, and being true to yourself, the story centres on its exuberant protagonist, Barrington Jedidiah Walker. Bringing “Barry” … >

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Lennie James will write and star in new Sky Atlantic drama ‘Gone’

Sky Atlantic has announced the commission of a new drama series from the makers of Line of Duty. Gone is created and written by Lennie James (Critical, The Walking Dead) and directed by BAFTA winner Nick Murphy (Occupation, The Last Kingdom). Lennie James will star as hero Nelly in the series, alongside Suranne Jones (Doctor … >

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‘Line of Duty’ writer ‘not angry’ about Sky1 axing medical drama ‘Critical’

The creator of Sky1’s Critical has discussed the broadcaster’s decision not to renew the show for a second season. Starring Lennie James (Line of Duty), Catherine Walker (Strike Back), Claire Skinner (Outnumbered) and Kimberley Nixon (Fresh Meat), the 13-part real-time medical drama launched in February 2015. Sky1 announced last July that Critical had been axed due to low … >

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Sky1 has axed medical drama ‘Critical’

Critical, Sky1’s real-time medical drama from Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio, won’t be returning for a second season. Starring Lennie James (Line of Duty), Catherine Walker (Strike Back), Claire Skinner (Outnumbered) and Kimberley Nixon (Fresh Meat), the 13-part first season launched in February. > Buy Critical on DVD on Amazon. Sky1 confirmed this week: “We … >

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‘Critical’ finale review

Fifteen minutes into this week’s Critical two fire engines with police escorts, all lights flashing and sirens blaring, came screaming into view and I found myself regretting my claim last week that, “big-screen action isn’t Critical’s bag”. The season final of Sky1’s Critical seems determined to pull out all the stops. Rather than starting with … >

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‘Critical’ Season 1 episode guide

Sky1’s Critical is an ultra-realistic real-time medical drama from Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio. Lennie James (Line of Duty) leads the ensemble cast as locum trauma consultant Glen Boyle, alongside Catherine Walker (Strike Back) as trauma registrar Fiona Lomas, Claire Skinner (Outnumbered) as trauma consultant Lorraine Rappaport and Kimberley Nixon (Fresh Meat) as junior … >

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