Ruth Ellis, the last British woman to be hanged, will be played by Lucy Boynton. ITV have released the first image of Lucy Boynton (Bohemian Rhapsody) in A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story. The series is based on Carol Ann Lee’s acclaimed biography A Fine Day for Hanging: The Real Ruth Ellis Story. Previously … >
The broadcaster has commissioned a series about the last British woman to be hanged. ITV have given the green light to a four-part drama based on the story of Ruth Ellis, who was the last woman to be hanged in Britain, in 1955. Screenwriter Kelly Jones (Des) has adapted Ruth’s story from Carol Ann Lee’s … >
itv’s new spy thriller, The Ipcress File, sees Joe Cole taking on the famous Michael Caine role. With the clock ticking to the launch of their big budget adaptation of Len Deighton’s novel, itv have released a first look scene from The Ipcress File. It sees the wayward Harry Palmer (Joe Cole) being recruited to … >
The new Harry Palmer mini-series launches in March. ITV have released a first trailer for their upcoming adaptation of The Ipcress File. The spy thriller, based on the Len Deighton novel, is due to launch this spring. It sees Gangs of London‘s Joe Cole take on the central role of Harry Palmer – a part … >
The channel hopes their high budget adaptation can compete with the streaming services. With their version of The Ipcress File confirmed as part of their winter season, itv’s Director of Programmes Kevin Lygo has been talking about the show at a recent press launch. The channel’s adaptation of the 1962 spy novel, made famous by … >
ITV has announced the commissioning of a new six-part thriller based on Len Deighton’s The Ipcress File. The Ipcress File was the first thriller written by Len Deighton and the basis of a stand-out 1965 Michael Caine film. This new TV versions is written by BAFTA winner John Hodge, directed by Emmy Winner James Watkins … >