Nightsleeper

Nightsleeper – Nick Leather introduces his real-time thriller

The Nightsleeper departs this weekend, and its creator invites us along for the ride.  A real-time thriller about a speeding train heading from Glasgow to London, Nightsleeper is the BBC’s newest Sunday night drama. There’s a vogue for these real-time thriller shows at the moment. ITV’s Red Eye and Apple TV+’s Hijack have both been recommissioned. … >

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BBC Four to air GOOD starring David Tennant

His acclaimed National Theatre performance in CP Taylor’s GOOD comes to BBC Four.  David Tennant may have missed out on an Olivier Award for Macbeth this weekend, but there’s a chance to catch another of his stage performances. The BBC have announced a screening of his performance in the critically acclaimed GOOD this coming weekend. … >

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Nightsleeper – first look images from the real-time thriller (updated)

The series is helmed by Doctor Who director Jamie Magnus Stone.  Updated 23/11/23: With the show due next year, the BBC have released first images from its upcoming thriller Nightsleeper. The real-time drama, which takes place on an intercity sleeper service between Glasgow and London, follows a government agency’s frantic efforts to intervene in the … >

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‘Trust Me’ preview: Jodie Whittaker stars in ‘The Five’ writer’s new BBC One thriller

A new promotional photo of Broadchurch star Jodie Whittaker in BBC One’s Trust Me has been released. The four-part character-led thriller from The Five writer Dan Sefton began filming in Scotland in February and tells the story of a hardworking and skilled nurse, who, having lost her job for whistleblowing, is forced to take drastic measures to … >

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‘Trust Me’ first look: ‘Broadchurch’ star Jodie Whittaker’s new BBC One thriller

The first promotional photo has been unveiled for The Five creator Dan Sefton’s new BBC One drama. The four-part character-led thriller began filming in Scotland last month and tells the story of a hardworking and skilled nurse, who, having lost her job for whistleblowing, is forced to take drastic measures to provide for her daughter. Jodie Whittaker (Broadchurch, … >

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‘Broadchurch’ star to lead ‘The Five’ writer’s new BBC One thriller ‘Trust Me’

The Five creator Dan Sefton’s new drama series for BBC One has begun filming in Scotland. The four-part character-led thriller tells the story of a hardworking and skilled nurse, who, having lost her job for whistleblowing, is forced to take drastic measures to provide for her daughter. The official synopsis reads: “Out of desperation, Cath … >

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Peter Mullan and Gary Lewis join BBC Two’s ‘Stonemouth’ adaptation

The cast has been revealed for BBC Two’s Stonemouth, a new adaptation of Iain Banks’ novel. The two-part drama begins filming in Scotland later this month and will star Peter Mullan (Trainspotting), Gary Lewis (Merlin), Sharon Small (Inspector Lynley Mysteries), Christian Cooke (The Promise) and Charlotte Spencer (Glue). Written by David Kane (The Field Of … >

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