Line of Duty is sealing down the cast for its fifth series, which is currently deep in the midst of filming – and we now know the identity of Stephen Graham’s character… The This is England actor was confirmed to be the series’ new big villain a few weeks ago, and the BBC has slowly teased us with … >
Following on from last week’s heartbreaking introduction, ITV’s Little Boy Blue shifts the focus of the story in this second episode, but is no less emotionally impactful as a result. “A killer whose identity everybody knows, but who we cannot charge. People are getting frustrated by our perceived lack of progress.” While last week’s opener, quite … >
On 22nd August 2007, 11 year old Rhys Jones was shot dead after being caught up in a shooting in Liverpool. The story sent shockwaves through Britain at the time, highlighting the need to crack down on local gang culture. It has also now, almost a decade later, been turned into a new four-part ITV drama … >
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 … >
ITV has announced the commission of Little Boy Blue from the writer of Mrs Biggs and Cilla. The four-part factual drama will tell the story of schoolboy Rhys Jones’ tragic murder in August 2007 and will recreate the moment when his parents and brother lined up in front of the crowd at Goodison Park in tribute. Rhys was … >
The Secret Agent ends, not with a bang (that was last week), nor with a whimper. It just sort of rolls to a halt. Not that it isn’t interesting to watch it roll, but there’s no grand conclusion, no big finale. In keeping with its theme of the circle – perpetuated in clock faces, Petri … >
BBC One’s new period spy drama The Secret Agent stars Toby Jones, Vicky McClure and Stephen Graham. From the makers of Line of Duty, the three-part series is adapted by Tony Marchant (Garrow’s Law) from Joseph Conrad’s classic thriller. The cast also includes Tom Goodman-Hill (Humans) and David Dawson (Ripper Street). Episode 1 Sunday 17 July 2016, 9pm > Read our review. London, … >
I liked Episode 1 of The Secret Agent, but reading some comments and reviews on other websites (don’t you do that – you stay here where it’s safe), it seems few shared that opinion. ‘Dull’ got bandied about a lot, which is a shame because The Secret Agent isn’t dull. It’s not fast-paced and flashy, … >
We say it every year: when it comes to drama, Summer TV is a desert. And in a year which has already turned every screen around you into a rectangular kaleidoscope of gibbering politicians, ball-moving sportsfolk, and Gregg Wallace shouting the time at people, terrestrial telly feels especially parched. Yes, there’s the odd drop to … >
A trailer has been released for The Secret Agent, BBC One’s upcoming three-part drama from the makers of Line of Duty. Adapted by Tony Marchant (Garrow’s Law) from Joseph Conrad’s classic thriller, the new series stars Toby Jones (The Hunger Games), Vicky McClure (Line of Duty), Stephen Graham (This is England), Tom Goodman-Hill (Humans) and David Dawson (Ripper Street). The Secret Agent begins at 9pm on Sunday 17 … >