Classic novel The Count of Monte Cristo is coming to U and U&Drama this summer in a new eight-part adaptation UKTV reports it has acquired the UK premiere of the English-speaking miniseries The Count of Monte Cristo (8×60’) for its free-to-air channel U&Drama and streaming service U. The epic historical adventure drama, directed by Bille … >
The reboot of the Jersey based detective show stars Damien Molony. Updated 17/02/25: Series launch date announced. For television watchers of a certain age, through the 1980s, Bergerac was an institution. On a weekly basis, John Nettles solved Jersey-based crime in his own idiosyncratic way and also kept his wayward father-in-law Charlie Hungerford (and his … >
To prove you don’t need a subscription to stream great TV, we bring you our guide to five crime shows you can stream for free on U With the huge range of choices (and subscription fees) available, it’s good to know you don’t always need to break the budget if you fancy a change from … >
The consulting detective Gabriel Book will investigate crimes on UKTV’s Alibi. Updated 18/07/24: Bookish guest stars announced. With filming now underway in Belgium, UKTV have confirmed a number of guest stars for Bookish. In episodes 5 & 6 of the series, Paul McGann (Doctor Who) will star as Mr Kind, alongside Tim McInnerny (Blackadder) as ‘D’. … >
A second series of The Marlow Murder Club is coming in 2025 — get ready for more mystery UKTV has announced a second series for popular crime drama The Marlow Murder Club. Robert Thorogood will again adapted the story his Sunday Times bestselling crime novels, writing alongside Lucia Haynes and Julia Gilbert. He’s also involved in the … >
The six-part series is a “genre bending mystery, combining drama, suspense and horror.” UKTV Alibi have announced a major new commission from Toby Whithouse (Being Human, The Game) entitled The Red King. Filming has begun on the show which comes from Quay Street Productions. Anjli Mohindra (Vigil) leads the show as detective Grace Narayan. She’s … >
The UKTV Gold channel is celebrating the beloved comedy series throughout June. Blackadder, the classic era-hopping comedy is 40 years old this June. To mark the occasion, the UTKV comedy channel Gold is devoting the month to the show. The channel is stripping the show’s four series across weeknights, as well as debuting two new … >
Nicola Walker returns to solve crime in the waterways of Scotland in Annika series 2. UKTV’s Alibi channel, in conjunction with partners US broadcaster Masterpiece and All3Media International, have recommissioned Annika. It’s no surprise however, as the first series became their all-time top performer. The crime drama comes from Nick Walker, based on his BBC … >
The Peaky Blinders and Gentleman Jack star swaps period drama for the present day. UKTV channel Alibi have announced the start of filming on their new drama series The Diplomat. Set in Barcelona, the show follows Sophie Rundle as Laura Simmons, who works to protect British nationals who find themselves in trouble abroad. Together with … >
The feature-length special, We Are Not Alone, takes place six weeks after the aliens arrive. UKTV have commissioned a brand new scripted comedy from Laurence Rickard and Ben Willbond, two of the team who write and star in BBC One’s Ghosts. Produced by Big Talk (The Outlaws, Friday Night Dinner), the two-hour film will air … >