The final episode of this BBC One drama series concludes leaving the audience with some uncertainties. Writer/director Joe Ahearne brings a measure of suspense into the plot by using scenes with little script, whilst the viewer is left assuming the rest. This technique is used skilfully in office scenes where Ellen (Morwen Christie) watches her … >
After last week’s gripping opener, this episode begins with Ellen (Morven Christie) holding the baby. Her emergency Caesarean section produces a baby girl, though the mystery death of her boss, Kay, remains unsolved. Paula (Vicky McClure), her ‘replacement’ maternity cover at work, claims “it doesn’t make any sense.” Was it suicide or was she pushed? … >
Vicky McClure (Line of Duty) and Morven Christie (The A Word) lead the cast of BBC One’s new Glasgow-set psychological thriller The Replacement. Written and directed by Joe Ahearne (The Secret of Crickley Hall, Doctor Who), the three-part series also stars Dougray Scott, Neve McIntosh, Richard Rankin, Navin Chowdhry and Siobhan Redmond. The Replacement follows the paranoia … >
This new fast-moving drama series starring Morwen Christie (The A Word) and Vicky McClure (Line of Duty) promises to be a roller-coaster ride from start to finish as writer/director Joe Ahearne keeps viewers gripped to their TV sets over the next three weeks. At the top of her career, Ellen, (Morwen Christie) falls pregnant. She … >
A psychological drama about an architect who becomes pregnant may not, on paper have us reaching eagerly for our popcorn but this looks set to be a show that has little interest in conforming to any expectation. There’s a strange sense of unreality that binds it all together and not in a bad way. It … >
BBC One has unveiled a new look at the fourth season of Line of Duty. The one-minute trailer introduces Westworld star Thandie Newton as AC12’s “most devious opponent yet”, DCI Roz Huntley. Six new episodes of the police corruption drama began filming in Belfast last September, with returning regulars Martin Compston, Vicky McClure and Adrian Dunbar joined by Jason Watkins … >
BBC One has released the first footage from the upcoming fourth season of Line of Duty. The 15-second teaser trailer features a glimpse of Westworld star Thandie Newton as AC12’s “most devious opponent yet”, DCI Roz Huntley. Six new episodes of the police corruption drama began filming in Belfast last September, with returning regulars Martin Compston, Vicky McClure and … >
BBC One has released the first trailer for new Glasgow-set psychological thriller The Replacement. Written and directed by Joe Ahearne (The Secret of Crickley Hall, Doctor Who), the three-part series is led by Vicky McClure (Line of Duty) and Morven Christie (The A Word). The cast also includes Dougray Scott, Neve McIntosh, Richard Rankin, Navin Chowdhry and … >
The first promotional photos have been released for the new season of Line of Duty. Six new episodes of the police corruption drama began filming in Belfast last September. Season 4 will see the show move to BBC One. A start date has not yet been announced, but the DVD is currently scheduled for release on Monday … >
The creator of Line of Duty says he’s “looking forward to tormenting the nation” with the police corruption drama’s new season. Thandie Newton (Westworld, Crash) is joining the cast as DCI Roz Huntley, alongside returning regulars Martin Compston, Vicky McClure and Adrian Dunbar, and new cast members Jason Watkins (Being Human), Lee Ingleby (The A Word) and Royce Pierreson (Our Girl). … >