ITV’s Director of Drama, Polly Hill, has commissioned high-stakes legal drama, In Contempt, starring Jodie Whittaker as a barrister whose top-drawer advocacy skills have earned her a ‘hot shot’ reputation in the world of media law. In Contempt is written by Steve Thompson (Sherlock, Vienna Blood, Lynley) and produced by multi-award-winning independent producers, Hartswood Films, part of ITV Studios, led by Chief Executive Officer and Executive Producer, Sue Vertue (Douglas Is Cancelled, … [Read more...] about ITV commissions legal drama In Contempt starring Jodie Whittaker
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ITV commissions a third series of Trigger Point starring Vicky McClure and produced by HTM Television in association with All3Media International
ITV has commissioned a third series of the hit Sunday night drama Trigger Point. The second series, which aired in January this year, had audiences gripped to their TV screens, averaging 8.1m viewers across the series. It has been streamed 30m times on ITVX and was the second most watched drama on ITV1 this year (Mr Bates vs The Post Office takes the number one slot). Starring Vicky McClure in the lead role of bomb disposal operative or ‘expo’ Lana Washington, Trigger Point follows a team of … [Read more...] about ITV commissions a third series of Trigger Point starring Vicky McClure and produced by HTM Television in association with All3Media International
ITV commissions high octane espionage thriller Secret Service
ITV’s Head of Drama, Polly Hill has commissioned thrilling espionage drama, Secret Service, from the pen of ITV News anchor, Tom Bradby. Adapted from Tom’s tense, topical novel of the same title, Secret Service, is a suspenseful, fresh-from-the-headlines story deeply rooted in today’s political landscape. Tom has collaborated with fellow screenwriter, Jemma Kennedy, (Captain Webb) to write the series which will premiere on ITV1 and be available for streaming on ITVX. Secret Service delves … [Read more...] about ITV commissions high octane espionage thriller Secret Service
Accedo Supports ITV to Extend ITVX to Sony PlayStation 4 and 5
Global video solutions provider, Accedo, has worked with ITV, the UK’s largest commercial broadcaster, to bring its streaming service, ITVX to PlayStation 4 and 5 consoles in the UK, broadening its reach and making its content available to more viewers. Launched in December 2022, ITVX delivers a mix of live linear content, curated FAST channels, and an extensive VOD library ranging from new programme exclusives, premium dramas, documentaries, US series, comedy and reality shows to blockbuster … [Read more...] about Accedo Supports ITV to Extend ITVX to Sony PlayStation 4 and 5
CAKE signs deal with ITVX on animated comedy adventure The Guava Juice Show
Leading kids’ entertainment specialist CAKE has announced a deal with ITV on two seasons of animated comedy adventure The Guava Juice Show (26 x 11’). Produced by Vancouver-based Mainframe Studios (Team Zenko Go, Sony Pictures Television - Kids Octonauts: Above & Beyond, Spin Master’s Unicorn Academy) and Studio 71, The Guava Juice Show is set to stream on ITVX later this Autumn. The Guava Juice Show follows the wacky and wild adventures of 14-year-old Roi and his best friends, … [Read more...] about CAKE signs deal with ITVX on animated comedy adventure The Guava Juice Show
Dame Prue Leith takes on Saturday morning’s on ITV1 with Prue Leith’s Cotswold Kitchen
Cooking grande dame Prue Leith will debut a brand new cooking series, Prue Leith’s Cotswold Kitchen on ITV1 and ITVX in February 2024. Set in her own idyllic Cotswolds home kitchen, the national treasure will celebrate and cook some of her all-time favourite dishes. More than a cookery show, Prue, alongside her right-hand man and husband, John, will share their top kitchen hacks and culinary short-cuts to help simplify cooking. The ten-part series will see Prue treat viewers to an array of … [Read more...] about Dame Prue Leith takes on Saturday morning’s on ITV1 with Prue Leith’s Cotswold Kitchen
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