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5 and Acorn TV confirm second series of ratings hit Ellis from Company Pictures

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Following the success of the first series, 5 and Acorn TV has announced the recommission of ground-breaking detective drama Ellis from Company Pictures, in association with All3Media International and Northern Ireland Screen. Having launched with over 2.4million viewers on 5 in October 2024, Ellis garnered critical acclaim for being the first black solo female-led detective series in the UK, with Sharon D Clarke (Mr Loverman, Showtrial, Lost Boys & Fairies, Rocketman), receiving praise for … [Read more...] about 5 and Acorn TV confirm second series of ratings hit Ellis from Company Pictures

Channel 5 and Acorn TV commission detective drama Ellis from Company Pictures starring Sharon D. Clarke

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Channel 5 and Acorn TV have announced the commission of new feature length detective series Ellis (3 x 120’) from Company Pictures, in association with All3Media International – which will also represent the show outside of the UK – and Northern Ireland Screen. The three-part series will follow DCI Ellis, played by three-time Olivier Award winner Sharon D. Clarke (Showtrial, Lost Boys & Fairies, Rocketman), a tenacious cop who is parachuted into failing investigations. Each two-hour episode … [Read more...] about Channel 5 and Acorn TV commission detective drama Ellis from Company Pictures starring Sharon D. Clarke