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Daily Mirror
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Outrageous cast teases second season of scandalous period drama
U and U&Drama's new historical series Outrageous has scored rave reviews, but will the Mitford sisters' story continue? The cast of Outrageous are all keen to return for a second series of the gripping historical drama following its premiere this week. Releasing this Thursday (19th June) on U, U&Drama and BritBox, the six-part first outing follows Nancy Mitford (played by Bessie Carter) and her five sisters' ascent to notoriety in the 1930s. While Nancy was becoming a reputable author and journalist, her sisters were either breaking the rules of society or rubbing shoulders with fascists. After taking off the rose-tinted glasses for a key era of British history, will Outrageous continue the scandalous narrative in a second outing? Acclaimed star James Purefoy, who portrays the Mitfords' father, insists: 'They'd be mad not to, I think.' Reach chatted to Purefoy and the rest of the cast at the show's London premiere, and enthusiasm to continue was high across the board. 'I think it's a great show and there's a lot more meat on these bones,' he continued. 'We're only at 1937, with loads more to come.' Along with Bridgerton star Carter portraying Nancy, the Mitford family is brought to life by a crop of both established stars and new talent to watch out for. In addition to Anna Chancellor portraying their dedicated mother, Joanna Vanderham and Shannon Watson portray fascist sympathisers Diana and Unity and Isobel Jesper Jones plays Pamela Mitford, who defied gender norms of the time. Zoe Brough and Orla Hill portray the youngest sisters, Jessica and Deborah and, finally, Toby Regbo portrays the only brother, Tom Mitford. Jones teases of a potential second season: 'There is so much history to cover. It's the tip of the iceberg, there's so much more they go on to do. 'Pamela's story, in particular, is so interesting beyond the 1930s. I really hope that we'll get to do that. If anything it gets more chaotic and more outrageous.' And Hill was equally enthusiastic to return, saying: 'I would love to. 'I'm desperate to because Deborah starts to come out to society and then had a crazy, teenage… her sweet 16 was pretty [crazy], hanging out with the Kennedys. 'One of the most interesting things about Outrageous is you have all those really famous historical figures that we know just trickling in,' she added. 'Having some of that for my character's storyline would be really fun.' From the first episode's surprise appearance of Winston Churchill (Robert Daws), it's clear the Mitfords were one of the most well-connected families in Britain during the early 20th Century. With plenty more history to cover, a second season could feature cameos galore from famous faces as well as plenty more scandalous revelations about the Mitfords.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
BritBox Greenlights Contemporary Adaptation of Agatha Christie's ‘Tommy & Tuppence'
BritBox has green-lit a six-part contemporary adaptation of Agatha Christie's Tommy & Tuppence. The series, following adaptations of Towards Zero and Murder Is Easy, will be produced by Lookout Point (Happy Valley, Gentlemen Jack), part of BBC Studios, in association with Agatha Christie Limited. Phoebe Eclair-Powell will write the show in her first drama series commission for television. More from The Hollywood Reporter Al Pacino Meets Pope Leo XIV, Becoming First Movie Star to Get an Audience With American Pontiff Colombian 'Narcos' Producer Dynamo Hires Angélica Guerra to Drive International Growth (Exclusive) Israel-Iran Conflict Dominates Global News 'Tommy and Tuppence are a detective duo for the ages,' a synopsis reads. 'They fall in love, fall out of it, and tumble back in, all while solving some thrilling, entertaining mysteries along the way.' BritBox North America president and general manager at BritBox International Robert Schildhouse said: 'Tommy & Tuppence is a contemporary twist on Agatha Christie's beloved sleuthing duo. With Phoebe Eclair-Powell's superb writing and Lookout Point's stellar production team, this series promises to be a fun blend of romance and mystery.' 'We can't wait for BritBox audiences to fall in love with Tommy and Tuppence all over again as they navigate murder, mystery, and mischief.' Eclair-Powell added: 'As an Agatha Christie superfan, this job is a dream come true. I am eternally grateful to James Prichard and Agatha Christie Limited for having me on board. With the excellent teams at Lookout Point and BritBox, who are clear Christie fans too, it's a perfect combination.' 'Christie's detective duo are witty, sharp and raring to solve lots and lots of murders whilst asking if they should really be more than just partners in crime… To bring Tommy and Tuppence into the twenty-first century is truly an honour.' The series was commissioned by Robert Schildhouse, Jon Farrar and Stephen Nye on behalf of BritBox. Laura Lankester, Katie Draper, and Louise Mutter from Lookout Point, along with James Prichard from Agatha Christie Limited, also executive produce. Production is scheduled to begin later this year. BBC Studios will handle global sales. The streamer's extensive collection of Agatha Christie adaptations include Agatha Christie's Towards Zero, Murder is Easy, Why Didn't They Ask Evans?, Poirot, Marple, and The Pale Horse. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wheel of Time's Dónal Finn, Doctor Who's Varada Sethu, 16 Others Board BritBox's Pride & Prejudice Spinoff About Mary Bennet
BritBox and BBC's The Other Bennet Sister — a 10-episode series based on the novel of the same name by Janice Hadlow and focused on Mary (played by Call the Midwife's Ella Bruccoleri), the often-overlooked middle sister in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice — has added to its cast Ruth Jones (Gavin & Stacey) and Richard E. Grant (The Outlaws) as Mary's parents. As for Mary's sisters, Maddie Close, Poppy Gilbert (Stay Close, Chloe), Molly Wright (The A Word) and Grace Hogg-Robinson (Flatmates) will respectively play Jane, Lizzie, Kitty and Lydia. More from TVLine Doctor Who: Varada Sethu Reflects On the End of Her Run, Says 'Mom & Dad Forever' to Ncuti Gatwa Exiting Doctor Who Star Ncuti Gatwa Cheers His Companions, 'Captain Poppy' and Two 'Legends' From Finale Andor Creator Tony Gilroy Shrugs Off That Star Wars 'First' in Episode 6, Stands by 'Tough' Cinta Decision Indira Varma and Richard Coyle will play Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner, Mary's worldly aunt and uncle. They take Mary under their wing as governess to their three children — Marianne (Roisin Bhalla), George (Reggie Absolom) and Rebecca (Jasmine Sharp) — introducing her to an exciting new social world that includes Mr. Hayward (The Wheel of Time's Dónal Finn), Mr. Ryder (Will's Laurie Davidson) and a yet-to-be-cast Ann Clarke. Other familiar Austen characters include Caroline Bingley (played by Sex Education's Tanya Reynolds), Charlotte Lucas (Anna Fenton-Garvey) and Mr. Collins (Brassic's Ryan Sampson). Playing brand-new characters will be Varada Sethu (Doctor Who, Andor) as Ann Baxter, and Aaron Gill as John Sparrow. Production on The Other Bennet Sister is now underway in Wales; a release date or timetable has not yet been announced. The series will stream on BritBox in North America, and on BBC iPlayer and BBC One in the UK. Want scoop on , or for any other TV show? Shoot an email to InsideLine@ and your question may be answered via Matt's Inside Line! Best of TVLine Stars Who Almost Played Other TV Roles — on Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, Lost, Gilmore Girls, Friends and Other Shows TV Stars Almost Cast in Other Roles Fall TV Preview: Who's In? Who's Out? Your Guide to Every Casting Move!
Cosmopolitan
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Who were the Mitford sisters? The unbelievable true story behind Outrageous
You've probably seen lots of people talking about the new drama series outrageous airing this week. Coming to UKTV's in the UK and BritBox in North America, the TV series tells the story of six different sisters in the 1930s, who refused to play by the rules, often resulting in betrayal, scandal, heartache, and even imprisonment. It stars Bridgerton's Bessie Carter as Nancy Mitford, the eldest of the Mitford siblings, Anna Chancellor as matriarch Sydney Bowles Mitford, James Purefoy as David Freeman-Mitford, and Joanna Vanderham as Diana Mitford, and is based on the very real, and often controversial Mitford family. During the 1930s, the six sisters attracted widespread attention for their fashionable and provocative lifestyles, as well as for their public political divisions between communism and fascism. So, who exactly were the Mitford family? Read on for everything you need to know as Outrageous airs. The Mitford family is an aristocratic British family, who became particularly well known during the 1930s due to the six Mitford sisters - daughters of David Freeman-Mitford, 2nd Baron Redesdale, and his wife, Sydney Bowles whom he married in 1904. Sydney was the daughter of publisher and politician Thomas Gibson Bowles, and David was the second son of Bertram, Lord Redesdale. The couple had seven children - six girls and one boy - and their family homes were Asthall Manor and Swinbrook in Oxfordshire. Played by: Bessie Carter Born 28th November 1904, Nancy was the oldest of the Mitford children. She was a writer and a keen eye observer of the upper class. She married Peter Rodd, whom she subsequently divorced, and had a longstanding relationship with French politician and statesman Gaston Palewski. Her work includes semi-biographical novels The Pursuit of Love and Love in a Cold Climate. Played by: Isobel Jesper Jones Dubbed 'woman' by her siblings, Pamela Mitford (born in 1907), married and later divorced millionaire physicist Derek Jackson. Unlike her sisters, she preferred the countryside, and spent most of the 1960s in the stables of Italy, living with the horsewoman Giuditta Tommasi. Played by: Joanna Vanderham Possibly the most scandalous of the Mitford pack, Diana (born in 1910), married aristocrat and writer Bryan Guinness, 2nd Baron Moyne, in 1929. In 1933, she left him for British fascist leader Oswald Mosley, whom she married in 1936. Together, they had two sons, Alexander and Max Mosley. The couple was interned at Holloway Prison from May 1940 until November 1943. Played by: Shannon Watson Known as 'Bobo' or 'Boud' by her siblings, Unity's friendship with Adolf Hitler was well-publicised. She shot herself in the head after Britain declared war on Germany. She survived, but suffered permanent brain damage. She died of pneumococcal meningitis in 1948. Played by: Zoe Brough The rebel of the family, 'Decca' ran off to fight fascism in the Spanish Civil War, before planting her roots in America. After losing her first husband in World War II, she reinvented herself as a passionate writer and committed communist. Her groundbreaking book, The American Way of Death, exposed the funeral industry. Played by: Orla Hill The youngest of the family, Deborah was nicknamed 'Nine' by Nancy, which was half an insult, half affection. She married the future Duke of Devonshire and lived a pretty quiet life at Chatsworth House, which she transformed into an empire. Unlike her sisters, she wasn't one for the limelight and kept out of the headlines. Played by: Toby Regbo The only son of the Mitford family, Tom was born in 1909 and studied at Eton. Here, he had an affair with James Lees-Milne. He later had a relationship with troubled dancer Tilly Losch, who was married at the time to British poet, Edward James. According to Jessica's letters, Thomas supported British fascism and was posted to the Burma campaign after he had refused to fight in Europe. He died in action. Outrageous airs on UKTV's free streaming service U and U&DRAMA on Thursday 19th June, and on BritBox in North America on 18th June.
The Independent
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
What to know about BritBox's latest Agatha Christie series
Tommy and Tuppence, Agatha Christie 's married detective duo, are being reimagined by the producers of Happy Valley for a new six-part series set in modern-day Hampstead, London. The series, commissioned by BritBox and written by Phoebe Eclair-Powell, promises a blend of 'screwball comedy, playful romance and thrilling murder'. Executive producer Katie Draper promises a modern twist on Christie's iconic characters, saying the detective duo are 'witty, sharp and raring to solve lots and lots of murders'. This adaptation follows previous TV versions, including ITV's 1982 series starring James Warwick and Francesca Annis, and the BBC's 2015 adaptation with David Walliams and Jessica Raine. The series is part of BritBox's ongoing adaptations of Christie novels.
