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The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
ITV drama set to come to an end after three series with filming for the final episode already underway
A POPULAR ITV drama looks set to end after three series as it's confirmed its upcoming run will be its final one. Advertisement 3 ITV drama The Dry is to end after three series Credit: copyrightpeterrowen2020 3 The Irish drama is currently filming its third and final series Credit: RTÉ However, for its second series, it was quickly moved to ITV amid its popularity. But now, the comedy-drama set in Dublin will come to a close with its impending third series. Production on its final episodes is currently underway in Dublin with the show likely to hit screens next year. The programme's writer, Nancy Harris, confirmed that there would be no more editions in a statement in which she reflected on the show. Advertisement Read More on ITV She said: 'It has been a true joy to see audiences embrace the Sheridan family in all their dysfunctional glory and I am so grateful to have gotten to tell this story over three seasons. "The third and final season aims to go deeper than ever before, really getting under the skin of Shiv and the family in a way that we hope is both surprising, funny and (painfully) honest.' Whilst Nana Hughes, the Head of Scripted Comedy at ITV went on to add: "ITV are absolutely thrilled to be part of the team alongside RTÉ and Element Pictures for the third and final series of The Dry. "Nancy Harris' scripts will make you laugh and may well make you cry....I did both just reading the scripts. Advertisement Most read in Drama "Nancy's award winning writing delivers more of the chaotic mess that is the Sheridan family. "I can't wait to see what Paddy and the cast will bring to the finale of this wonderful show.' Endeavour star returns in major new ITV drama in first TV role since that show was axed The programme follows Shiv Sheridan, played by actress Roisin Gallagher, a woman recovering from alcoholism who makes her way back home to Dublin. At 35 years old, she is fresh off ten years in London trying to be successful as an artist but to no avail. Advertisement Her family in Dublin are not very supportive of her sobriety as they are all big drinkers and some even drug-users. The Dry follows Shiv as she navigates this and how she finds her feet back amongst her family in Dublin. Crime dramas on ITVX Crime drama buffs have a wide selection of choices on ITVX - here is a selection of some of the programmes available to binge. Professor T: Based on a Belgian TV series of the same name, former Death in Paradise lead Ben Miller plays the title character. Professor Jasper Tempest is a criminologist with OCD who helps the police solve crimes. The cast also includes Emma Naomi, Barney White and Andy Gathergood. This series follows a mother's grief for her son, who was killed in an accident. Nicholas Blake's novel of the same name has been adapted for the programme. Stars include Cush Jumbo, Jared Harris, Billy Howle and Geraldine James. Red Eye: Starring Richard Armitage, Jing Lusi and Lesley Sharp star in this six-part thriller, which mostly takes place during an all-night flight between London and Beijing. With dead bodies piling up and a mystery to unravel, the heroes must work fast to get to the truth. This Australian drama originally aired as a miniseries in 2022, with the episodes dropping in the UK in February 2023. Four months later, the show was renewed for a second season. Jurassic Park star Sam Neill stars in the leading role of barrister Brett Colby. Martin Clunes stars in this drama based on true murder investigations. Series one focused on the death of Amélie Delagrange, which took place in 2004, while the second depicted the search for serial rapist Delroy Grant. 3 The story follows a recovering alcoholic woman in Dublin after 10 years living in London Credit: ITV
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Grantchester lands 11th series on ITV – and it starts filming in just a few weeks' time
GRANTCHESTER fans are thrilled as the hit ITV drama is officially returning for an 11th series - with filming set to kick off in just a few weeks' time. The long-running detective show, known for its gripping storylines and charming village setting, will once again follow the crime-solving duo as they tackle new mysteries in the 1960s countryside. 2 ITV confirms an 11th series of Grantchester - with Robson Green and Rishi Nair returning Credit: ITV Crime-busting stars The duo will return as DI Geordie Keating and Reverend Alphy Kottaram for series 11. Fan favourites Al Weaver (Leonard Finch), Tessa Peake-Jones (Mrs C), Kacey Ainsworth (Cathy Keating), and Oliver Dimsdale (Daniel Marlowe) are also back - alongside Nick Brimble, Bradley Hall and Melissa Johns. In the last series, Geordie and Alphy didn't just crack cases in the sleepy village - they leaned on each other through emotional family battles and dark personal secrets. more on grantchester Expect even more twists, tears and turns this time round. Also this time round, Reverend Alphy finally feels like he's found his place in Grantchester - but not everything is as settled as it seems. As old secrets bubble to the surface, Alphy is forced to reckon with parts of his past he's kept tightly under wraps. Will he let his guard down and open his heart, or will he be forced to face some hard truths about who he really is first? Most read in Drama Last series also left viewers shocked after they Ned was playing the role of Harvey who was convinced his father had been murdered, despite evidence that confirmed it was suicide. Grantchester fans stunned as Emmerdale favourite makes appearance alongside Robson Green One fan stated: 'Joe from #Emmerdale in tonights #Grantchester filmed I guess before he came back as Joe!." A second added: 'I recognise the actor playing Harvey in #Grantchester as he's also in #Emmerdale as Joe Tate!" "That Joe from Emmerdale?" questioned another viewer. The actor also appeared in rival soap EastEnders as Michelle Fowler's son Mark in 2019. Crime dramas on ITVX Crime drama buffs have a wide selection of choices on ITVX - here is a selection of some of the programmes available to binge. Professor T: Based on a Belgian TV series of the same name, former Death in Paradise lead Ben Miller plays the title character. Professor Jasper Tempest is a criminologist with OCD who helps the police solve crimes. The cast also includes Emma Naomi, Barney White and Andy Gathergood. This series follows a mother's grief for her son, who was killed in an accident. Nicholas Blake's novel of the same name has been adapted for the programme. Stars include Cush Jumbo, Jared Harris, Billy Howle and Geraldine James. Red Eye: Starring Richard Armitage, Jing Lusi and Lesley Sharp star in this six-part thriller, which mostly takes place during an all-night flight between London and Beijing. With dead bodies piling up and a mystery to unravel, the heroes must work fast to get to the truth. This Australian drama originally aired as a miniseries in 2022, with the episodes dropping in the UK in February 2023. Four months later, the show was renewed for a second season. Jurassic Park star Sam Neill stars in the leading role of barrister Brett Colby. Martin Clunes stars in this drama based on true murder investigations. Series one focused on the death of Amélie Delagrange, which took place in 2004, while the second depicted the search for serial rapist Delroy Grant. His storyline involved jetting in from Florida to London on a mission to find his biological father, Grant. But, his stay was short and sweet as he went back to the States after just a month. But could Mark return to Grantchester is available to stream on ITVX. 2 Emmerdale's Ned Porteous, best known as Joe Tate, appeared as the role as Harvey Credit: ITV
The Irish Sun
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Future of Vicky McClure's Trigger Point revealed by ITV ahead of series three launch this autumn
THE future of ITV drama Trigger Point has been revealed ahead of series three's launch this autumn. Trigger Point stars Washington , a bomb disposal operative. 3 The future of ITV thriller Trigger Point has been revealed Credit: ITV 3 Vicky McClure stars in the leading role Credit: ITV 3 The show launched in 2022 and has aired two series to date Credit: ITV ITV have now recommissioned the high-stakes show for a fourth series. Earlier this year, Vicky Polly Hill, ITV 's Director of Drama, shared her excitement about the show being confirmed to return. She said: " Trigger Point is one of ITV 's most-watched dramas of last year after Mr Bates vs The Post Office so I'm delighted that this thrilling series is returning for a fourth series." Read more on Trigger Point Polly added: "I know audiences will be once again on the edge of their seat as Lana and the team take us on another thrilling ride to keep the capital safe." While star Vicky commented: "We're all buzzing ITV have such faith in this series to commission a fourth before the third has even aired." She continued: "I love working with the team, we have a great time making the show and I cannot wait to continue Lana's journey on Trigger Point ." The premise follows a bomb squad in London and the difficult situations they handle on a daily basis. Most read in News TV Vicky's character, Lana, leads a Metropolitan Police bomb squad - but has a background as an Afghan War veteran. In particular, the show's second series was a huge hit with viewers and gained 8.1 million viewers when it aired. Future of huge ITV drama confirmed after explosive cliffhanger ending to latest series It became the second most watched drama for ITV , with taking the spot of number one. The Sun Trigger Point would be receiving a third series. A source revealed: 'Someone is targeting individuals, and demanding revenge. 'Working alongside the police counterterrorism unit, the bomb disposal squad race against time to find the bomber before they claim their next victim.' Eric Shango, Nabil Elouahabi, Natalie Simpson and Maanuv Thiara were also revealed to be returning. Earlier this year, Channel 5 Trigger Point " show following Britain's bomb disposal squads. Trigger Point airs on ITV1 and STV - and is available to stream on ITVX. Crime dramas on ITVX Crime drama buffs have a wide selection of choices on ITVX - here is a selection of some of the programmes available to binge. Professor T: Based on a Belgian TV series of the same name, former Death in Paradise lead Ben Miller plays the title character. Professor Jasper Tempest is a criminologist with OCD who helps the police solve crimes. The cast also includes Emma Naomi, Barney White and Andy Gathergood. This series follows a mother's grief for her son, who was killed in an accident. Nicholas Blake's novel of the same name has been adapted for the programme. Stars include Cush Jumbo, Jared Harris, Billy Howle and Geraldine James. Red Eye: Starring Richard Armitage, Jing Lusi and Lesley Sharp star in this six-part thriller, which mostly takes place during an all-night flight between London and Beijing. With dead bodies piling up and a mystery to unravel, the heroes must work fast to get to the truth. This Australian drama originally aired as a miniseries in 2022, with the episodes dropping in the UK in February 2023. Four months later, the show was renewed for a second season. Jurassic Park star Sam Neill stars in the leading role of barrister Brett Colby. Martin Clunes stars in this drama based on true murder investigations. Series one focused on the death of Amélie Delagrange, which took place in 2004, while the second depicted the search for serial rapist Delroy Grant.
Daily Record
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
BBC viewers left with same complaint after switching off new crime drama just minutes in
The BBC aired its "fun new crime spoof" series, starring Timothy Spall, for the first time on Sunday evening, but viewers were left unimpressed just minutes into the new show. BBC viewers were left disappointed after settling down to watch a brand new comedy show only to switch it off just moments later with many vocalising the same complaint. Death Valley kicked off on Sunday evening on May 25, starring Timothy Spall as reclusive actor John Chapel famed for his role as a TV detective. However, it transpires that he also has a talent for solving crimes in real life too. Despite his best efforts to live a peaceful and quiet life, he crosses paths with detective Janie Mallowan, played by Gwyneth Keyworth, who is investigating a mysterious death nearby. It turns out she's actually the actor's biggest fan and the pair find themselves becoming an unlikely duo as they pair up to solve crimes. The BBC programme, which was filmed entirely in Wales, features a glittering cast alongside Spall and Keyworth. It includes Gavin and Stacey star Steffan Rhodri, Alexandria Riley of Silo and The Pembrokeshire Murders fame, Sian Gibson known for her work on Peter Kay's Car Share plus additional writing from comedian and actor Sian Harries, the Express reports. However, despite the fun premise and the show's promising reviews, some viewers were left unimpressed and flocked to social media to share their initial thoughts. Despite The Guardian pitching the show as a "a fun new crime spoof for Ludwig fans," not everybody agreed. One viewer remarked: "Just what I thought! It's too silly. The Guardian says people who love Ludwig will love Death Valley. NO! I LOVE Ludwig - this is absolute rubbish!" Another chimed in: "Five mins & switching off - this is AWFUL. So bad." A third viewer described the show as having "BBC1 weekday afternoon vibes to it." Another person who tuned in wrote: "Hmm ... Not hitting the spot yet" while a fifth complained: "Ten minutes unintelligible thanks." However, others had good things to say about the new programme with many hailing Timothy Spall's standout performance as the reclusive TV star, and others comparing it to other shows they had seen. One viewer gushed: "Love Timothy Spall". Another compared it to ITV drama, Professor T starring Ben Miller, as they remarked: "#DeathValley this is very much like #ProfessorT". Ahead of the show's debut on Sunday evening, creator Paul Doolan described where the inspiration for the show came from. He told the BBC: "I liked the idea of a TV actor who played a detective, and a fan of them, and the awkward relationship, but I couldn't really get beyond what else was funny about that. "Then I thought 'what if they solve murders?', which is all really meta, and then started plotting it based around that." Death Valley airs Sundays at 8.15pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
The Sun
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
ITV Grace finale leaves viewers stumped as they point out plot hole – after future of show was revealed
ITV'S Grace finale has left viewers feeling stumped as they pointed out a plot hole - after the future of show was revealed. ITV 's hit crime drama Grace ended its current run on our screens with an exciting series five finale. 4 4 4 Brighton based Detective Superintendent Roy Grace (John Simm) faced mounting pressure to investigate a major drug investigation. The episode saw the criminal trial of a drug lord known only as The Merchant after Danny Starr (Josef Davies) was caught trafficking drugs into the country. But after being spotted by border police and subsequently arrested, fans wondered how the police could have found the drugs. One fan said: "Obviously I have no direct experience but I'm not convinced that a tyre full of drugs would put a 1600kg car 'well over its usual weight." Another added: "Yes, I thought that - you couldn't spot the weight difference from a few kilos of additions." While a third said: "Maybe the other four were filled too." "There is one point that everyone has overlooked. They went into the trailer with a search dog, why didn't it detect and indicate the presence of the drugs?" asked another viewer. During the episode, as Danny was being questioned at the border, he said that his lorry contained a Petersen Dartmoor which he was importing for his company, D Starr Classics. Police officers and their trained dogs inspected the classic car but found nothing at all. Grace then arrived on the scene with DS Glen Branson (Richie Campbell) and was informed that they didn't find anything suspicious in the vehicle. ITV Grace finale leaves viewers stumped as they point out plot hole - after future of show was revealed The detective asked: 'Did you weigh it?' He then compared documents to information on his phone and concluded: 'It's well overweight for a car of this type." Using a pen knife he then cut open the car's spare tyre, which unveiled bags of drugs and put Danny in prison. Meanwhile, ITV recently announced that the show, which is based on Peter James' best-selling novels, would return for a sixth series. Crime dramas on ITVX Crime drama buffs have a wide selection of choices on ITVX - here is a selection of some of the programmes available to binge. Professor T: Based on a Belgian TV series of the same name, former Death in Paradise lead Ben Miller plays the title character. Professor Jasper Tempest is a criminologist with OCD who helps the police solve crimes. The cast also includes Emma Naomi, Barney White and Andy Gathergood. The Beast Must Die: This series follows a mother's grief for her son, who was killed in an accident. Nicholas Blake's novel of the same name has been adapted for the programme. Stars include Cush Jumbo, Jared Harris, Billy Howle and Geraldine James. Red Eye: Starring Richard Armitage, Jing Lusi and Lesley Sharp star in this six-part thriller, which mostly takes place during an all-night flight between London and Beijing. With dead bodies piling up and a mystery to unravel, the heroes must work fast to get to the truth. The Twelve: This Australian drama originally aired as a miniseries in 2022, with the episodes dropping in the UK in February 2023. Four months later, the show was renewed for a second season. Jurassic Park star Sam Neill stars in the leading role of barrister Brett Colby. Manhunt: Martin Clunes stars in this drama based on true murder investigations. Series one focused on the death of Amélie Delagrange, which took place in 2004, while the second depicted the search for serial rapist Delroy Grant. John Simm is set to reprise his role as Detective Superintendent Roy Grace, with filming scheduled to begin in summer 2025. Joining John once again are sidekick Richie Campbell, Zoë Tapper as Cleo Morey, Laura Elphinstone as DS Bella Moy, and Brad Morrison as DC Nick Nicholl. The news of the recommission came as ITV prepared to air the current 5th season which ended last night. TV's Drama Commissioner Huw Kennair Jones expressed his feelings on continuing the series, saying: "It's always exciting to return to Grace and the Brighton that Peter's brilliant stories evoke. "That, coupled with the fantastic cast and crew who bring it all to life with such expertise means we're in for another great series for the ITV and ITVX audience." Executive Producer Phil Hunter echoed his enthusiasm, adding: "Having just delivered series five, it's fantastic to know we are coming back for a sixth series. 4 Previous series of Grace are available to stream on ITVX and STVX.
