Continuing the anthology series started in 2022 with Sheridan Smith and most recently Kara Tointon in 2024, The Teacher will return for a third instalment. The all-star cast includes Victoria Hamilton (The Crown, Unforgotten, The Crow Girl) in the lead role as Helen; a respected 50-something drama teacher, struggling to keep up with modern social expectations in a reputable private school.   Caught repeatedly stumbling over student Dee’s correct pronouns, Helen is then challe

The HBO Original Harry Potter television series has cast screen newcomers Dominic McLaughlin in the role of Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley.  Also cast are John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore; Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall; Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape; Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid; Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell and Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch. The series will be a faithful adaptation of the beloved Harry Potter

Kerry Godliman and Nina Singh are to star as Dalziel and Pascoe in a fresh and contemporary reimagining of the beloved British detective series, based on the books by Reginald Hill.   The series centres on the relationship between seasoned Detective Inspector Andrea Dalziel, played by Kerry Godliman (Trigger Point, Spinal Tap: The End Continues, Whitstable Pearl, After Life, Save Me) and the newly qualified, by the book perfectionist Detective Sergeant Paige Pascoe played by

BBC Four and iPlayer are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the landmark drama This Life, inviting viewers to revisit a series that captured the spirit of a generation and left a lasting mark on British television. First broadcast in 1996, This Life followed a group of young lawyers sharing a house in south London as they navigated friendship, ambition and the complexities of their twenties. Created by Amy Jenkins, the series featured a cast including Daniela Nardini, Andrew

ITV today announces the acquisition of the mind-bending psychological thriller The Devil’s Hour for its streaming service, ITVX. The six-part series, produced by the award-winning Hartswood Films (Sherlock, Dracula), is set to bolster ITVX’s reputation as the UK’s premier destination for high-stakes, premium drama. Written and created by Tom Moran and executive produced by industry heavyweights Steven Moffat and Sue Vertue, The Devil’s Hour follows the story of Lucy (Jessica

Channel 5 have announced a major two-part docu-drama on the downfall of disgraced BBC News presenter Huw Edwards. The series explores the newsreader’s double life as it spirals out of control, leading him to make the greatest announcement of his career – his total exit from public life following his conviction for serious child sexual offences. The two-past series, which draws on extensive first hand interviews and access to The Sun newspaper’s award-winning investigation, se

The BBC has announced it has acquired series two of I, Jack Wright, the six-part murder mystery written by Chris Lang (Unforgotten, Innocent, The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe). BBC has also acquired series one which will air later this year on BBC iPlayer and BBC One. BritBox currently has series one in North America and will also carry series two. This announcement comes as production begins on the second series. Produced by Federation Stories (A Tale of Two Cities) for UKT

See-Saw Films, the producers of Apple TV's hit Slow Horses, have won the rights to produce a new contemporary reimagining TV series based on Dr John Grant's bestselling novels Lovejoy. Originally published under the name Jonathan Gash, the series of novels spans 24 books and were first adapted by the BBC into a long running series which ran from 1986 to 1994 with Ian McShane in the lead role. Coombs Moylett Maclean Literary Agency's Lisa Moylett commented: "Jonathan Gash crea

Zoe Slater is in for a shock this month when her long lost son and Jasmine’s twin brother, Josh (Joshua Vaughan) arrives in Walford having followed his adopted mother Sandra Goodwin (Dawn Steele) to Albert Square.   Sandra turns up seeking answers about Jasmine, unveiling new details from her past and insight into Sandra's version of events. Meanwhile, and unbeknownst to Sandra, Josh has followed her to Walford looking for her, not knowing his birth family are closer than he

Following its second series which aired last Summer, ITV have confirmed it has no plans for a third series of detective drama Ridley, which starred Adrian Dunbar in the lead role. An ITV spokesperson confirmed to TV Zone: "There are currently no plans to return to Ridley. We'd like to extend our thanks to creator and writer Paul Matthew Thompson, executive producer Jonathan Fisher and the team at West Road Pictures for producing two successful series." Last series saw the ret

MASTERPIECE PBS has announced that Miss Scarlet will conclude its phenomenal run with a seventh and final season. The series stars Kate Phillips (Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light), Tom Durant-Pritchard (The Forsytes), and returning cast members Paul Bazely, Tim Chipping, Evan McCabe, Felix Scott, Cordelia Bugeja and Ansu Kabia. Filming in Serbia has started for six episodes to wrap up the story of Eliza Scarlet – Victorian London’s first female private detective.   Creator

Netflix have released a selection of first look images for new psychological thriller Unchosen, set in a conservative Christian sect. The synopsis reads: "Unchosen follows Rosie, who lives in a cloistered Christian community with her husband, Adam (Butterfield), and their daughter. The fateful arrival of the mysterious Sam, an escaped prisoner, throws into relief the reality and restraints of Rosie’s world: Perhaps her hidden religious community doesn’t have her best interest

All episodes of Sky Exclusive comedy-drama, The Miniature Wife, starring Elizabeth Banks and Matthew Macfadyen, will be available on Sky and streaming service NOW from 9 April in the UK & Ireland. Based on the short story written by Manuel Gonzales, The Miniature Wife is a dramedy examining the power (im)balances between spouses Lindy (Elizabeth Banks) and Les (Matthew Macfadyen) after a technological accident induces the ultimate relationship crisis. Emmy-nominated Elizabeth

MGM+ and Paramount+ UK & Ireland today announced the commission of the new original adventure series Treasure Island. The six-part drama brings thrilling new life and a star cast to Robert Louis Stevenson’s 18 th century epic, with David Oyelowo (Selma, Silo) starring as Long John Silver, Hayley Atwell (Marvel’s Agent Carter, Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning) as Bess Hawkins, Jack Huston (Boardwalk Empire, Day of the Fight) as Aaron Graham, Tomer Capone (The Boys, F