The latest adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo, starring Sam Claflin as Edmond Dantes is having its UK premiere today, Saturday 2 August, at 9pm on U&Drama.
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‘The Narrow Road to the Deep North’ starts on BBC tonight
The powerful Australian drama The Narrow Road to the Deep North is arrives on BBC today.
Based on the Booker Prize-winning novel by Richard Flanagan and directed by Justin Kurzel, the five-part series charts the life of war veteran and gifted surgeon, Dorrigo Evans.
UKTV confirms July release for its upcoming period mystery drama Bookish
UKTV has confirmed the release date for the upcoming U&Original series, Bookish, which it commissioned for its crime channel, Alibi. The series is the brainchild of Emmy Award-winning writer Mark Gatiss (Sherlock) who will also star in the lead role.
Watch the new trailer for ‘Downton Abbey: The Grande Finale’
Focus Features has shared the new trailer to its upcoming sequel ‘Downton Abbey: The Grande Finale, which is due for release on Sept 12, 2025.
The third and final Downton Abbey film will be directed by Simon Curtis and written by Julian Fellowes, the creative force behind the original series. Production began in May 2024, and wrapped in August.
Masterpiece PBS has released the first trailer for upcoming mystery drama Maigret
Fans of the beloved detective novels by Georges Simenon will be pleased to hear that the new contemporary reimagining of the novels will premiere on Masterpiece PBS this October.
The Maigret books have already been adapted multiple times for television, have sold over 600 million copies worldwide to date, and been translated into more than 50 languages.
The Forsyte Saga (2003) now available to stream on Netflix
Netflix has just added acclaimed ITV period drama series The Forsyte Saga to its catalogue, ahead of the the planned release of a new version by Channel 5.
Created by ITV and based on the novels by Nobel Laureate John Galsworthy, the ten-episode series ran for two seasons from 2002 to 2003.
BAFTA award-winning mini-series Mr Loverman now on Britbox
Based on the novel by Bernardine Evaristo, Mr Loverman tells the tale of Barrington Jedidiah Walker (Lennie James), an Antiguan-born Londoner, and his decades long relationship with his best friend, Morris (Ariyon Bakare). Both men are married with children, both are in the closet, and in reality are in a relationship with each other that dates back to their youth in Antigua.
Grantchester Season 10 preview
Masterpiece have revealed when Season 10 will air in the US.
Series 9 of Grantchester in the US aired on PBS from June 16, 2024 to August 4, 2024. The UK release on ITV was delayed to early 2025 and ran on ITV from January 8, 2025 to February 11, 2025. In the USA Grantchester Season 10 will return to MASTERPIECE Mystery! on PBS Sunday, June 15, 2025, 9/8c.
Focus Features shares teaser trailer to Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
‘Downton Abbey: The Grande Finale, which will arrive in Cinemas on Sept 12, 2025.
The third and final Downton Abbey film will be directed by Simon Curtis and written by Julian Fellowes, the creative force behind the original series.
Call the Midwife: new spin-off series and feature film announced
Filming of the Call the Midwife two-part Christmas special and Series 15 is already underway!