Call the Midwife creator and cast reveal show was hit by typhoon while filming in Hong Kong
"We kept getting phone alerts saying it's gone up to a seven, it's gone up to an eight..."
When members of the Call the Midwife cast were in Hong Kong filming this year's Christmas special — in which a group from Nonnatus House travel there on a mercy mission after a terrible tragedy — it wasn’t just the heat and humidity that proved challenging. They were all forced indoors for a period when a typhoon rolled in. "We were warned there would be a typhoon, strength six, and nobody batted an eyelid," said creator and writer Heidi Thomas. "That's relatively common in Hong Kong. "But then [producer] Annie Tricklebank and I were on set on a street, and we kept getting phone alerts saying it's gone up to a seven, it's gone up to an eight. And by the time it got to Friday night, we were told it would be a 10, and we had to stay in the hotel with the curtains drawn and not to venture outside. "So we all went down into the basement and had dim sum." Annabelle Apsion, who plays businesswoman and mayor of Tower Hamlets Violet Buckle, said they could "see things being blown down the streets" from the safety of their hotel, while others noted that several trees had been torn down, such was the force of the wind. "They said not to open the curtains of the hotel in case anything hit the window," Sister Julienne star Jenny Agutter told the BBC. "But we were facing the water, so there was little chance. Of course, I had a jolly good look outside because it was rather amazing seeing all the water whipped up." Agutter also revealed that she did briefly pop outside, even though they'd been instructed not to, to capture it for "Danny [Laurie] because he wanted to see what it was like to be in a typhoon". But thankfully, they weren't due to film when the weather took a turn, meaning time was still on their side. "We had a very tight schedule, but we weren't due to shoot on the Saturday and Sunday — and that's when the storm hit," added Thomas, though the aftermath still affected production "You [gestures to Laura Main, who plays Shelagh Turner] and Steve [McGann, who plays Dr Tuner] had to play a scene in wellies, because you were nearly up to your knees," she said. "Somebody quickly sourced Wellington boots," said Main. "I think we've got a photograph, and they're about that big [gestures], and we're waddling and holding up umbrellas while going through these narrow alleyways." But the magic of production means you won't see any of that on camera, added Main. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/CTM-S15-0c1bdce.jpg" width="4284" height="2856" alt="Three nuns stand together in a brightly decorated room, smiling warmly. They wear simple light-coloured habits with white veils and wooden cross necklaces. Colourful balloons and streamers hang behind them, and stained-glass–style windows line the wall." title="Call the Midwife" /> When they weren’t shooting – or sheltering from the typhoon – the cast were able to explore their new surroundings, with Rebecca Gethings (Sister Veronica) acting as the designated "head of sightseeing". "On my free days, I got to see the other side of Hong Kong," Agutter told the BBC. The hills, the beaches, the ocean. It was completely different to the built-up, lit-up commercial centre. I kind of fell in love with all of that." And some of the cast even found time to enjoy a spot of partying. When in Hong Kong... "We were invited by one of the cast members who was based out there to a house party," said Gethings. "But we were aware that the storm was coming in, and we had to be back by midnight. "And of course with all our lovely cast members, it was like having a load of mums going, 'Are you in yet?" Read more: Call the Midwife's Zephryn Taitte teases "visitor" for Cyril in 2025 Christmas special Call the Midwife creator "constantly" receives offers from streamers – but reveals no desire to leave the BBC In this year's Call the Midwife festive double bill, Violet and Fred travel to Hong Kong to visit her son, where they learn that the Branch House in Kowloon has collapsed and there are multiple fatalities. "A rescue mission is hastily organised, and a team from Nonnatus make emergency plans to head out," reads the official synopsis. Meanwhile, "Cyril receives an unexpected request" from a visitor. At the same time, "Rosalind and Joyce host a Christmas gathering" and Sister Catherine "gets involved in a case with two mums-to-be who are Irish travellers and living in a camp". Call the Midwife will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer this Christmas. Add Call the Midwife to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Call the Midwife's Zephryn Taitte teases "visitor" for Cyril in 2025 Christmas special
The encounter makes him "focus on life a bit more".
The 2025 Call the Midwife Christmas special is fast approaching, and creator Heidi Thomas has quite the double bill lined up. A small party from Nonnatus House travel to Hong Kong to lend their assistance after the Branch House there collapses, leaving death and destruction in its wake, while it's very much business as usual in Poplar, with Sister Catherine and Joyce attending to "two mums-to-be who are Irish travellers and living in a camp there". And there's plenty of activity happening outside the remit of Nonnatus House, with Cyril welcoming an unexpected “visitor” into his home – an encounter that makes him "focus on life a bit more". The wealthy Mr Fisher sends Cyril a letter explaining that he is terminally ill and wishes to stay in the council worker's rented flat, which was his childhood home. “He wants to compensate Cyril for it, which Mrs Wallace is all too eager to accept,” said Zephryn Taitte, who added that Mr Fisher is Jewish, prompting them to hold a Hanukkah Festival of Lights celebration for him. "It's a lovely experience for Cyril," Taitte continued, describing it as "a story of reminiscence and appreciating your life, which is why Cyril reflects on his life and the future, especially with himself and Rosalind". <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/Call-the-Midwife-BBC-7d6174d.jpg" width="4284" height="2856" alt="A woman and a man sit together on the floor of a small tiled room, leaning close and smiling warmly at each other. She wears a patterned purple dress and tights, while he wears a patterned shirt and trousers. They hold hands, their heads touching as they share an intimate, joyful moment in the soft blue-tinted light." title="Call the Midwife" /> "It reminds Cyril of the important things in life and who you spend time with," continued Taitte. "It’s a lovely Christmas story." It was in last year's festive special when Cyril and Rosalind first started to grow close during their collective efforts to help an escaped convict say goodbye to his late mum by organising a funeral. Read more: Call the Midwife's Jenny Agutter teases death and destruction in "disturbing" Christmas special Call the Midwife creator "constantly" receives offers from streamers – but reveals no desire to leave the BBC Their connection then deepened further when Rosalind joined Cyril in volunteering at a homeless shelter – and when it was finally confirmed that Cyril and Lucille's divorce was in motion, Cyril and Rosalind have continued to go from strength to strength, despite external challenges, such as Joyce advising Rosalind against a relationship and racist backlash. And that is very much still the case, as illustrated by the above image from this year's Christmas special. Despite an uncertain start, the couple have never been in a stronger position as they look to the future. Call the Midwife will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer this Christmas. Add Call the Midwife to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Call the Midwife creator "constantly" receives offers from streamers – but reveals no desire to leave the BBC
"Why would I give it up for something that's a shot in the dark?"
Call the Midwife has proven itself to be the jewel in the BBC's crown, with its 13th Christmas special on the way, followed by season 15 in the New Year – plus a prequel series, a movie and a 16th season beyond that. So, it's no wonder that its creator Heidi Thomas is highly sought after by the streamers, who naturally want a piece of the pie. When asked if she'd had offers to write for Netflix and others during a press Q&A, Thomas said that the offer of "wonderful opportunities" are a "constant" feature of her life, but that she has no desire to walk away from the BBC – which she described as "the best opportunity I have ever had". "Why would I give it up for something that's a shot in the dark?" she said of the long-running series – which charts the personal and professional lives of the midwives and nuns of Nonnatus House, in London's East End, from the late 1950s through to the 1970s. "I've always had things to say and I've always had brilliant people to say it for me, quite literally. This is my job of a lifetime – I've probably spent half my lifetime doing it – and that's not going to change. "To work with other women, to be able to tell stories about women and the working classes and the disabled and about newcomers to this country, I feel incredibly privileged to have had this material to work with. And... the streamers don't necessarily give anybody that because it's all a puff of smoke in the dark. Anything on a streamer comes like a firework and vanishes like a firework. "And this [Call the Midwife] is solid, isn't it? It's solid. It's a building, we built it from the ground up and there will be more stories." When it was then raised that creators often say yes to the likes of Netflix for the financial incentive, Thomas said that for her, "it's not about the money, it's about values". "I love the fact that we are a BBC show, because the BBC gives us a not unreasonable budget to work with, but we put every penny onto the screen," she said. "And I think that is as it ought to be. There's never enough time and there's never enough money, but what you make out of not having enough time and not having enough money is a jewel because you put thought into every gesture that you make, both on the screen and behind it. And I don't think you can put a price on thoughtfulness." Jenny Agutter, who plays Sister Julienne, and has appeared in almost every episode of the series, went on to talk about the letters that herself and other cast members have received over the years, which illustrate just how much that "thoughtfulness" touches its loyal fanbase. "All of us will have had letters from people which are not about what we do, but what the story does for them," she said. "And that is so touching, and has always made me feel that I'm– because sometimes, you think acting is a frivolous job. What the hell am I doing? "But when you when you hear from somebody that the show got them through circumstances, or it was something that touched their lives, you think that actually it is a gift to other people, and that's a very special position to be in, and it's been wonderful to have that with us." Read more: Call the Midwife 2025 Christmas preview as Trixie’s marriage gets a major update Call the Midwife's Jenny Agutter teases death and destruction in "disturbing" Christmas special Christopher Harper, who joined the period drama as Trixie's brother Geoffrey in 2023, echoed those comments, describing being a part of Call the Midwife as a "massive privilege". "As an actor, you can kind of play any character at any time, and you'll do whatever you're given. But actually, when you're playing a part like this, you're suddenly the face to somebody who it's really resonated with, and you can be that interface with them. And you realise how important this show is to people and what it does to people's hearts. "So it's fabulous as an actor to be part of that." Call the Midwife will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer this Christmas. Add Call the Midwife to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Shetland's Ashley Jensen said her arrival as new DI could have "gone one way or another"
"When I got this, I just thought, 'I'm doing a six part series with this character and that's it.'"
Joining a show in its 8th season, and as a replacement for a lead character who's loved by fans, is not for the faint of heart. But when Ashley Jensen joined Shetland as Douglas Henshall's replacement, she had no expectations about her future on the BBC crime drama. "I think when you've started at the bottom in your career, which is what I did, going in and doing two lines in something, and doing a play where you take the set in the back of a van, put it up, do the show, take it down and go to the next, I think when you started there, it's actually a very good grounding to taking nothing for granted," she told RadioTimes.com. "And when I got this, I just thought, 'I'm doing a six-part series with this character and that's it,' – and I wasn't under option to do any more than that. So when we did the first one and then it suddenly got two [more seasons] off the back of that, it was a nice feeling because it could have gone one way or another." Jensen went on to praise the manner in which her character DI Ruth Calder was introduced – a moment she believes could have been make or break for Shetland. "I think what they did very cleverly was they kept very much the essence of the show, and Calder's whole super objective of the first series was, 'I want to get the hell away from here.' She never came on and was Billy big boots going, 'I've come to take over.' Everyone would be like that, 'Who are you?' And I think the audience would have done that. But instead, it led them in, it teased them in a wee bit more. "It kept everything and it elevated you [gestures to Alison O'Donnell], which I think the audience were crying out for. They wanted to know a bit more of Tosh." O'Donnell, who plays Calder's partner, DI "Tosh" McIntosh, echoed those comments. "They got both, didn't they?" she said. "Anyone who was feeling, 'My heart's with Perez,' they could go on the journey with her – like, 'Oh, who's this newcomer, and she doesn't even want to be here.' "There was this softly, softly approach. They were never pressing her onto anybody. But then, just by sleight of hand, she made her way into the thing. It was really clever." Two seasons on from Jensen's debut, Calder and Tosh are still hard at work solving crimes on the islands – this time, they're investigating the murder of former social worked Eadie Tulloch. "The murder itself is a peculiar death as the victim is an older woman and she’s positioned in a rather macabre way," said Jensen. What makes it worse is she’s outside her house, exposed to the elements and she’s been out there for a few days. And because it’s a small community, everyone’s a bit suspicious." Read more: Shetland's Alison O'Donnell reveals why she cried after watching first episode following Douglas Henshall's exit Jensen also described season 10 as "the best storyline out of the three I’ve been involved in". "I love the detail of this one and the fact that all the locals are suspects in the murder case. And another fascinating element of this storyline is that the personal lives of the police officers become embroiled in this case, which has been interesting for us all to play. "There are relationships in the station which become fraught and fractious." Shetland season 10 airs on Wednesdays on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Seasons 1-9 are available to stream on iPlayer now. Ann Cleeves's Shetland novels are available to buy. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Call the Midwife's Jenny Agutter teases death and destruction in "disturbing" Christmas special
It's anything but a silent night in this year's festive double bill.
It's Christmas in Poplar, but the festivities are put on hold for several Call the Midwife favourites when disaster strikes. In the festive special, the mother house in Hong Kong – filmed on location – collapses, leaving multiple casualties, including several children. But with few hands and limited supplies to manage the fallout, Nonnatus House steps in to help. "We discover the ground underneath the mission has made it collapse," explained Jenny Agutter, who plays Sister Julienne. "It's just sunk away. Some people have died, the whole place is destroyed, and the orphans and mothers have nowhere to go. "So, they get a small party together to go out to Hong Kong to see what they can do to help, try and find new premises and take care of things." Also joining them is Sister Hilda (Fenella Woolgar), "and that’s lovely," said Agutter. "Although it's difficult under the circumstances, there's an excitement in being able to make a difference – and an energy that comes from working in a place where people really need you." "That stays with Sister Julienne. So, when she returns to the UK, it's what she's kind of hankering for." <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/Call-the-Midwife-Christmas-special-2025-Sister-Hilda-Mrs-Ma-Sister-Julienne-75c0ff2.jpg" width="4284" height="2856" alt="Sister Hilda and Sister Julienne sitting at a table and comforting a distraught Mrs Ma." title="Fenella Woolgar as Sister Hilda, Patra Au as Mrs Ma and Jenny Agutter as Sister Julienne in the Call the Midwife Christmas special 2025." /> She went on to say that the theme of the special, which will have two parts for the second year in a row, is "unsteady ground". "Everything is about people being displaced in some way and the changes bringing something new and fresh," she said. "But in other ways, it's very disturbing." Also accompanying Sister Julienne and the others to Hong Kong is Sister Veronica, for whom the trip stirs up complicated emotions. "She and Nurse Crane find a newborn baby who's been left in a cardboard box, literally hours after being born," said Rebecca Gethings. "It's all looking quite bleak, but then the mother comes to collect the baby, so that's a really lovely moment, but tough for Sister Veronica. "She has bonded with this baby. She's got these mixed feelings of delight that this baby's going to be okay and reunited with his mother, but also this illogical wanting of the baby herself." Gethings said that even though having a baby was "not on the table" for Sister Veronica, as a nun, she's still "feeling the end of an opportunity to become a mother". "It's a physiological pull that she's going through, as she's always in close quarters with babies," she added. "It's a story that will continue throughout the series. You'll see that need grow in her." Read more: Call the Midwife 2025 Christmas preview as Trixie's marriage gets a major update BBC confirms Christmas 2025 TV line-up – from Call the Midwife to The Traitors and David Attenborough But it's not just the Hong Kong crew who are put through their paces – the instability Agutter spoke of is also felt back in Poplar. "They're dealing with a family who are completely displaced," she explained. "They are travellers who have no home, and who are having a child." Molly Vevers, who plays Nonnatus House's newest addition Sister Catherine, expanded on that storyline. "She gets involved in a case with two mums-to-be who are Irish travellers and living in a camp there," she said. "As the story unfolds, there's a lovely character called Queenie, who has a heartbreaking back story. "And Sister Catherine is pivotal in supporting her and helping her process the grief she's been through. It's a really heart-rending story but woven in with all the Christmas magic of the rest of the episode." Call the Midwife airs on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Add Call the Midwife to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Nicolas Ralph revels in the "love and kindness" of a Christmas in Darrowby
Add All Creatures Great and Small to your watchlist Filming a Christmas special in the summer might not sound particularly festive, but for Nicholas Ralph, who plays James Herriot, and the rest of the All Creatures Great and Small cast, the Skeldale House set in July is “like an immersive experience.” “The set is decorated incredibly and everyone’s dressed up, so it really does get you in the festive spirit — and they’ve also got AC on in there, so even if it’s 30 degrees outside, it doesn’t feel it,” Ralph tells RT. “Sometimes they’ll even do Christmas lunch for you, so you do get transported.” It’s 1945, the first peacetime Christmas after the war, which comes with its own challenges for everyone. “There’s a pressure to have the best Christmas ever, for everything to be perfect,” says Ralph. “But God, the enormity of it is not just going to go away overnight. It’s not all singing and dancing and everything’s merry all of a sudden. So, there is the joy of Christmas, but there’s also the pathos, people are still struggling.” <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/all-creatures-001b1b2.jpg" width="4220" height="2813" alt="A cheerful countryside scene featuring a vintage green convertible stopped on a narrow rural road, surrounded by a large flock of fluffy sheep. Several people in 1930s–1940s–style clothing stand around the car: a woman sits in the driver’s seat with a golden retriever beside her, while a man beside the car gestures animatedly. Another man sits in the back holding a picnic basket, and a different man stands holding a small child. A young boy in front offers an apple to a sheep, while a woman in a floral dress looks on with amusement. Behind them is a stone wall, open fields dotted with cows and sheep, and a sunny, idyllic landscape with trees and blue sky." title="All Creatures Great and Small" /> “It’s very truthful, it’s not twee. But it’s still steeped in those wonderful Christmassy themes, along with the fun and the capers.” One such caper is the Nativity. With Helen out of action after being struck down with a lurgy, it’s the vet’s responsibility to wrangle the children and get them performance ready. (James’s son Jimmy plays an angel who comes down from “Hebden”, as opposed to Heaven.) “It was joyful carnage,” Ralph says with a smile. “The director, Andy Hay, just let a camera roll while the kids improvised. Then we put the animals in, and that just added to the chaos. “James is on the back foot anyway because he’s said to Helen he’ll take over the writing and directing and producing — and when I walked into the room there was absolute chaos going on, so there was no acting required, really.” For Ralph, it brought to mind his own experience of the Nativity. “I was about five years old, and I was Joseph” — his leading-man status was clearly there from the beginning. “Proper tea towels on the head, a little plastic mallet and saw, and some very funny, bad but cute acting.” And despite Helen being confined to her bed, actor Rachel Shenton returned to set, after missing part of the last series due to pregnancy, with her newborn Orson in tow. “Her trailer had never been so busy,” said Ralph. “People were desperate to say hi to the little man. And it was great to have the character of Helen back. We’ve got some lovely warm, cosy scenes between her and James, which we’d missed.” “It’s about love and kindness across the board this year — for one another, for the animals, and for your little pocket of the world,” adds Ralph. “Those are universal themes… and this one’s not short of those.”
All Creatures Great and Small star teases "joyful carnage" for Christmas special with nativity twist and Helen's return
"We've got some lovely warm, cosy scenes between her and James, which we'd missed."
This article first appeared in Radio Times magazine. Filming a Christmas special in the summer might not sound particularly festive, but for Nicholas Ralph, who plays James Herriot, and the rest of the All Creatures Great and Small cast, the Skeldale House set in July is “like an immersive experience”. “The set is decorated incredibly and everyone’s dressed up, so it really does get you in the festive spirit – and they’ve also got AC on in there, so even if it’s 30 degrees outside, it doesn’t feel it,” Ralph tells Radio Times. “Sometimes they’ll even do Christmas lunch for you, so you do get transported.” It’s 1945, the first peacetime Christmas after the war, which comes with its own challenges for everyone. “There’s a pressure to have the best Christmas ever, for everything to be perfect,” says Ralph. “But God, the enormity of it is not just going to go away overnight. It’s not all singing and dancing and everything’s merry all of a sudden. So, there is the joy of Christmas, but there’s also the pathos, people are still struggling. “It’s very truthful, it’s not twee. But it’s still steeped in those wonderful Christmassy themes, along with the fun and the capers.” One such caper is the Nativity. With Helen out of action after being struck down with a lurgy, it’s the vet’s responsibility to wrangle the children and get them performance ready. (James’s son Jimmy plays an angel who comes down from “Hebden”, as opposed to Heaven.) “It was joyful carnage,” Ralph says with a smile. “The director, Andy Hay, just let a camera roll while the kids improvised. Then we put the animals in, and that just added to the chaos. “James is on the back foot anyway because he’s said to Helen he’ll take over the writing and directing and producing – and when I walked into the room there was absolute chaos going on, so there was no acting required, really.” For Ralph, it brought to mind his own experience of the Nativity. “I was about five years old, and I was Joseph” – his leading-man status was clearly there from the beginning. “Proper tea towels on the head, a little plastic mallet and saw, and some very funny, bad but cute acting.” Read more: All Creatures Great and Small gets major update on its future - with special bonus for fans of "unforgettable" show All Creatures Great and Small season 6 finale finally answers Tristan mystery And despite Helen being confined to her bed, actor Rachel Shenton returned to set, after missing part of the last series due to pregnancy, with her newborn Orson in tow. “Her trailer had never been so busy,” said Ralph. “People were desperate to say hi to the little man. And it was great to have the character of Helen back. We’ve got some lovely warm, cosy scenes between her and James, which we’d missed.” “It’s about love and kindness across the board this year – for one another, for the animals, and for your little pocket of the world,” adds Ralph. “Those are universal themes... and this one’s not short of those.” The latest issue of Radio Times is out now – subscribe here. All Creatures Great and Small seasons 1-6 are available to watch on 5. You can order James Herriot's All Creatures Great and Small from Amazon. Add All Creatures Great and Small to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. If you're looking for something else to watch, visit our TV Guide or take a look at the rest of our Drama coverage. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Malice ending explained: Adam's big reveal is a big anti-climax – but maybe that's the point
We've seen it all before, but does that really matter?
*Warning: Contains major spoilers for all six episodes of Malice.* Speaking to RadioTimes.com ahead of the release of Prime Video's Malice, comedian Jack Whitehall, who plays a man hellbent on revenge, said that viewers might experience a complicated emotional response to its antagonist when all is revealed. "You're left with a very strange feeling as to what you feel about Adam," he said of his character, who pretends to be a tutor-cum-"manny" in a bid to take down David Duchovny's wealthy venture capitalist – and alpha-male douche – Jamie Tanner. "And I think that's quite important, to have those moments of feeling almost sympathetic. Through the back half of the series, you really see him as a true villain, and you're really wanting him to get caught, and really praying for the safety of the family. But then at the end, there's just this... I don't know how to describe it. "It's just this strange note that it's left on with him, where maybe you do [feel sorry for him]. I think some people will feel sorry for him." Killing a kitten and a dog (you b**tard!) certainly doesn't help Adam's case. And there's also the double murder (maybe I should have started with that) – first Damien, whom he thwacks over the head with a cricket bat before dumping his body in the Thames – and finally Jamie, whom he shoots point-blank in the head in Greece, shortly after shooting another man dead. All horrible, obviously. Details of another murder – the death of a kid in Bangkok – are also touched upon briefly. Then there's the plethora of other non-murderous but still terrible acts Adam commits, from poisoning the Tanners' old nanny to his decision not to call off the burglary after learning that the daughter, April, was going to be at the Tanner house when it happened. But his white-hot hatred of Jamie burned too bright to ignore – the reason for which was naturally held back until the finale for maximum impact. Yet the big reveal ended up being a big anti-climax. Malice ending explained You didn't have to be a genius to know what was coming long before we got there. From Channel 5 drama The Catch starring Jason Watkins, to the aptly named Revenge, to the character of Sawyer in Lost, there are countless stories about people avenging their parents – and in Malice, Adam is on a mission to make Jamie pay for what happened to his own, who died in tragic circumstances when he was just a child. Adam's dad, Colin Tilderman, killed Jamie's mother before he then took a load of pills and set fire to the family home. And according to Adam, Jamie was to blame. He had invested £15 million in the family's luggage business, which had been going for 150 years. But everything fell apart when Colin couldn't make his interest payments and, in a short amount of time, Jamie had washed his hands of Adam's dad, whose pride and joy had been left in tatters. Cue fade to black. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/Jack-Whitehall-Malice-0603219.jpg" width="1909" height="1273" alt="Two men stand facing each other in a tense confrontation inside a modern, softly lit room. One man, wearing a blue polo shirt, leans slightly against the wall while speaking; the other, in a light green collared shirt, listens intently. The setting features neutral décor, wicker furniture, and a large window in the background." title="Malice" /> It's a desperately sad story, and one that makes sense within the context of the show and this particular genre of TV. But it’s also an uninspired one; we’ve seen that before in various different guises. Yet in hindsight, perhaps the series was never really about the “why”, but the journey getting there – James Wood's script was incredibly moreish – and also what it has to say about grief and the emptiness of revenge. When Adam first boards the boat that will carry him away from the scene of Jamie's murder, he initially looks pleased with himself. He set out to destroy the venture capitalist and he did just that. But as Jeff Buckley's Hallelujah swells – a song that the musician described as "a hallelujah to the orgasm" – it soon becomes clear that Adam isn’t triumphant or relaxed or happy after killing Jamie – his own climax, if you will. Instead, he looks thoroughly miserable, like he could burst into tears at any moment, as it finally dawns on him: Jamie's demise will not resurrect his parents or bring him an ounce of peace or comfort, for the past cannot be undone. While he may have felt satisfaction when he pulled the trigger – who doesn't love it when a plan comes together? – Adam’s parents are still dead, and he remains trapped in the throes of his grief, seemingly forevermore, unable to come unstuck and move forwards. By refusing to ever truly engage with his pain and instead channelling it into destroying Jamie, it has only escalated, becoming all that he is rather than just a part of his life. Read more: Jack Whitehall talks his dark new psychopath role and his plans for an all-new sitcom Malice's Jack Whitehall on the "strange" challenge of playing a villain while adjusting to fatherhood There's also something cruelly ironic about Adam making several children fatherless – Damien's kids will also grow up without their dad – given what he himself has experienced, something which might have crossed his mind in that moment. Some might, of course, argue that Jamie's children are better off without him. But that wasn't Adam’s choice to make, and certainly not in the manner that he did. And who knows what the impact of that will be on the Tanner kids? Will their own grief manifest into something utterly monstrous, like Adam's? So while condoning the actions of Whitehall's character, even with the full extent of Adam's pain laid out before us, isn't an option, those aforementioned comments do ring true. It's difficult not to feel sorry for him – and not just because of the manner in which he lost his parents, and at such a young age, but also because of the person that he has become in the aftermath of their deaths. And that's also particularly sad given the moments when we get a glimpse of the man he could have become, particularly during his interactions with sweet Dexter, the youngest Tanner, if he hadn't withdrawn into himself and allowed revenge to consume him. For all that is darkly fun and entertaining about Malice, the moment when Dex asks his mum if his dad is "coming soon" while police sirens wail in the distance — blissfully unaware that anything is wrong as he enjoys his ice cream — leaves you cold. Malice is streaming now on Prime Video – try Amazon Prime Video for free for 30 days. 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All Creatures Great and Small gets major update on its future - with special bonus for fans of "unforgettable" show
Christmas has come early for fans of the beloved period drama.
All Creatures Great and Small fans have been given an early Christmas present by 5. The broadcaster has confirmed the beloved period drama, which is inspired by James Herriot's books detailing his life as a vet in rural Yorkshire, will be back for seasons 7 and 8, as well as two more Christmas specials. Greg Barnett, Commissioning Editor at 5, described the series as "the jewel in 5’s drama crown", teasing "many new stories " and "unforgettable adventures ahead for our Skeldale family". Similarly, Susanne Simpson, Executive Producer for Masterpiece, said that she was "thrilled to bring more seasons of the warmth, hope and humour that make this series so special". Melissa Gallant and Sharon Moran, joint Executive Producers for Playground, added that they "frequently receive letters from viewers about how the show has brought joy, comfort and relief in challenging times", such is the power of All Creatures Great and Small. "It's a show which people love to watch and love to make and we can't wait for more adventures in beautiful Yorkshire with our wonderful cast and crew," they continued. All Creatures remains 5's most successful drama series to date, drawing in over 14 million individuals across its first five seasons and driving more new users to 5's streaming platform than any other show. Details about what the new seasons will entail and who's returning will be announced in due course, but we'd expect Nicholas Ralph (James), Rachel Shenton (Helen), Samuel West (Siegfried), Callum Woodhouse (Tristan) and Anna Madeley (Mrs Audrey Hall) to all feature. The show also welcomes a raft of new guest stars each season, with the last instalment welcoming former Coronation Street stars Lucy-Jo Hudson and Chris Gascoyne, while Dame Emma Thompson's daughter Gaia Wise joined the cast as Charlotte Beauvoir, Tristan's new love interest. But in the meantime, there's the 2025 Christmas special to enjoy. Read more: All Creatures Great and Small season 6 finale finally answers Tristan mystery All Creatures Great and Small says goodbye (for now) to two long-running characters "It’s Christmas 1945, the first peacetime Christmas after the war," reads the official synopsis. "With Helen feeling under the weather, it’s fallen on James to take on the Darrowby Nativity play." Elsewhere, "Siegfried is back at Mrs Stokes’ Farm to see Hilda the goat, who’s been up to more mischief," while Mrs Hall is determined to win the Drovers' darts competition and take home the top prize: a turkey, which are in short supply due to the war. The Skeldale housekeeper "wants everyone to practise" to boost their chances, "but an old friend turns up surprising her and Siegfried" – with the vet making "a big decision about his future." Meanwhile, Tristan and Charlotte's relationship continues to go from strength to strength. And if that's not quite enough to keep you entertained, a special hour-long, behind-the-scenes documentary, All Creatures Great and Small: Behind the Magic, will also be airing this Christmas, featuring all of the regular cast. "As the cast look back over six years of making 5's most popular drama series, [Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly presenter and professional dog trainer] Graeme [Hall] enjoys becoming one of the family and appreciating all the detail that goes into the making of one of his favourite shows," reads the synopsis. "This joyful festive treat is the perfect way to find out how the All Creatures magic is really made." All Creatures Great and Small seasons 1-6 are available to watch on 5. You can order James Herriot's All Creatures Great and Small from Amazon. All Creatures Great and Small Complete Series 1 – 6 Box Set arrives on DVD and digital 1 December from Acorn Media International. Add All Creatures Great and Small to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. If you're looking for something else to watch, visit our TV Guide or take a look at the rest of our Drama coverage. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Riot Women future finally confirmed by BBC as Sally Wainwright promises "rollercoaster" of stories
This article contains mentions of a sexual assault that some readers may find distressing. The BBC has confirmed that Riot Women will be back for season 2. It was reported at the beginning of November that Sally Wainwright's drama, which revolves around five menopausal women who form a punk rock band, was in talks to return, with a confirmation imminent. Rosalie Craig, who stars as the band's front woman Kitty, also told RadioTimes.com that season 1 "doesn't feel final". "And I know that there's a great will to have another season," she added. "I'm certainly not done with Kitty, so I’d like to have another go at that." And it's now officially been given the green light, with Wainwright teasing: "Oh, this is where the fun really starts!" "We've all been so deeply moved by the huge, overwhelming, joyous, emotional response to series one, and now we're able to take the Riot Women extravaganza onto the next level!" said the show's creator, writer, lead director and executive producer. "We hope you’ll all join us on the series two rollercoaster!" Also responding to the news, Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama, added: "Riot Women has made people laugh, cry, think and connect with others – what more could we ask for... Bring on the next chapter!" Similarly, Roanna Benn, executive producer for Drama Republic, said the team were "bowled over by how hugely audiences have loved and resonated with Sally's brilliant characters and stories," teasing "so many stories yet to tell". Season 2 "will show what comes next for the Riot Women following the dramatic turn of events in series one’s final episode" – which saw Kitty learn the names of the men who raped her when she was 12 years old – one of whom is still alive, and used to be a detective chief superintendent. "I've got an address. What you gonna do then, love? Have you decided?" Kitty's dad asked her. Alongside Craig, the rest of the Riot Women included Joanna Scanlan as Beth, Tamsin Greig as Holly, Lorraine Ashbourne as Jess, and Amelia Bullmore as Yvonne, alongside Taj Atwal, Chandeep Uppal and Macy Seelochan as Nisha, Kam and Miranda, the "riotous" backing singers. Further details will be announced in due course. Riot Women is available to stream on BBC iPlayer. Add Riot Women to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Shetland delivers unexpected Line of Duty-style twist involving long-serving character
**Warning: Contains spoilers for Shetland season 10 episode 3.** Just as the BBC has announced that Line of Duty is returning, another of the broadcaster's long-running crime dramas has teased a very troubling development that would feel right at home in Jed Mercurio's hit series. In season 10 episode 3 of Shetland, the mystery of who killed social worker Eadie Tulloch rumbled on. Her body was discovered in episode 1 by Colin, one of her neighbours, who was delivering some food items to her. Shortly after entering her home, with Eadie nowhere to be seen, he went out back, where he found her tied to a fence. The forensics later revealed that she had been out in the elements for a couple of days at least. But who was responsible for such cruelty? As Tosh and Calder delved into the victim's life, the list of suspects only grew – from Eadie's neighbours to sisters Stevie and Amy Shannon, whose case Eadie had overseen when she was still a social worker. At the same time, numerous new questions emerged, not least: how did Eadie come to have £400,000 in her account? Her estranged son Ed told Calder that he didn't know anything about the money, given that they didn't have a relationship anymore, with the detective suggesting that the cash could have been a motive. But it was in the most recent episode when the picture became a little clearer – but no less concerning. According to Sandy, who had been following that particular strand, the money didn't belong to Eadie, but her late husband Robert, who also happened to be a former police officer. Over a 12-year period, he had made several large cash deposits into the account, which stopped when he retired. And with no other income streams between them – no assets or properties, only their salaries – all signs pointed towards one thing: corruption. Was Robert using his position of power and trust to line his own pockets? And could that have had something to do with drug trafficking in Shetland and the surrounding areas, which has reared its head in season 10? With two paper statements still missing, Sandy floated the possibility that there may be something on them which can explain the origins of the money. But he's going to have a hard time locating them, by the looks of things, because they're currently in none other than Billy's possession. Lewis Howden's character has been part of Shetland from the very beginning and has never appeared to be anything other than a true professional and an all-round good bloke. Yet, his sparkling reputation is now in jeopardy following Sandy's findings. But why would Billy take that key evidence, which could exonerate Robert? Or, by stark contrast, prove utterly damning? Read more: Shetland favourite Alison O'Donnell reveals "Dark Tosh" storyline — and her partner's nervous reaction Shetland's Alison O'Donnell reveals why she cried after watching first episode following Douglas Henshall's exit When Billy first joined the force, Robert was his sergeant – and their working relationship soon grew into a friendship, with their wives also becoming colleagues and friends. It was Eadie who first introduced Billy to Morag, and shortly before Robert died, he asked the couple to keep an eye on his wife. But since both of their deaths, uncomfortable truths have begun to surface – and the police may have just uncovered another one. After taking the statements, Billy slipped them into a filing cabinet at his home, glancing over his shoulder to ensure Morag was none the wiser – a moment that strongly hinted at some past wrongdoing, and one that is set to impact one of the show's longest-standing relationships. Speaking ahead of season 10's arrival, Alison O'Donnell discussed how that storyline affects Billy and Tosh's dynamic specifically, reflecting on the origins of their relationship. "Tosh and Billy have been through so much together," she said. "The tenderness we saw between them during season 3 when Tosh was sexually assaulted has informed everything Lewis and I have done since. "And to have that very special bond hanging in the balance is really hard for both of them. Tosh will find herself torn between loyalties and faced with an almost impossible choice." So, it certainly doesn't look good for Shetland's long-serving sergeant, but is it all just a horrible misunderstanding, or is there something much more sinister at play? Shetland season 10 airs on Wednesdays on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Seasons 1-9 are available to stream on iPlayer now. Ann Cleeves's Shetland novels are available to buy. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Black Doves adds One Day and Scream stars to cast as season 2 production begins
"Downing Street will never be the same again…" teased creator and writer Joe Barton.
Calling all Black Doves fans: season 2 of Joe Barton's hit Netflix spy thriller has officially gone into production – and a number of new names have also been added to the cast. Ambika Mod (One Day) will be joining returnees Keira Knightley (Helen), Ben Whishaw (Sam) and Sarah Lancashire (Mrs Reed) as Laila, "an acerbic and anarchic Black Doves agent who is sent to help Helen on a mission". Alongside Mod, you can also expect to see Babou Ceesay (Alien: Earth) as Mr Conteh, "a Black Doves executive with suspicious motivations," Sam Riley (Firebrand) as Patrick, "an emissary from a mysterious organisation, who offers Sam a lifeline," while Scream's Neve Campbell is playing a character called Cecile Mason, whose role has yet to be revealed. Additional newcomers include Sylvia Hoeks (Blade Runner 2049), Goran Kostic (Canary Black and Ant-Man and the Wasp) and Samuel Barnett (Lee) – alongside returnees Andrew Buchan, Kathryn Hunter, Ella Lily Hyland, Gabrielle Creevy, Agnes O’Casey and Molly Chesworth. "I couldn’t be more excited to delve back into the world of our murderous little spy family," said Barton. "To have so many of our amazing cast returning and also being able to add some of my absolute favourite actors into the mix is such a great joy. Downing Street will never be the same again…" Executive Producers at Sister, Jane Featherstone and Chris Fry, praised the "brilliant new cast, who bring wit, danger and a few perfectly timed surprises," describing season 2 as "bigger, bolder – and just as delightfully unpredictable." In the show's sophomore season, "Helen (Keira Knightley) is still betraying her nation’s secrets to the covert organisation she serves: the Black Doves". "But after the misadventures of last Christmas, and with her husband Wallace (Andrew Buchan), preparing to become Prime Minister, she is walking a more treacherous line than ever," reads the logline. Read more: Black Doves ending explained: Who killed Jason? Black Doves creator confirms identity of mystery woman in final scene When Helen's handler, the enigmatic Mrs Reed (Sarah Lancashire), "is ensnared in a ruthless plot to undermine her position in the Black Doves, Helen is reunited with her best friend Sam (Ben Whishaw)," who is spending his days drinking alone in Soho bars. "As they search for answers, loyalties are weaponised, trust is shattered, and the fight to protect the people they love could cost everything. "With all the explosive wit of season 1, Helen and Sam’s mission leads them back to old friends and enemies, through the dark decisions and painful sacrifices of their pasts, and right to the heart of the Black Doves." Black Doves streams on Netflix now. Sign up for Netflix from £4.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream. Add Black Doves to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to see what's on tonight. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Sophie Turner's new heist thriller series on Prime Video gets confirmed release date and first look
The six-part series, in which Turner plays the victim of a high-stakes heist, has been described as a "uniquely thrilling ride".
2026 is set to get off to an exhilarating start with Steal, a "contemporary, high-octane thriller about the heist of the century". Sophie Turner (Game of Thrones, Joan, X-Men: Dark Phoenix) leads the upcoming Prime Video series as Zara, an office worker at a pension fund investment company whose life is thrown into chaos when a violent gang storms the office – and forces her and best friend Luke (Saltburn's Archie Madekwe) to carry out their demands. But who is responsible for stealing "billions of pounds from ordinary people's pensions – and why?" That is the mystery DCI Rhys (Bodies' Jacob Fortune-Lloyd) must solve – and fast. "As he struggles with a recent relapse into gambling addiction, he must keep his own money problems hidden while navigating the secret agendas and competing interests at the heart of this far-reaching crime," reads the official synopsis. The six-part series, which will drop in one hit on Wednesday 21st January, is written by debut screenwriter SA Nikias, with Sam Miller (I May Destroy You, Black Mirror) and Hettie Macdonald (Normal People, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry) on board to direct. Read more: Malice's Jack Whitehall on the "strange" challenge of playing a villain while adjusting to fatherhood Malice's Jack Whitehall teases challenging ending – finishes on a "really strange note" Vernon Sanders, head of television at Amazon MGM Studios, previously described the series, which was given the working title of Haven, as a "uniquely thrilling ride" that delivers a "gripping, addictive, entertaining" story for viewers (via Deadline). Rebecca de Souza and Greg Brenman, of Drama Republic (Doctor Foster, Netflix's One Day) said they were "astonished" by the script, adding: "His rollercoasting, nail-biting and funny scripts have quite rightly attracted a tremendous cast and top-tier creative team." Steal will stream on Prime Video from Wednesday 21st January 2026 – try Amazon Prime Video for free for 30 days. Plus, read our guides to the best Amazon Prime series and the best movies on Amazon Prime. Add Malice to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Summerwater's Dougray Scott hits out at Reform and Nigel Farage's rhetoric: "Utterly disgusting"
The actor was promoting the new Channel 4 drama, which unfolds in a holiday park in the Scottish Highlands and explores themes of xenophobia.
Dougray Scott has described the language used by Reform UK and its leader Nigel Farage around immigration as "utterly disgusting and distasteful". The Fife-born actor – who you might recognise from Mission: Impossible 2, Irvine Welsh's Crime and Desperate Housewives – was speaking about his latest work, Channel 4 drama Summerwater, which adapts Sarah Moss's acclaimed novel and follows the rising tensions between the inhabitants of a Scottish holiday park over a 24–hour period. While most of the holiday-goers are white British, Anna Próchniak's Alina – a Polish waitress staying in one of the cabins with her family – becomes a point of friction, in a series described as "a riveting portrait of the divided nation that is modern Britain". Speaking to RadioTimes.com, Scott – who plays David, a retired GP who's on holiday with his sick wife Annie (Shirley Henderson) – said the show's examination of xenophobia and social division feels "very pertinent". "My character is xenophobic, and he talks about 'those people', and I think that's incredibly dangerous," he explained. "I think words matter and I think how you categorise people matters, and that language of distinguishing us from them – 'those kinds of people' – which is basically, if you want to translate that, it comes down to people who are not white and not from this country. "And the reality of that you can pick apart in five f**king seconds and just say, 'What on earth are you talking about?' There is no 'us'; we're a melting pot. We're a huge mixture of cultures, religions, people from all sorts of walks of life, which then translates into gender and sex and sexuality and all that. "And I think that voice, that dog whistle of white supremacy, has reared its head again through Reform and Nigel Farage, and I find it utterly disgusting and distasteful – and it's certainly not part of the fabric of me and how I see the world, or what I know the reality of this country to be, or any country to be." View oEmbed on the source website Scott then referenced one of the characters, who talks about wanting to leave the UK "because of what it's become". "He says, 'I'm gonna go and live somewhere else.' So then you're going to be an immigrant," he continued. "I find that it's something that we have to address, and I think we all have to think about the issue at hand, which is immigration, refugees, and how we address it and how we deal with it, because the reality is the existential nature of these people's lives has come to pass because of the decisions and the behaviour of the developed countries of the past – like England and the empire mentality, and our involvement in countries throughout the world, which has had a knock-on effect, a domino effect. "Places like Syria, Africa, India, the Middle East, Afghanistan, right? All these places have been affected by developed countries… and that's not to say that people haven't taken responsibility, but we're certainly part of the problem, and we have to be part of the solution. And we have to do it in a compassionate, pragmatic, fair, humanitarian way, as opposed to 'send them back, let them f**king drown'." Valene Kane, who plays Justine – a woman on holiday with her husband, from whom she's emotionally checked out, and their two children – went on to say that Summerwater "puts up a mirror to us all". "So many of these characters say quite distasteful things, which we might all have said at some point in our lives, and hopefully it will just make people think and be more aware of the flippant things that they can say. Words matter." Read more: Summerwater cast: Who stars in the Channel 4 drama? From Harry Potter's Moaning Myrtle to Doctor Who - Shirley Henderson reveals secrets behind her iconic roles Summerwater continues at 9pm tonight (17th November) on Channel 4, with all episodes available to stream on Channel 4. Add Summerwater to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Tulsa King season 3 release schedule: When is episode 10 available?
Make sure you don't miss a moment with our handy release guide.
*Warning - contains spoilers for Tulsa King season 3 episode 9* As one of Taylor Sheridan's Paramount Plus shows returns, with Landman back for season 2, another brings its current season to a close. That's right, there is just one episode of Tulsa King season 3 left to air, with the most recent instalment having introduced a major new character to go up against Sylvester Stallone's Dwight 'The General' Manfredi. That's right, Samuel L Jackson has finally joined the series, with his arrival having been teased well before season 3 premiered. That's because his character, Russell Lee Washington Jr, will lead a new spin-off NOLA King, which is already in production and will expand the Tulsa King universe. However, before we get to that there's still the matter of the season 3 finale which, given where the penultimate episode has left off, is sure to be explosive. So, as we approach the thrilling climax, read on for our full guide to the Tulsa King season 3 release schedule, including when episode 10 arrives on Paramount Plus. When is Tulsa King season 3 episode 10 released on Paramount Plus? Episodes are being released weekly, meaning the 10th episode of Tulsa King season 3 will be on our screens on Sunday 23rd November on Paramount Plus. Tulsa King season 3 release schedule: When do new episodes air? There are 10 episodes in the show's third instalment. Episodes will air weekly on Sundays, with the finale airing on Sunday 23rd November: Episode 1 – 21st September (out now) Episode 2 – 28th September (out now) Episode 3 – 5th October (out now) Episode 4 – 12th October (out now) Episode 5 – 19th October (out now) Episode 6 – 26th October (out now) Episode 7 – 2nd November (out now) Episode 8 – 9th November (out now) Episode 9 – 16th November (out now) Episode 10 – 23rd November What time do new episodes of Tulsa King season 3 come out? In the US and Canada, new episodes will be released on Sundays at 3am ET/12am PT. You can watch brand new episodes of Tulsa King season 3 from 8am in the UK every Sunday. Tulsa King streams on Paramount+ - sign up for Paramount Plus+. Add Tulsa King to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Where was Summerwater on Channel 4 filmed?
The six-part series is based on Sarah Moss's novel of the same name.
Sarah Moss's critically acclaimed novel Summerwater has been given the TV treatment for Channel 4, with Shirley Henderson, Dougary Scott and more leading the six-part thriller about "relationships, sex, identity, and not being able to escape yourself." The narrative is set over a 24-hour period at a Scottish holiday park, with each episode exploring the perspectives of the different inhabitants of each cabin across that one day. "Far from a relaxing retreat, Summerwater turns out to be a mysterious, all-knowing place, where residents are confronted with their deepest desires and darkest truths," reads the official synopsis. "Weaving together the lives of several families, as they are observed closely from their disparate cabins, Summerwater shows how the simmering tensions between holidaymakers leads to a devastating climax." Read more: From Harry Potter's Moaning Myrtle to Doctor Who - Shirley Henderson reveals secrets behind her iconic roles "There's been a fire... and somebody has died, but you don’t know the identity of this person or the circumstances around how they died," said director Robbie McKillop. "Over the course of the series, we unpack that mystery by delving into each cabin within the community and by looking at the backstory of the characters, we find out what may have led them to behave in that way in the present and make them capable of either committing an act of murder or being the victim of that murder." As well as a compelling mystery, another strand of the story that is likely to pique interest is its location, beautiful and bleak in equal measure. So, where did the cast and crew pitch up? Read on for a rundown of the locations featured in Summerwater. Summerwater filming location The series was set in south Scotland, around Loch Lomond and The Trossachs, which is where the novel is also set. "The novel came about autobiographically," said Moss, who has repeatedly returned to Loch Lomond "throughout a generally peripatetic life". "I realised a few years ago that my kids had never seen it and there were some lodges down the road that I'd always noticed and had my eye on because if you stay there, you're already at the base of all the hiking routes," she explained. After renting one of the cabins, Moss "became really fascinated by not so much the relationships between the people staying within the cabins, but the complete absence of relationships between the people staying in the various cabins. "They all had big French windows looking over the lake which made those spaces simultaneously an auditorium theatre because as you moved around you could usually see in," she added. Given that the book is set in Loch Lomond, which was inspired by Moss's own time there, executive producer Mike Ellen naturally wanted to shoot the series there also. "It was important to shoot it, to all intents and purposes, where it was set and where it was written," he said, "and with people and the best in the business from all over the UK, but with a predominantly Scottish crew and predominantly Scottish creative leadership. "The very best of British TV drama is often creatively led from the place and the region or the nation that it's set in," he emphasised. "The setting is a huge part of the series in itself." Ellen went on to talk about the role the "landscape and natural environment" plays in Summerwater, describing it as a "huge part of the story." "Whilst community between the characters is important, their coexistence with nature is also very important," he explained. "There's a beauty, but also an unknown, of the forest and the depths of the loch and throughout the series those elements are very important from a story point of view, but also important from an environmental point of view, reminding us that we're not alone and we need to think about nature and our environment in our everyday lives." <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/Dougary-76c57ae.jpg" width="5864" height="3909" alt="A person stands outdoors in front of leafless trees, wearing a thick orange knit sweater layered under a dark blue jacket. Their hands are in their pockets, and they look slightly off to the side with a tense or uncomfortable expression. The background is a mix of winter vegetation and bare branches." title="Summerwater" /> And the Summerwater cast also enjoyed their time there, with Valene Kane describing it as "amazing". "I’m a Celt, so it was very nice being with my Celtic tribe," she said. "It was very cold, but we shot in the most beautiful locations; I'd never been to Glasgow. I love when you get to shoot in a new city, and you get to explore. "And the terrain and landscapes of Loch Lomond were simply beautiful." For Scott, it was just a joy to return to his roots for a short while. "I love working at home - it gives me a chance to see family, friends and filming in Glasgow," he said. "I love Glasgow; I spent a lot of time there growing up as a boy. I always went to school on the east coast, but my parents are both from Glasgow and I have an emotional affinity with the city that makes me feel good when I return." Summerwater airs on Channel 4 from Sunday 16th November. 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Summerwater cast: Who stars in the Channel 4 drama?
Everything you need to know about the major players and where you've seen the cast before.
Channel 4 drama Summerwater, which is based on Sarah Moss's novel of the same name, follows the simmering tensions between couples and family members, and how they interact with one another, at a Scottish holiday park. Each episode unfolds over the same 24-hour period, but explores a different perspective as the narrative builds towards a devastating cresendo that changes all of their lives. "It's like a breeze that's coming around you and a memory of something that you can't quite figure out what it is," said said Shirley Henderson when asked how she would describe the world of Summerwater. "It's a shiver, a fear of something but you don’t know what - a clawing feeling from the past and you can't tell if it's discomfort or if it's a welcoming thing. "The stories for different people come out in different ways. Some things are answered; some things are never answered.: Speaking about the show's unique structure, she added: It's stories within stories and an ensemble piece. There's no one person that's leading this. It dips in and out and people are watching each other. There's a lot of people watching in this, thinking they know what's going on across the road, but not quite knowing what's going on. "They’re always glancing at each other." Read more: From Harry Potter's Moaning Myrtle to Doctor Who - Shirley Henderson reveals secrets behind her iconic roles Alongside Henderson, the cast includes several recognisable faces, plus some you might not be familiar with. Read on for a rundown of the major and minor players. Summerwater cast Valene Kane as Justine Tindall Daniel Rigby as Steve Tindall Dougray Scott as David Campbell Shirley Henderson as Annie Campbell Shereen Cutkelvin as Millie Nkene Anders Hayward as Josh Gilmour Anna Próchniak as Alina Piotrowska Arnas Fedaravičius as Marijonas Zaliskevicius Shauna Macdonald as Rachel Henderson Jamie Sives as Ian Henderson Calum Ross as Alex Henderson Silvie Furneaux as Becky Henderson James Harkness as Gavin For more information about the characters and where you've seen the cast before, read on. Valene Kane plays Justine Tindall Who is Justine? Justine "forms an intense resentment towards her new, younger colleague, Maya, when she is chosen over Justine for a promotion," reads the character description. "Justine’s erratic behaviour results in disaster and she seeks escape in Summerwater, but attempting to hide her secrets leads her family into even more trouble." She is married, with two children, Lola and Jack, played by Emily Briscoe and Bertie Wallwork. What else has Valene Kane been in? You might recognise her from The Fall and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, as well as Gangs of London. Daniel Rigby plays Steve Tindall <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/Daniel-Rigby-as-Steve-Tindall-5908e5f.jpg" width="5695" height="3796" alt="A man and two children sit on a grey sofa in a wooden cabin living room. The man, wearing a black polo shirt, rests his chin on his hand, looking thoughtful. The children sit beside him at a round black coffee table covered with dominoes; one wears a leopard-print top and looks toward the camera, while the other in a cream hoodie looks down. The mood appears quiet and tense." title="Summerwater" /> Who is Steve? Justine's husband. He loves his wife, but she's emotionally checked out, which frustrates him. "He lets off steam at the Summerwater hotel bar by chatting to pretty waitress Alina from the noisy Eastern European cabin, deciding she's an exception. Steve’s casual xenophobia builds a tension between the cabins." What else has Daniel Rigby been in? His credits include Eric & Ernie, Big School, Undercover and Flowers. Dougray Scott plays David Campbell <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/DS-4a5f8a2.jpg" width="9504" height="6336" alt="A man stands in a dark forest, wearing a grey wool coat over a rust-coloured turtleneck sweater. His hands are in his pockets as he looks directly at the camera with a stern, intense expression. The dim light and shadowy trees create a tense, foreboding mood." title="Summerwater" /> Who is David? A former GP who has been coming to Summerwater for years with his wife. "Now that their kids are adults and he has retired, David is hoping for an active and healthy holiday. It soon becomes apparent that they can't escape their problems here this time, as David finds himself increasingly exasperated by his wife's illness-related struggles." What else has Dougray Scott been in? He’s known for Ever After, Mission: Impossible 2, Hitman, and portrayed Jacob Kane in Batwoman. Shirley Henderson plays Annie Campbell <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/SH-36f0816.jpg" width="9504" height="6336" alt="A woman stands in a dimly lit forest, wearing a long checked coat in shades of cream, red, and grey, with a dark blue scarf around her neck. She looks directly at the camera with a serious, contemplative expression, while the trees behind her fade into shadow." title="Summerwater" /> Who is Annie? David's wife. Annie recently received a troubling medical diagnosis and is becoming weaker, which puts strain on her marriage. "Having made a decision about her future, Annie appeals to David for help, but they must face their past problems, as Annie relives the heartbreaks that have made up her life." What else has Shirley Henderson been in? She's appeared in Trainspotting and Bridget Jones’s Diary series, but is best known for playing Moaning Myrtle in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Shereen Cutkelvin plays Millie Nkene <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/Shereen-Cutkelvin-84e9df6.jpg" width="5720" height="3814" alt="A woman with curly hair sits at a wooden table wearing a soft pink sweater. She rests her head on one hand and looks thoughtful or tired while holding a fork over a plate of food. A glass of wine and a Miles Davis poster are visible in the warmly lit wooden interior behind her." title="Summerwater" /> Who is Millie? She's on holiday with her boyfriend, but "relationship doubts set in... and she's forced to confront their differing ambitions in settling down and starting a family, and whether she loves Josh enough to have a life with him." What else has Shereen Cutkelvin been in? You might know her from Crime. Anders Hayward plays Josh Gilmour Who is Josh? Millie's partner. He's "well-meaning, but his suggestion that they spend their leisurely holiday hours achieving mutual orgasm – to maximise their chances of lifelong romantic happiness – unfortunately backfires." What else has Anders Hayward been in? His CV includes Guilt, Silent Witness and Life After Life. Anna Próchniak plays Alina Piotrowska <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/Anna-Prochniak-5cd25ff.jpg" width="6000" height="4000" alt="Two girls sit together on a bed in a cosy attic bedroom with wooden walls. One, wearing a patterned shirt and blue turtleneck, looks at a laptop on her lap, while the younger girl in pink pyjamas and a fluffy robe watches attentively, holding a book. Colourful drawings and posters decorate the slanted wall behind them, and warm light fills the room." title="Summerwater" /> Who is Alina? A photographer who is currently working as a waitress at the Summerwater hotel. She has a daughter and a partner, and often clashes with her mother-in-law. "Still searching for a place to call home, she is hoping Summerwater can offer their family something different, but the tension between their cabin and the Summerwater holiday residents is palpable." What else has Anna Próchniak been in? She's known for The Tattooist of Auschwitz, Showtrial, The Innocents, Bad Day for the Cut and Baptiste. Arnas Fedaravičius plays Marijonas Zaliskevicius <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/Arnas-Fedaravicius-b7e5cfd.jpg" width="6000" height="4000" alt="A man in a white sleeveless vest leans on the wooden railing of a cabin porch at night. He has short dark hair, a tattoo on his upper arm, and wears a gold chain. Warm light from a lamp above and a window behind him illuminates the wooden cabin, while a flower box with purple blooms decorates the railing." title="Summerwater" /> Who is Marijonas? Alina's husabnd. His loud parties "make him the prime target of their neighbours' resentment at Summerwater." What else has Arnas Fedaravičius been in? You might have watched him in The White Lotus, The Last Kingdom, The Wheel of Time, Shetland and Thicker Than Water. Jamie Sives plays Ian Henderson Who is Ian? Ian is married with two kids. "Though well meaning, Ian’s decisions have left the family in financial difficulty and his secretive investing has led to distrust and resentment from his wife... Ian has to find a way back to being the man she needs. What else has Jamie Sives been in? Dept Q, Shetland, Guilt, Annika and Crime are just some of the titles he's appeared in. Calum Ross plays Alex Henderson <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/Calum-Ross-51d16e2.jpg" width="9504" height="6336" alt="A young man stands alone on a rocky lakeshore, hands in his jacket pockets, looking out across the water. He wears a grey jacket over a mustard-yellow hoodie, dark jeans, and trainers. The lake and distant hills stretch behind him under a cloudy sky, creating a calm, reflective atmosphere." title="Summerwater" /> Who is Alex? Ian's son. He was his mother and father's golden child, but has "recently gone rogue." "Driven mad with boredom at Summerwater, Alex takes his kayak out on the loch, haunted by guilt over hurting a girl he liked at school. Alex has a near death experience in the lake – one which he will never share, largely because he thinks he deserves it for wronging the girl at school." What else has Calum Ross been in? He appeared in Wednesday. Silvie Furneaux plays Becky Henderson and James Harkness plays Gavin <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/Summerwater-C4-b912f8d.jpg" width="9504" height="6336" alt="A man and a young woman stand by a lake on a cold, overcast day. The man wears a green sweater, brown coat, and gloves, while the woman wears a colourful padded jacket, blue hoodie, and leopard-print trousers. Bare branches frame the scene, and the mood is tense and atmospheric." title="Summerwater" /> Who is Becky? Ian's daughter. She would "rather be anywhere else than at the boring Summerwater cabin... which prompts her to seek the company of a mysterious older man in the woods." What else has Silvie Furneaux been in? You might have watched her in Annika and Red Rose. Who is Gavin? An ex-soldier who left his family due to PTSD. "He now lives in the woods at Summerwater." What else has James Harkness been in? The Victim, The English Game, The Bombing of Pan Am 103 are just some of his credits. Additional Summerwater cast includes: Shauna Macdonald (The Scotts, Spooks) plays Rachel Henderson - mother to Becky and Alex. "Rachel feels tired and peeved at the world. Her attempts to heal the family lead Becky to feel invisible and further tension in the household." Summerwater airs on Channel 4 from Sunday 16th November. 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Bafta-winning writer Nicôle Lecky is unafraid of exploring life’s darker corners – or indeed the local golf club – to get to the heart of the story, as her new BBC drama Wild Cherry reveals
Add Wild Cherry to your watchlist The seed for Wild Cherry was planted for writer Nicôle Lecky one summer night in Surrey in 2021, just before she was about to shoot her Bafta-winning BBC Three drama, Mood. “I was driving past a high-end, Home Counties gated community and remember thinking, ‘Who are these people? Are they originally from London? Where did they get their wealth?’ I’d seen that kind of money in America, but not so much here. If you’re not aristocratic but you’re wealthy, where do you live? I didn’t know anyone who lived in one of those mansions – and I just wanted to get in.” And so, she did just that. “I wormed my way into the golf club, had a drink and peoplewatched – which is my favourite thing to do.” This is how Lecky builds the worlds in which she tells her stories. “It’s about creating the production design of something as much as it is the people. You try and make sure the show feels as rooted as possible. What cars are people driving? What shoes are they wearing? You just want to be up close and absorb it.” As for this story, Wild Cherry is about how complex and consuming mother-daughter relationships can be. It focuses on gated community residents and best friends, Lorna (Carmen Ejogo) a self-made businesswoman and Juliet (Eve Best) who was born into wealth and privilege. Naturally, their daughters, Grace (Imogen Faires) and Allegra (Amelia May) are also best friends and all feel comfortably at home in their Instagrammable world where residents appear to want for nothing. That is until an incident at the girls’ exclusive private school brings Lorna and Juliet into conflict, and each goes to extreme lengths to protect their daughter – and their own standing in the community. With its glamorous setting and mix of adult and teen drama, Wild Cherry recalls the likes of Big Little Lies and Gossip Girl. And like those shows, it’s not just about secrets and glamour – it’s an examination of wealth and class. “Having money doesn’t necessarily make you happier,” says Lecky. “You might be able to deal with your problems differently, but those same problems still exist – whether you’re in a loveless marriage or struggling with your daughter.” It’s a world far removed from her own. The 35-year-old actor, writer and singer grew up in Statford, east London, the daughter of an electrician father and a mental-health nurse mother, who passed away when Lecky was 19. Her love of storytelling and performance has been there for as long as she can remember. “I wrote a lot as a child, and I’d always danced and sang – every summer I’d do two weeks of dance or singing. No one in my family performed, so it really came from me. But my dad was a DJ before he was an electrician, so music’s always been big for him.” Her love of music remains central to her creative process. “Once I start writing something, I usually get one or two songs that are like, ‘this is the show in my head,’” she explains, adding that for Wild Cherry the songs were Diamonds and Rust by Joan Baez and Runo Plum’s slow dance. “I play them on repeat because it keeps me in rhythm. It becomes like white noise and I’m in a groove. The next day I put the same song on and I’m straight back in that world.” Like Mood – a series on which Lecky was executive producer and writer, as well as being involved in creating the music and starring as aspiring rapper Sasha, who is pulled into the seductive world of social media influencing and, eventually, sex work – Wild Cherry also explores the dark side of smartphones and and boys and whether they feel they can speak up – and to whom.” Lecky, in fact, appears in Wild Cherry as Gigi, a life coach and the community’s resident American, who narrates the series. “I trained as an actor [her CV includes roles in Sky Atlantic’s Sweetpea, BBC stalwart Death in Paradise and the George Clooney film Jay Kelly] but while reading scripts I thought, ‘I could probably do this’. That’s where Superhoe [her one-woman theatre show that begat Mood] came from. There were stories I just wasn’t seeing.” Writing, she says, is liberating. “It gives you a level of choice, which is particularly hard for actors. You can feel like you’re in God’s waiting room for a long time, waiting for the phone to ring.” For Lecky, the waiting is definitely over.
Malice soundtrack: All the songs in the Prime Video thriller
Jack Whitehall and David Duchovny star in the psychological thriller about one man's quest for revenge.
Comedian Jack Whitehall has turned to the dark side for his latest work, Prime Video's Malice, in which he plays a man hellbent on revenge. His character, Adam, despises wealthy venture capitalist Jamie Tanner, played by David Duchovny, with every fibre of his being – spending his every waking moment vying to destroy him. After holidaying with the Tanners in Greece, where he masquerades as a tutor-cum-'manny' for friends of theirs, he manoeuvres his way into Jamie's home – where he really takes it up a gear, with shocking consequences. "It was a big departure [from what I'm known for], and definitely the most challenging role that I've ever taken on, but one that I was very excited to do," Whitehall told RadioTimes.com. "And it was the good kind of nerves, turning up to work each day and feeling really challenged and at times, slightly out of my depth, but I had a great creative team around me to help me grow in confidence as we filmed it. "I really enjoyed and relished the challenge of doing a completely different part." Read more: Malice's Jack Whitehall teases challenging ending – finishes on a "really strange note" Malice's Jack Whitehall on the "strange" challenge of playing a villain while adjusting to fatherhood As well as a compelling plot and top-tier performances from a cast featuring other recognisable faces, plus some you might not be familiar with, Malice boasts an eclectic soundtrack featuring a wealth of fresh talent alongside some classic old-timers. For a full rundown of the show's tracklist, read on. Malice soundtrack Episode 1 Sweet Thing - Mick Jagger Peace Frog - The Doors I Love You - Spacemen 3 Tired of Being Alone - Al Green Eat Your Young - Hozier Cheerleader - Ashnikko Episode 2 Roller Coaster - Balthazar Dance Me To The End Of Love - Leonard Cohen Awed By The Beauty (Third Mode) [Greek Version] - Unfading Rose Ikariotiko (I Agapi Mou Stin Ikaria) - Giannis Parios Ela Na Pame S' Ena Meros - Giannis Parios Erotas Archanggelos - Dimitris Mitropanos Voodoo In My Blood - Massive Attack & Young Fathers Episode 3 The Look - Metronomy Mannequin Man - Panic Shack Sweet Dynamite - Claudja Barry, Todd Terje We Can Move - Free Youth Cave Hermit - JoeLY Supernature - Cerrone Dragostea Din Tei - O-Zone Love Raptor - JoeLY Don't Bring Me Down - Electric Light Orchestra Episode 4 Everybody's Gotta Live - Love Just Cool - Obongjayar Walk In My Shadow - Joe Bonamassa Episode 5 Does The Swallow Dream Of Flying - Cosmo Sheldrake, HOWL Blush - Miller Blue Episode 6 My Love For You - ESG Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley Malice is streaming now on Prime Video – try Amazon Prime Video for free for 30 days. Plus, read our guides to the best Amazon Prime series and the best movies on Amazon Prime. Add Malice to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Malice's Jack Whitehall teases challenging ending – finishes on a "really strange note"
"It's not completely black and white," said the comedian of his new Prime Video psychological thriller, in which he plays the villain.
As Prime Video's Malice ramps up in intensity, there is one seismic question that you will continually come back to: what exactly did Jamie Tanner do to warrant such venomous hatred from Adam? The tutor-cum-'manny', played by Jack Whitehall – who isn't a tutor-cum-'manny' at all, but has used that as a cover to slither his way into the venture capitalist's world and destroy him from the inside, right under his nose – goes to increasingly extreme lengths to inflict maximum pain and discomfort on Jamie, played by David Duchovny, before razing his world to the ground. And the reason for that is held back until the show reaches its crescendo. But while Whitehall certainly doesn't condone his behaviour, as the person playing Adam, he had to "find a route into understanding him and empathising with him, to an extent". "And he is definitely someone that's been wronged, and he's someone that hasn't dealt with his trauma and is trying to process it, but has channelled it completely the wrong way," he added. "He's definitely like a wounded person, so there's a degree of pity that you feel for a character like that." It's that, Whitehall believes, that will prove conflicting for viewers. "What's great about the script is that [screenwriter] James [Wood] has left it on this really strange note at the end where it's not completely black and white, and you're left with a very strange feeling as to what you feel about Adam," he explained. "And I think that's quite important, to have those moments of feeling almost sympathetic. Through the back half of the series, you really see him as a true villain, and you're really wanting him to get caught, and really praying for the safety of the family. "But then at the end, there's just this... I don't know how to describe it. It's just this strange note that it's left on with him where maybe you do [feel sorry for him]. I think some people will feel sorry for him." Whitehall then started to doubt himself. "Maybe they won't, maybe that was just me because I was playing him, and just desperate to play characters that are sympathetic in some way," he laughed. "But I'd be very interested to see what people think. Maybe my take is completely wrong. I'll find out soon enough on Twitter." Read more: Malice's Jack Whitehall on the "strange" challenge of playing a villain while adjusting to fatherhood Jack Whitehall talks his dark new psychopath role and his plans for an all-new sitcom Whitehall also discussed the inherent push and pull in these types of stories – viewers want Adam to face justice, but there's also a darkly fun edge to it, so they want the story to continue. "There are moments in those first couple of episodes where you're almost trying to play with the audience – you do want him to get away with it," he said. "And then you shift it, and he does something even worse, and then suddenly you're just willing the family to unearth him as soon as possible. "So I think that that again, the balancing act that James has done really well with the script is just constantly playing with that in terms of what you're feeling about each of these two adversaries at any one time." Malice is streaming now on Prime Video – try Amazon Prime Video for free for 30 days. Plus, read our guides to the best Amazon Prime series and the best movies on Amazon Prime. Add Malice to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Malice cast: Who stars in Prime Video Jack Whitehall thriller?
In Prime Video thriller Malice, revenge is a dish best served cold. Jack Whitehall stars as Adam, a "charismatic tutor" who worms his way into the lives of the wealthy Tanner family while they're on holiday – and then into their fancy west London home. But Adam isn't there to help the kids pass their exams, make omelettes and pick up the youngest from football practice – although he does all of those things, and extremely well. He hates patriarch Jamie Tanner and wants to raze his life to the ground. "With his world collapsing around him, Jamie starts to realise that Adam may be responsible for all their recent disasters – but is it too late to save his family?" reads the official synopsis. "In this revenge thriller that proves the past never stays buried, one question remains: how do you protect your family from the enemy within." Speaking to RadioTimes.com ahead of its release, Whitehall described the character of Adam as "definitely the most challenging role" he's ever taken on. "But one that I was very excited to do," he added. "It was the good kind of nerves, turning up to work each day and feeling really challenged and, at times, slightly out of my depth. "But I had a great creative team around me to help me grow in confidence as we filmed it. I'm probably already quite needy as a performer and as an actor, and like to have feedback and conversations with the director and the showrunner, and they were very patient with me and helpful. "So I really enjoyed it and relished the challenge of doing something completely different." Read more: Malice's Jack Whitehall on the "strange" challenge of playing a villain while adjusting to fatherhood Jack Whitehall talks his dark new psychopath role and his plans for an all-new sitcom Alongside Whitehall, several recognisable faces feature in the cast, plus some you might not recognise. Read on for a rundown of the major and minor players. Malice cast Jack Whitehall as Adam Healey David Duchovny as Jamie Tanner Carice van Houten as Nat Tanner Christine Adams as Jules Raza Jaffrey as Damien Harry Gilby as Kit Teddie Allen as April Phoenix Laroche as Dexter Phoenix Jackson Mendoza as Jodie Rianna Kellman plays Harper Jade Khan plays Milly Charlotte Riley plays Sophie Akiya Henry plays Jo Bakersfield Elliot Levey as Austin Samuels For more information about the characters and where you've seen the cast before, read on. Jack Whitehall plays Adam Healey Who is Adam Healey? He becomes a tutor-cum-'manny' for the wealthy Tanner family in a bid to destroy its patriarch Jamie, who he hates. "He presents as charming, witty, affable. But – look closer – and there’s something behind his eyes... Adam is an intellectual who uses his charm and charisma to mask his malevolence." What else has Jack Whitehall been in? Aside from his stand-up, you might have watched him in Bad Education, Fresh Meat and Travels with My Father. David Duchovny plays Jamie Tanner Who is Jamie Tanner? A wealthy self-made venture capitalist and alpha male-type. He often puts work before his family. Jamie is described as "extremely competitive," and someone who will "throw his toys out the pram if he can’t get a table at his restaurant of choice". What else has David Duchovny been in? He's best known for The X-Files and Californication. Carice van Houten plays Nat Tanner <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/Carice-van-Houten-Jack-Whitehall-b60a3b6.jpg" width="2835" height="1890" alt="A woman and a man sit outdoors under a tree, looking at each other and smiling. The woman wears a light beige sweatshirt, matching cap, and light leggings, while the man wears a red T-shirt, blue shorts, and white Nike socks. The background is softly lit with greenery and white stone, giving a relaxed, summery feel." title="Malice" /> Who is Nat Tanner? Nat, a former model who is now the COO of her own fashion line, is married to Jamie. "She knows what she wants and how to get it," reads her character description. "She has a strong maternal instinct and does love her husband, despite being increasingly irritated by him." What else has Carice van Houten been in? Her credits include Game of Thrones, Black Book, Instinct and Temple. Christine Adams plays Jules and Raza Jaffrey plays Damien Who is Jules? Nat's friend from university in Paris. "She is smart, reliable, and conscientious, but has always had to work harder for things that seem to come so easy for Nat," reads the character description. What else has Christine Adams been in? She has appeared in Black Lightning, Agents of SHIELD, The Mentalist and TRON: Legacy. Who is Damien? Jules' husband. "He appears to have no sense of ambition or competition within him," and is a "kind, thoughtful, loyal man who feels very lucky to be married to Jules." What else has Raza Jaffrey been in? His CV includes Homeland, Spooks, Code Black and Lost in Space. Additional Malice cast includes: Harry Gilby (Tolkien, The Last Kingdom and Becoming Elizabeth) plays Kit - Jamie and Nat's teenage son. "Kit is going through a difficult phase where he feels like everyone is against him – particularly his father," reads the character description. Teddie Allen (MobLand) plays April - Nat and Jamie's "intelligent, independent" teenage daughter. She's "permanently embarrassed and combative with her father." Phoenix Laroche (The Royal Nanny) plays Dexter - Nat and Jamie's young son. He's described as "sweet, bright and sensitive." Phoenix Jackson Mendoza (Dive Club) plays Jodie - the Tanners' former nanny. Rianna Kellman plays Harper and Jade Khan plays Milly - Jules and Damien's daughters Charlotte Riley (Peaky Blinders, Edge of Tomorrow) plays Sophie - Adam's sister. Akiya Henry (Protection) plays Jo Bakersfield - Adam's COO and head of HR. Elliot Levey (Bookish) as Austin Samuels - an FT journalist. Malice will stream on Prime Video from Friday 14th November – try Amazon Prime Video for free for 30 days. Plus, read our guides to the best Amazon Prime series and the best movies on Amazon Prime. Add Malice to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Shetland season 10 cast: Meet the new and returning characters
Calder and Tosh are back to solve another mysterious murder.
It’s been about a year since we last caught up with DI Ruth Calder (Ashley Jensen) and DI ‘Tosh’ McIntosh (Alison O'Donnell) in Shetland season 9, and now the detective duo are back on our screens in the hotly-anticipated 10th season. This time around, the detectives are drawn to a remote village following the sinister murder of a retired social worker, Eadie Tulloch. As they begin to unravel exactly what happened, shocking, long-buried secrets soon bubble to the surface with unexpected consequences for everyone – including the team. Teasing an unexpected "role reversal" between Tosh and Calder in Shetland season 10, O'Donnell previously told RadioTimes.com: "The pendulum swings a little bit. In this season, there are challenges that make both of our characters question themselves and each other, and they become slightly defensive about their actions." She continued: "Tosh becomes more of the ball-breaker. As the season goes on, she stands up and says, 'Actually, this is the way it's going to be.' At the same time, we see a more compassionate side of Calder." Jensen described that shift as "a little bit of a role reversal", with O'Donnell adding: "It's so lovely that the relationship and the characters are so established now that you can start to subvert things and see what happens. We get to see a caring side of Calder, because Tosh is dealing with something quite extreme, and her behaviour is quite… unlike anything we've seen before." Joining leads Jensen and O’Donnell are series regulars Steven Robertson as DC Sandy Wilson, Lewis Howden as Sgt Billy McCabe and Anne Kidd as pathologist Cora McLean, while new additions to the cast include Saskia Ashdown (Karen Pirie), Lila Rose (Traces), Joanne Thomson (Outlander), Gabriel Akuwudike (Screw), Leigh Biagi (The Lost King) and Samuel Anderson (Back to Black). But who do they all play? Read on for a rundown of the main cast in Shetland season 10, as well as a list of the array of impressive guest characters being introduced. Who's in the cast of Shetland season 10? Alison O'Donnell as Alison 'Tosh' McIntosh Ashley Jensen as Ruth Calder Steven Robertson as Sandy Wilson Lewis Howden as Billy McCabe Angus Miller as Donnie Steven Miller as Alan Calder Anne Kidd as Cora McLean Conor McCarry as Alex Grant Eubha Akilade as Lorna Burns Read on for more information on the characters in Shetland season 10 and where you've seen the cast before. Alison O'Donnell plays Alison 'Tosh' McIntosh Who is Alison 'Tosh' McIntosh? "At the start of this new series, Tosh has really settled into her role as DI," said O'Donnell. "Having reached a maturational threshold during season nine, realising that certain relationships were no longer serving her, she is knuckling down at work and focussing on the things in her life that truly matter. "Her relationship with Calder is also really blossoming and their working dynamic is well cemented." What else has Alison O'Donnell been in? Shetland is Alison O'Donnell's most sizeable TV role to date. Before playing Tosh, she was better known for her work on stage, treading the boards in Boys, The Hard Man and Lorca's Yerma. Ashley Jensen plays Ruth Calder Who is Ruth Calder? A detective inspector who left London and moved back to her native Shetland full time. "She’s pretty settled into the police station and her life in Shetland," said Jensen. "She’s unpacked all her boxes and settled into the community – well as much as Ruth Calder ever could. "She’s now even done a bit of online dating but actually, truthfully, she’s quite happy on her own. Calder doesn’t feel the need to be with a man." Where have I seen Ashley Jensen before? Many people will know her from After Life with Ricky Gervais, Channel 4 comedy Catastrophe, Ugly Betty starring America Ferrera, crime comedy-drama Agatha Raisin, and sitcom Extras. Steven Robertson plays Sandy Wilson Who is Sandy Wilson? Sandy is a dedicated detective constable. His knowledge of the local area and community makes him a key member of the team. "Sandy finds himself very busy this time around," reads the official synopsis. "Between the ongoing drugs operation that opens the series and the murder of Eadie Tulloch, he is pulled between two major investigations happening at the same time. "Resources in Lerwick are very much stretched but the real tension comes in the form of the strain on his old friend Billy who knew the murder victim." What else has Steven Robertson been in? The Scottish actor, who was actually born in Lerwick on the Shetland Islands, has appeared in period drama Harlots, Doctor Who, Being Human and more. He also starred in a radio adaptation of Shetland, playing DI Jimmy Perez himself. Lewis Howden plays Billy McCabe Who is Billy McCabe? A reliable and experienced police sergeant. "This is a really, really strong storyline and it proves especially difficult for Tosh and Billy and their relationship," said Robertson. "We have to peel back Billy’s history and find out how he is connected to the Eadie Tulloch case... Billy is usually the absolute rock of the team but these circumstances change everything, for everyone." What else has Lewis Howden been in? Although he is better known for his stage work, Howden has a collection of TV credits including Hope Springs, Taggart and Monarch of the Glen. Anne Kidd plays Cora Who is Cora? A forensic pathologist. Cora's attention to detail is second to none. What else has Anne Kidd been in? Her credits include Outlander and One of Us. Angus Miller plays Donnie Russell Who is Donnie Russell? Tosh's partner and the father of her child. What else has Angus Miller been in? Miller appeared in the TV series Teacup Travels. He is more often seen on stage in Scotland (Let the Right One In, Trainspotting, The Belle's Stratagem). Read more: Shetland's Ashley Jensen teases potential romance for Calder – but "there's a conflict of interest" Shetland season 10 trailer teases a grim discovery for Calder and Tosh Conor McCarry plays Alex Grant Who is Alex Grant? A police constable. What else has Conor McCarry been in? His CV includes The Loch, Outlander and Time. Eubha Akilade plays Lorna Burns Who is Lorna Burns? Another police constable. What else has been in? You might recognise her from Find Me in Paris, Eve and The Diplomat. Steven Miller plays Alan Calder Who is Alan Calder? A reverend and Ruth's brother. "After all these years apart, they now have this big sister, little brother bond, which is nice," said Jensen. What else has Steven Miller been in? You might know him from Casualty and Payback. Samuel Anderson plays Matt Blake Who is Matt Blake? The new Procurator Fiscal. What else has Samuel Anderson been in? You might have watched him in Amandaland and Back to Black. Shetland season 10 guest stars Maria MacDonell as Eadie Tulloch - a retired social worker whose body is found in her garden. Adam Rhazali as Will Louden - a local drug dealer who's sat in a car with Calder and Tosh at the beginning of season 10. Ian Bustard (Six Four) as Jacob Baker - a fisherman. His vessel is raided by the police. Greg McHugh (Fresh Meat, Gary Tank Commander, The A Word) as Colin Waite - a neighbour of Eadie's, from the other side of the village. He checks up on her every now and again, and is the one who finds her body. Niall MacGregor (Line of Duty) as Tom Jameson - his house is just a stone's throw from Colin's. Louise Brealey (Sherlock, Such Brave Girls) as Isobel Jameson - Tom's wife. She's known Eadie her whole life. Lila Rose (Talk to Me) as Jess Jameson - Isobel and Tom's daughter. She's pregnant. Ellie Haddington (Motherland) as Lana Mair - Isobel's mum. She has dementia. Clive Russell (Game of Thrones) as Arthur Mair - Isobel's dad. Stephen McMillan (Toxic Town, Boiling Point) as David Powell - another of Eadie's neighbours. He's not long been released from prison. Frances Grey (Home Fires, Vanity Fair) as Gina Powell - David's mum. She's very protective of her son. Saskia Ashdown (Karen Pirie, Six Four) as Hayley Burnett - she's staying in a local holiday rental with her family. Gabriel Akuwudike (The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Hanna) as Chris Burnett - Hayley's husband. Havana Mia Ibar Duncan as Chloe Burnett - Hayley and Chris's young daughter. Stuart Townsend (Betrayal, Night Stalker) as Ed Tulloch - Eadie's estranged son. Leigh Biagi (Taggart) as Morag McCabe - Billy's wife. She used to work with Edie as a social worker. Chloe-Ann Taylor as Stevie Shannon - she was in the care system and Edie was her social worker. Joanna Thomson (The Victim) as Amy Shannon - Stevie's sister. Christopher Jordan Marshall (The Jetty) as Luke Gardner - Amy's partner. Kevan MacKenzie (Red Eye) as James Innes - Cal's brother. Shetland season 10 airs on Wednesdays at 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. seasons 1-9 are available to stream on iPlayer now. Ann Cleeves's Shetland novels are available to buy. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Shetland's Alison O'Donnell reveals why she cried after watching first episode following Douglas Henshall's exit
Douglas Henshall left the BBC crime drama back in 2022 – with Ashley Jensen replacing him as the new DI.
It's been over three years since Douglas Henshall's DI Jimmy Perez last appeared in Shetland – an ending that paved the way for a new era, with Ashley Jensen's DI Ruth Calder at the helm alongside Alison O'Donnell's 'Tosh'. But while the BBC crime drama's relaunch was largely well received by critics and fans alike, O'Donnell didn't have the benefit of a crystal ball when it was first announced. "When I heard that they were going to reimagine the show, there was a part of me going, 'Oh no, we've got this legacy, and what if you get it wrong? Like, what if it doesn't work?'" But her panic quickly dissipated when she watched the season 8 premiere. "I remember when the first episode was airing, my kids were still up, so I went into the other room, and when I watched it I actually cried. I sat on my own and I wept because it was partly relief, but also I was so proud of it. It was so much better than any of us really could have imagined. "And I always knew that there would be the dissenting voices, but I think there was far less of that than there could have been." But had there been pushback, Jensen said it would have been "perfectly natural". "He [Henshall] did it for seven years, and you grow to love a character. Then it’s a bit like ripping the rug away from someone and going, 'Deal with this,'" she added. "Of course you're going to get people [who aren't keen on the newcomer], and that's perfectly normal." But thankfully, she now has the official seal of approval. "What's nice for me is when a drunk man in a pub in Glasgow or Shetland comes up to me and goes, 'I wasn’t sure about you, but I quite like you now.' "I'll take that." Jensen went on to talk about why she believes the transition from Perez to Calder worked so seamlessly, praising the writers for retaining the essence of the show while introducing the new DI. "Calder's super-objective for the whole of the first series was, 'I want to get the hell away from here,'" she explained. "She was never Billy Big Boots, going, 'I've come to take over, I'm the new DI.' Everyone would have been like, 'Who are you?' And I think the audience would have done that. But instead, it led them in, it teased them in a wee bit more. "So it kept everything, and it also elevated you [gestured to O'Donnell], which I think the audience were crying out for. They wanted to know a bit more about Tosh. And I think they very cleverly introduced me and did that." Read more: Shetland's Ashley Jensen teases potential romance for Calder – but "there's a conflict of interest" Shetland favourite Alison O'Donnell reveals "Dark Tosh" storyline — and her partner's nervous reaction O'Donnell echoed those comments: "Yeah, they got both. Anyone who was feeling, 'Well, my heart's with Perez,' they could go on the journey with us – like, 'Oh, who's this newcomer? And she doesn't even want to be here.' So there was this softly, softly approach. They were never pressing you on to anybody. "But then, just by sleight of hand, you made your way into the thing it was. It was really clever." In the show's tenth season, "Calder and Tosh are drawn to a remote village following the sinister murder of an elderly woman," reads the official synopsis. "The body of the retired social worker Eadie Tulloch has been out in the elements for a number of days... suspecting the residents are holding back about their relationships with Eadie, Calder and Tosh begin to unravel a complicated web of lies. "Worse still, there’s a personal link to the case for Sgt Billy McCabe, testing loyalty to the limits." Shetland season 10 started airing at 9pm on Wednesday 5th November on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Seasons 1-9 are available to stream on iPlayer now. Ann Cleeves's Shetland novels are available to buy. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Malice's Jack Whitehall on the "strange" challenge of playing a villain while adjusting to fatherhood
"There was one morning when my fiancée came down and I was watching Psycho with little Elsie on my knee..."
Jack Whitehall, who's best known for his stand-up comedy, playing "incompetent characters and fools" in comedies Fresh Meat and Bad Education, and "getting sprayed with foam by Jamie Redknapp on A League of Their Own", has described his latest work as "a big departure" from his usual wheelhouse. And having watched the series, we can reveal that's absolutely not a nifty marketing line designed to dupe people into watching. In Prime Video thriller Malice, which arrives on Friday 14th November, the comic embraces his dark side as Adam, a psychopath hellbent on revenge. His character becomes a tutor-cum-'manny' for the kids of wealthy venture capitalist and alpha male Jamie Tanner (The X-Files’ David Duchovny), who has wronged him in some capacity – the details of which are kept firmly under wraps until the series' crescendo. After joining Jamie and his family on a luxury holiday, Adam seamlessly worms his way into the businessman's opulent west London home. And it's there that he really begins to turn the screw as Jamie begins to wonder: who is trying to destroy him, and why? "It's definitely the most challenging role that I've ever taken on, but one that I was very excited to do," Whitehall told RadioTimes.com. "It was the good kind of nerves, turning up to work each day and feeling really challenged and, at times, slightly out of my depth. "But I had a great creative team around me to help me grow in confidence as we filmed it. I'm probably already quite needy as a performer and as an actor, and like to have feedback and conversations with the director and the showrunner, and they were very patient with me and helpful. "So I really enjoyed it and relished the challenge of doing something completely different." Whitehall said that it also required the most preparation he's ever had to do for a role – those previous characters "can sometimes be quite easy to play, because you're meant to be incompetent, that's the joke". But Adam, by contrast, is "adept at cooking, and he can flare cocktails, and he can dance, and he knows about Greek mythology, and all of these things you need to prepare and make sure that you look competent on screen". He added: "So it was quite a heavy lift compared to just rocking up on Bad Education and falling over things." But it wasn't just the technical preparation he had to embrace. There was also some "more psychological prep" to get into Adam's chilling mindset, "which was quite intense" given his status as a new dad. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/Jack-Whitehall-Malice-0603219.jpg" width="1909" height="1273" alt="Two men stand facing each other in a tense confrontation inside a modern, softly lit room. One man, wearing a blue polo shirt, leans slightly against the wall while speaking; the other, in a light green collared shirt, listens intently. The setting features neutral décor, wicker furniture, and a large window in the background." title="Malice" /> "There is a darkness to the material and therefore I needed to research the right things," he added. "And there were a lot of references that I was using that were maybe slightly full on, especially when we were preparing for it." One such influence was Anthony Perkins's performance as Norman Bates in Psycho. "When you meet him, he's presenting as something very different," he said. "You can tell there's this inner rage. And there are a few examples of performances like that that I'd look at and try to be informed by, choices that other people have made, but then trying to find enough connective tissue to my own personality as well. "And even in scenes [in Malice] where it's a little bit lighter on the surface, it's just trying to carry enough stuff underneath the surface that hints at this other darker side to him. We didn't want to reveal too much of his hand early on, but you need to understand that there's more to him; everything had to be underpinned with that tension." Read more: Jack Whitehall talks his dark new psychopath role and his plans for an all-new sitcom That was "one of the major challenges" when approaching the character of Adam. Another was working with such twisted material while navigating fatherhood for the first time. "I'd just become a new dad, and then was having to read all these books and watch all of these shows and films that were all quite dark," he reflected. "There was one morning when my fiancée [model Roxy Horner] came down and I was watching Psycho with little Elsie [who was born in September 2023] on my knee and she was like, 'Why are you watching this with our daughter?' "I was like, 'Well, it's research for this job that I'm about to do, but maybe we'll put on Bluey afterwards, just to palate cleanse.'" On a more sincere note, Whitehall added that he was in "quite a strange and vulnerable, emotional place". "And then adding to that, getting ready to do this, and reading some quite strange literature for a new parent, it was a lot," he continued. "And there are a few scenes and sequences [in Malice] that are very disturbing, and it's hard then coming home at the end of the day and having inhabited that for 10 hours, and then you've got to do bath time. It's a very strange experience, which, again, is just not one that I'm used to. "I didn't have that as much when I filmed Clifford the Big Red Dog. That was very easy to come home and unwind and break character." Malice will stream on Prime Video from Friday 14th November – try Amazon Prime Video for free for 30 days. Plus, read our guides to the best Amazon Prime series and the best movies on Amazon Prime. Add Malice to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Wild Cherry creator and star Nicôle Lecky reveals real-life inspiration behind BBC coming-of-age drama
Writer and actor Nicôle Lecky sat down with Radio Times to talk about her new BBC drama Wild Cherry.
This article first appeared in Radio Times magazine. The seed for Wild Cherry was planted for writer Nicôle Lecky one summer night in Surrey in 2022. “I was driving past a high-end, Home Counties gated community and remember thinking, ‘Who are these people? I didn’t know anyone who lived in one of those mansions – and I just wanted to get in.” So she did just that. “I wormed my way into the golf club and people-watched." This is how Lecky builds the worlds in which she tells her stories. “It’s about creating the production design of something as much as it is the people. You just want to be up close and absorb it.” As for this story, Wild Cherry is about how complex and consuming mother-daughter relationships can be. It focuses on gated community residents and best friends, Lorna (Carmen Ejogo) a self-made businesswoman and Juliet (Eve Best), who was born into wealth. Naturally, their daughters, Grace (Imogen Faires) and Allegra (Amelia May) are also best friends and all feel comfortably at home in their Instagrammable world where residents appear to want for nothing. That is until an incident at the girls’ exclusive private school brings Lorna and Juliet into conflict, and each goes to extreme lengths to protect their daughter – and their own standing in the community. With its glamorous setting and mix of adult and teen drama, Wild Cherry recalls the likes of Big Little Lies and Gossip Girl. And like those shows, it’s not just about secrets and glamour – it’s an examination of wealth and class. "Having money doesn’t necessarily make you happier," says Lecky. "You might be able to deal with your problems differently, but those same problems still exist – whether you’re in a loveless marriage or struggling with your daughter." It’s a world far removed from her own. The 35-year-old actor, writer and singer grew up in Statford, east London, the daughter of an electrician father and a mental-health nurse mother, who passed away when Lecky was 19. Her love of storytelling and performance has been there for as long as she can remember. “I wrote a lot as a child, and I’d always danced and sang – every summer I’d do two weeks of dance or singing. No one in my family performed, so it really came from me. But my dad was a DJ before he was an electrician, so music’s always been big for him.” Her love of music remains central to her creative process. “Once I start writing something, I usually get one or two songs that are like, ‘this is the show in my head,’” she explains, adding that for Wild Cherry the songs were Diamonds and Rust by Joan Baez and Runo Plum’s slow dance. “I play them on repeat because it keeps me in rhythm. It becomes like white noise and I’m in a groove. The next day I put the same song on and I’m straight back in that world.” Like Mood – a series on which Lecky was executive producer and writer, as well as being involved in creating the music and starring as aspiring rapper Sasha, who is pulled into the seductive world of social media influencing and, eventually, sex work – Wild Cherry also explores the dark side of smartphones and apps. “I found out about these ghost apps that look like calculators,” Lecky explains. “But when you click them, they’re actually secret message or photo-sharing apps. I thought that was super weird. Who are they aimed at? It just seemed very sneaky and unsettling.” She’d also read about teenagers sharing explicit images without grasping the legal and emotional fallout. “I’m always interested in whether these girls feel empowered by these apps, or if they can ever really be in control in this world as women.” Lecky’s fascination with women inspires much of her work. “I just love women. We are great. I think we’re really complex creatures in the best way.” Following Netflix’s Adolescence, which examined the ways boys can be groomed online, does she see Wild Cherry as an opportunity to explore the other side of the same coin and perhaps impart some wisdom about how girls are conditioned to objectify themselves and the devastating consequences that can follow? “I do feel protective of young women online because I see the pressure I might feel sometimes looking at images on there. But it’s not just social media, it’s the culture around teenage girls and boys and whether they feel they can speak up – and to whom.” Lecky, in fact, appears in Wild Cherry as Gigi, a life coach and the community’s resident American, who narrates the series. “I trained as an actor [her CV includes roles in Sky Atlantic’s Sweetpea, BBC stalwart Death in Paradise and the George Clooney film Jay Kelly] but while reading scripts I thought, ‘I could probably do this’. That’s where Superhoe [her one-woman theatre show that begat Mood] came from. There were stories I just wasn’t seeing.” Writing, she says, is liberating. “It gives you a level of choice, which is particularly hard for actors. You can feel like you’re in God’s waiting room for a long time, waiting for the phone to ring.” For Lecky, the waiting is definitely over. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/1-SE-47-0-Cover-6950d6c.jpg" width="1323" height="1772" alt="Cover of Radio Times magazine for 15–21 November 2025 featuring the cast of The Forsytes. Eight actors dressed in elaborate late 19th-century period costumes pose in front of a grand building. From left to right: Joshua Orpin as Soames Forsyte with Millie Gibson as Irene beside him; behind them stand Jack Davenport as James and Francesca Annis with Stephen Moyer as Ann and Jolyon Sr.; on the right are Eleanor Tomlinson as Louisa and, in front, Tuppence Middleton and Danny Griffin as Frances and Jolyon Jr. The headline reads: “DON’T MISS! The Forsytes: The saga continues…” with subtext: “From the makers of Poldark, the best costume drama of the year builds to a gripping finale." title="The Forsytes Radio Times Cover" /> Wild Cherry premieres on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Friday 15th November. Add Wild Cherry to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Trespasses' Tom Cullen reveals how his own family history mirrors show's forbidden love
The Channel 4 Troubles-set drama is based on Louise Kennedy's bestselling novel of the same name.
When Cushla and Michael fall in love in Channel 4's Trespasses – a four-part series based on Louise Kennedy's novel of the same name, set in Belfast during The Troubles – it's not just the fact that he's married to someone else that makes their story taboo. The former, a young schoolteacher, is a Catholic, while the latter, a barrister, is a Protestant – the very worst kind of sin, certainly in the eyes of many. As a result, their illicit relationship is forced "into secret spaces and dark rooms, away from prying eyes", notes Lola Petticrew, who plays Cushla, given the "threat" such individuals faced for fraternising with the enemy. "The stakes are stacked against these forbidden lovers," said screenwriter Ailbhe Keogan, who recalls how one of the characters, a Catholic man called Seamie, is beaten up for marrying a Protestant woman – "which is very typical of Northern Ireland at the time." "There's actually a threat to life for these lovers," she added. Discussing how common relationships between Catholics and Protestants were during the most tumultuous and fraught period in Northern Ireland’s history, the cast acknowledged how difficult it would have been to physically be together. "But it certainly happened, of course, because people fall in love," said Petticrew. Read more: Trespasses author reveals hopes for Northern Ireland’s future as Channel 4 drama arrives on screens "They were quite segregated," said Gillian Anderson, who plays Cushla's alcoholic mother, Gina, of the two camps. "The communities were totally ghettoised into separate spaces — especially working-class communities," added Petticrew. "It would have been easier to mix among the middle classes." Tom Cullen, who plays Michael, then recalled his own personal family history, which shares some DNA with Trespasses. "My grandfather is Irish Catholic and my grandmother's Irish Protestant," he explained. "It's a story that has existed within my family — the difficulty of it. "My grandmother's father had passed away by the time she met my grandfather, and I think everyone was very grateful for that, because it would've been hugely difficult… and it still was." <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/unnamed-file-ca2eeaf.jpg" width="5938" height="3959" alt="A man in a dark suit gently kisses the forehead of a woman wearing an off-the-shoulder white dress with pink trim. She holds a brown clutch and leans slightly toward him with a small smile. They are standing in a warmly lit room with wood paneling and abstract artwork on the wall behind them, creating an intimate and tender atmosphere." title="Trespasses" /> Speaking about what first draws Cushla and Michael to one another – despite the very real danger a relationship would put them in – Petticrew described it as "a meeting of minds and two people with an absolutely ineffable connection between them." "And I really think that the casting of Michael, and Tom playing Michael, was integral to that, because in another pair of hands, it could have just been ‘sexy older man’. But Tom’s Michael is bursting at the seams with love." "The things that really attracts Michael to Cushla are the same things that I’m attracted to in my fellow actor," added Cullen. "Lola has such strength, wit, intelligence and humour, and is so talented. Michael just falls in love with that, with Cushla, in the same way that I fell in love with that in Lola. "It was so easy. Lola made that job so easy. I tried to bring as much vulnerability as possible, because in Cushla he finds this person who makes life worth living, which is what he's always wanted. "In another world, it wouldn’t have been a forbidden love story, and that's the point. But they love each other so intensely that they're literally willing to risk their lives to love each other." Trespasses premieres on Channel 4 on Sunday 9th November 2025. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast. Add Trespasses to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more.
Trespasses cast: Who stars in Channel 4 Troubles drama?
Who is in the cast of Trespasses on Channel 4? And who do they play?
Channel 4 drama Trespasses – based on Louise Kennedy's novel of the same name – is set in 1975 Northern Ireland and tells the story of "forbidden love." Cushla, a young Catholic schoolteacher, whose life "is shadowed by the Troubles," crosses paths with Michael, an older, married Protestant barrister, while working in her family's pub. Their connection is immediate – and the love that follows all-consuming. "Their affair is intoxicating and dangerous," reads the official synopsis. "As the forbidden love between Cushla and Michael deepens, violence looms and tensions rise." "I think (and hope) that the series does that rare and wonderful thing of propelling a universal forbidden love story with a thriller engine, fuelled by the specifics of a particular time and place," said screenwriter Ailbhe Keogan. "You see this in great love stories like Casablanca. It’s a love story that becomes even more powerful through its specificity. "Trespasses is both universal and deeply rooted in its context. It is that blend of the universal and the specific, the personal and the political, that gives it such richness. I think that is what will make it resonate with audiences everywhere." The cast is lead by Lola Pettigrew as Cushla and Tom Cullen as Michael. But who else stars alongside them? And where have you seen them before? Find out more below. Trespasses cast Lola Petticrew as Cushla Lavery Tom Cullen as Michael Agnew Gillian Anderson as Gina Lavery Martin McCann as Eamonn Lavery Emily Taaffe as Betty McGeown Oisín Thompson as Gerry Harkin Barry Wad as Victor McIntyre For more information about the characters and where you've watched the cast before, read on. Lola Petticrew plays Cushla Lavery <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/Cushla-9041216.jpg" width="8640" height="5760" alt="A woman with short brown hair and bangs is reflected in an ornate oval mirror as she holds a dark green rotary phone to her ear. She wears a dark turtleneck and a gold pendant, standing in a dimly lit room with rich red and gold wallpaper, giving the scene a moody, vintage atmosphere." title="Trespasses" /> Who is Cushla Lavery? A young Catholic schoolteacher who lives with her mother and occasionally works in the family pub. It's there that she meets Michael, a married Protestant man who's a few years older than her, and she falls for him. "They are from very different worlds, and they have this ineffable connection and real deep love and admiration for each other," said Petticrew. "I think a lot of people have an idea about who someone like Michael Agnew is, and Cushla really sees him." What else has Lola Petticrew been in? Their credits include Say Nothing, Bloodlands and She Said. Tom Cullen plays Michael Agnew Who is Michael Agnew? A barrister and a Protestant who is instantly drawn to Cushla, despite being married, and being on opposite sides of the political divide in Northern Ireland. "Michael changes a lot during the series," said Cullen. "When we first meet him, he is this bullish, effervescent guy who is trying to rise above the circumstances he finds himself in. But, like everyone else in the show, he gets suffocated by the world he is surrounded by... and you start to see him struggle. "But beyond the external influences on Michael, the real change happens within him. Through his relationship with Cushla, and falling deeply in love with her, he must face up to himself and try and tackle the pain buried deep in his soul." What else has Tom Cullen been in? You might recognise him from The Gold, Knightfall, The Five and Downton Abbey. Gillian Anderson plays Gina Lavery <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/Gina-7db066e.jpg" width="8187" height="5458" alt="Two women stand in a dimly lit, retro-style kitchen. One, in the foreground, smokes a cigarette while the other, older woman leans against the counter holding a cup and looking at her intently. The space is warm and cluttered, with wooden cabinets, patterned tiles, and kitchen utensils hanging on the wall, evoking a 1970s atmosphere." title="Trespasses" /> Who is Gina Lavery? Cushla's mother. Gina is an alcoholic. "She's got a drinking habit, but she has got lots of quirks," said Anderson. "Gina has big emotions and a really good heart, she's funny and pathetic." What else has Gillian Anderson been in? Her extensive CV includes The X Files, The Fall, Bleak House, Sex Education, The Salt Path, The Crown and Hannibal. Martin McCann plays Eamonn Lavery Who is Eamonn Lavery? Cushla's brother. He runs the family pub. What else has Martin McCann been in? You might know him from Blue Lights and Hostage. Emily Taaffe plays Betty McGeown <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/Tresspasses-4f1214b.jpg" width="8640" height="5760" alt="A woman stands outside with two boys, her arms around them. They pose in front of a plain brick wall and small garden sheds, with a bicycle leaning nearby. The woman wears a blue checkered dress and looks solemn, while the boys stand close to her, one in a brown striped shirt and the other in a dark blue polo. The muted tones and setting evoke a modest, working-class home." title="Trespasses" /> Who is Betty McGeown? A Protestant who married a Catholic man. Her husband is attacked by local Protestants, and the family becomes the target of abuse from their neighbours. Her children attend the Catholic school where Cushla teaches. Betty's youngest son, Davy, is played by Daithi Ó Haragain. Her eldest, Tommy, is played by Conlaoch Gough-Cunningham. What else has Emily Taaffe been in? She has appeared in Little Disasters, The Rising, Little Bird and The Dig. Oisín Thompson plays Gerry Harkin <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/Gerry-da47331.jpg" width="6000" height="4000" alt="A man and a woman stand side by side on a quiet urban street. The man wears a teal suit and patterned tie, while the woman wears a brown coat over a red dress and holds a clutch bag. Behind them, soldiers in camouflage stand guard with rifles near residential buildings, creating a tense atmosphere. The scene feels set in the 1970s, with muted tones and overcast skies adding to the somber mood." title="Trespasses" /> Who is Gerry Harkin? Cushla's colleague. "Cushla has a very good friendship with fellow teacher Gerry, who brings out Cushla’s lighter, flirtatious and more playful side," said executive producer Amanda Posey. "He is essentially the expression of Cushla’s younger side. As the story unfolds, you come to understand why their relationship could never have been." What else has Oisín Thompson been in? His CV incudes My Left Nut. Additional cast includes: Barry Ward (Bad Sisters, Save Me) plays Victor McIntyre – a friend of Michael's. Cushla attends a gathering, with the barrister, to teach him and his pals Irish. Trespasses premieres on Channel 4 on Sunday 9th November 2025. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast. 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Maxton Hall cast: Who stars in season 2 of the Prime Video teen drama?
Mona Kasten's YA novel Save Me has been given the TV treatment. Who's in the cast? And what else have they been in?
Prime Video's Maxton Hall – The World Between Us is a six-part German-language series based on Mona Kasten's bestselling book Save Me. The drama stars Harriet Herbig-Matten as Ruby Bell, a scholarship student attending private school Maxton Hall. When she "witnesses an explosive secret" in season 1, "arrogant millionaire" James Beaufort, played by Damian Hardung, takes measures to silence her. But they're both caught off guard when a spark develops between them and they fall for one another. "After their passionate night together in Oxford and her greatest life goal within reach, everything seems to be going perfectly for Ruby," reads the season 2 synopsis. "But a stroke of fate in James's family changes everything and James himself, of all people, brings her back from cloud nine to a harsh reality. "Ruby is devastated. She has never had such strong feelings for anyone as she does for James - and she has never been so hurt by anyone either. "She wants her old life back, where no one at Maxton Hall knew her and she wasn't part of the elitist world of her classmates. But she can't forget James - especially since he's doing everything he can to win her back." Speaking about what fans can expect in the new episodes, head writer and producer Ceylan Yildirim said: "From the very first episode, you can feel what a deep hole has been torn in the Beaufort family by the sudden death of James and Lydia’s mother. "For Ruby and James, this state of emergency becomes the beginning of a confrontation with their strong feelings for each other, their pain, and the fears they try to repress. "In the midst of chaos, they face the task of redefining their relationship and their values. They must find out if their love is strong enough to weather these violent storms." Alongside Herbig-Matten and Hardung, a number of familiar faces have returned for the show's second outing. Read on to find out who else is in the cast and who they play. Maxton Hall cast Harriet Herbig-Matten as Ruby Bell Damian Hardung as James Beaufort Sonja Weißer as Lydia Beaufort Ben Felipe as Cyril Vega Fedja Van Huêt as Mortimer Beaufort Runa Greiner as Ember Bell Justus Riesner as Alistair Ellington Andrea Guo as Lin Wang Frederic Balonier as Kieran Rutherford Eli Riccardi as Elaine Ellington Gina Henkel as Helen Bell Martin Neuhaus as Angus Bell Hyun Wanner as Percy Esmael Agostinho as Wren Fitzgerald Eidin Jalali as Graham Sutton Thomas Douglas as Direktor Lexington Govinda Gabriel Cholleti as Keshav Patel For more information about the characters in Maxton Hall and where you've seen the cast before, read on. Harriet Herbig-Matten plays Ruby Bell <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/Ruby-5681b2f.png" width="1278" height="852" alt="A woman with light skin and long brown hair stands in a softly lit, elegant setting, wearing a deep blue, textured dress. She looks directly toward the camera with a composed, thoughtful expression. Behind her, several people dressed in formal black-tie attire are visible, slightly out of focus. A large crystal chandelier glows above, casting a warm light that contrasts with the cool blue tones in the background. The atmosphere suggests a formal or sophisticated event." title="Ruby" /> Who is Ruby Bell? A working class teen who is thrust into the world of Maxton Hall, an elite school in which she's very much an outsider. There, she meets James, and despite the glaring differences between them, they eventually fall in love with one another. What else has Harriet Herbig-Matten been in? She's best known for Prime Video's Bibi & Tina. Damian Hardung plays James Beaufort <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/maxton-83afb2d.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" alt="A young man and woman stand on an outdoor sports field, appearing tense. The man, in the foreground, wears a white tank top and grey sweatpants, holding lacrosse gear in one hand while looking ahead with determination. Behind him, the young woman wears a school uniform consisting of a purple blazer, white shirt, and light grey pleated skirt. She carries a brown satchel and watches him with a concerned or serious expression. The scene suggests an emotional or dramatic moment set after a sports practice or game." title="Maxton Hall" /> Who is James Beaufort? Unlike Ruby, James comes from extreme wealth and has an entitled attitude to match. But when their paths cross after Ruby learns something ruinous about his sister, romantic feelings blossom. What else has Damian Hardung been in? He has appeared in comedy-drama Club der roten Bänder, Netflix's How to sell Drugs Online (Fast) and Red Bracelets: The Beginning. Additional Maxton Hall cast includes: Sonja Weißer (Notruf Hafenkante) plays Lydia Beaufort - James's twin sister. "Lydia goes through a major development in the second season that is difficult to summarise," said Weißer. "From the beginning, she is an incredibly reflective and emotionally equipped young woman, but in this season she has to go through many painful experiences." Ben Felipe (Stichtag) plays Cyril Vega - he's part of James's friendship group. Cyril also has feeling for Lydia. "For me personally, filming the second season was something very special because Cyril develops so strongly," said Felipe. "I got to play great scenes that I think people can really look forward to seeing." Fedja Van Huêt (AmnesiA) as Mortimer Beaufort - James and Lydia's father. Mortimer is a ruthless power broker who wants James to take over the company. Runa Greiner (Rampensau) as Ember Bell - Ruby's sister and her best friend. She's an aspiring fashion designer. Justus Riesner (Loving Her) as Alistair Ellington - James's closest friend. Andrea Guo (The Swarm) as Lin Wang - Ruby's best friend. Frederic Balonier (The Drag and Us) as Kieran Rutherford - he's part of the event committee with Ruby and Lin. Eli Riccardi (Mandy und die Mächte des Bösen) as Elaine Ellington - one of the school's mean girls. Elaine has her eyes on James. Gina Henkel (Krzyk: Losing Control) as Helen Bell - Ruby's mother. She has a good relationship with her daughter. Martin Neuhaus (SOKO Wismar) as Angus Bell - Ruby's father. Like her mother, he has a close relationship with his daughter. Hyun Wanner (Charité) as Percy - James's chauffeur. Percy is like a father to James. Esmael Agostinho (Sacha) as Wren Fitzgerald - a close friend of James's. Eidin Jalali (The Swarm) asGraham Sutton - a teacher at Maxton Hall. Lydia was in a secret relationship with him. Thomas Douglas (Tatort) as Direktor Lexington - the headmaster. Govinda Gabriel Cholleti (Encounters) as Keshav Patel - James's friend and Alistair's boyfriend. Maxton Hall—The World Between Us season 2 premieres on 7th November on Prime Video. 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Madame Blanc Mysteries bumper Christmas special guest cast confirmed – with Coronation Street and EastEnders stars
Several exciting faces are guest starring in this year's festive special.
It simply wouldn't be Christmas without a Madame Blanc Mysteries festive special to enjoy with your cheese and port – and this year's is the longest yet, running at a hefty 120 minutes. Jean (Sally Lindsay) and Dom (Steve Edge) once again lead the charge alongside Judith (Sue Holderness) and Jeremy (Robin Askwith), as they "attend an exclusive Christmas Eve event at the Musée de Sainte Victoire," where Jean is invited to authenticate a box once owned by Marie Antoinette. But the festive cheer quickly evaporates when she discovers a ticking bomb concealed inside. "With just 90 minutes until detonation, the museum is sealed shut, the security guard is dead, and the race is on," reads the synopsis. "Jean and the gang must crack the code and defuse the bomb before time runs out. This is Jean’s most perilous challenge yet – can she save the day?" Returning cast members include Alex Gaumond as Chief of Police André Caron, Sue Vincent as Gloria Beaushaw, and Tony Robinson as Uncle Patrick. And in further exciting news, joining the main ensemble are John Thomson (Cold Feet, Coronation Street), Kacey Ainsworth (Grantchester, EastEnders), Raji James (Hollyoaks, The Man Who Fell to Earth), and Manjinder Virk (Trigger Point, Midsomer Murders) – who are all guaranteed to shake up proceedings. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/John-667e5a4.jpg" width="4800" height="3200" alt="A smiling man wearing a light grey suit and patterned tie sits indoors, engaged in conversation with another person whose back is to the camera. The background is softly blurred, suggesting a warmly lit and elegant setting." title="The Madame Blanc Mysteries: Christmas Special (2025)" /> "This is our homage to the classic Christmas film," said Lindsay, who is also the creator, co-writer and executive producer. "It stands alone as a plot, but has all your favourite characters in a very extraordinary situation. It is a very ambitious concept, but we are beyond thrilled with how it has come out. "In fact, I actually cannot wait for all our wonderful fans to watch it. A very Merry Christmas from all of us in Sainte Victoire." <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/Madame-cd7c22f.jpg" width="4800" height="3200" alt="A woman wearing a white blazer and green top smiles warmly while greeting another person in a light-colored outfit. They appear to be in conversation in a brightly lit, elegant room with ornate wall art. Several other people are visible in the background, engaged in their own interactions." title="The Madame Blanc Mysteries: Christmas Special (2025)" /> The release date for the Christmas special will be announced in due course, but there's currently no word on whether the show is returning for a fifth outing – although Lindsay previously said she'd love to continuing making it. "I'm not under any, 'Yes, I'll quit when I'm on a high.' No, I won’t," she laughed. "I love it so much. I will do it until they want me to not do it, to be honest, because it's such a special thing in my life. And it's such a part of our lives now. "And it's great for us because Steve [White, Lindsay's husband] does the music as well, so it's something we share. And the boys [they share two sons, Victor and Louie] come out on our holidays there, and it's just brilliant. "It's just really special, so I'll drag it out as long as they want me to." The Madame Blanc Mysteries will air on 5 this December. Add shows to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Line of Duty favourite's "darkly comic" new series sets release date – and it's only weeks away
Martin Compston leads the cast alongside Slow Horses and Luther star Aimée-Ffion Edwards.
While we all patiently wait for the BBC to officially confirm that Line of Duty is returning, Martin Compston's latest show The Revenge Club is set for release on Paramount+. Compston leads the "darkly comic" six-parter – which is based on JD Pennington's The Othello Club – alongside Slow Horses and Luther's Aimée-Ffion Edwards. The pair play "hapless strangers brought together by a divorce support group, each reeling from betrayal and heartbreak". Calum and Emily don't have much in common beyond their "emotional baggage," but that doesn't stop them from forming "an unlikely bond and coming up with a wildly misguided idea: to take revenge on the people who broke their hearts". Before long, their "retribution" – initially "petty pranks" – turns sinister as "the line between justice and madness begins to blur," resulting in "deadly accidents". "What if getting even felt better than falling in love?" continues the synopsis for the revenge thriller, which will be available to stream from 12th December. Alongside Compston and Edwards, the cast also includes Meera Syal (Mrs Sidhu Investigates, The Kumars at No 42), Sharon Rooney (Barbie, Daddy Issues, Jerk), Douglas Henshall (Shetland, Who Is Erin Carter?), Chaneil Kular (Sex Education, Accused) and Amit Shah (Mr Bates vs The Post Office, Happy Valley). Read more: Watch Harlan Coben's new thriller Run Away before it hits Netflix – exclusive preview and cast Q&A Luke Evans stars in first look at ITV's new Welsh crime drama based on best-selling novel They will also be joined by Owen Teale (Game of Thrones, Line of Duty), Aoife Kennan (Vera, The Dumping Ground), Rob Malone (The Witcher, Vikings), Niamh Walsh (Smother, Jamestown), Wil Coban (The Boys in the Boat, Origin), Christina Bennington (Halo, The Game) and Eoin Duffy (The Dry, The Apprentice). Gabbie Asher, who co-wrote Prime Video psychological thriller The Girlfriend has penned the script alongside The Split's Matt Jones and Lupin's Adam Usden. It is directed by Tim Kirkby, whose credits include Fleabag, and Daniel O’Hara, whose work includes Stay Close. The Revenge Club comes to Paramount Plus on 12th December. Add The Revenge Club to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.