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Harry Potter is a timeless franchise that will be savored for decades to come. Whether you’re 5, 15, or 50, the books are enough to impress just about anyone, and that’s the magic of Harry Potter. On top of that, the movies are some of the best live-action adaptations out there. All in all, the Wizarding World has made a special place in the fans’ hearts, and no one would like to have that ruined.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]However, thirteen years after the release of the last Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part Two, it was announced that the characters would be coming to the small screen soon. Fans who have grown up with Harry, Hermione, Ron, and the rest of the gang, were initially concerned about the television reboot, fearing it might not live up to the success of the original films and books.

Radcliffe advises the upcoming Harry Potter show's team to let the cast be kids and acknowledges social media's impact. Potential writers for the show include Martha Hillier, Kathleen Jordan, Tom Moran, Michael Lesslie, and Francesca Gardiner. The Max show will release in 2026.

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe shares some advice for the upcoming show's creative team. It was announced in April 2023 that Warner Bros. Discovery would be developing a Harry Potter TV show adaptation for their Max streaming service, which would cover all seven books of the famous novel series and include the involvement of author J.K. Rowling. It's set to debut in 2026, although the project is still in its early stages and no casting or plot details have been revealed. However, there have been reports about the writers who could join the project.

Speaking with Et Online at the recent Tony Awards, Radcliffe shared his advice for the team...

Prepare to board the train to Hogwarts as the Harry Potter live-action series reboot may have zeroed in on its showrunner, as this recent report alludes. Previously, several names were being thrown into the mix, and it was believed Succession writer Francesca Gardiner was shortlisted as one of the finalists who’d be in the running to snag the role of the upcoming show’s creative leader.

This latest scoop, though, affirms that Warner Bros. may have settled on a clear winner to spearhead the adaptation, and it could indeed be Gardiner.

The Harry Potter reboot series may have found its showrunner. Credit: Warner Bros.

This could indicate an exciting fate awaiting the small-screen adaptation, with the studio striving for a more mature, darker approach and taste to the premise. On The Hot Mic Podcast with John Rocha and Jeff Sneider, the former claimed to have heard of this development...

Actor Matthew Lewis, who played Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter films, recently revealed which character he'd like to play in the upcoming series reboot.

Speaking at a Harry Potter panel at MegaCon in Orlando, Florida, on Feb. 4, Lewis said Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor Remus Lupin would be his choice. "The character I enjoyed was Professor Lupin," the actor said via People, after noting that he was "too old to play Neville again" and based his choice "purely on when I read the books." Lewis then paid tribute to "the incomparable David Thewlis," who brought the character to life on-screen, adding that he "could never be beaten" for his portrayal of a werewolf. "If I were to have a go… that would be one that I'd do."

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The new development update for the Harry Potter television series is exciting, as the series is getting closer to finding its showrunner.

Things are moving quickly at Max when it comes to Harry Potter. The reboot series was announced in April 2023, and in January 2024, the series started gaining momentum as writers started pitching ideas to become the series' showrunner. Deadline reports that the reboot show is getting closer to finding a creative leader. According to the outlet, the shortlist is now down to three names.

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Succession writer Francesa Gardiner is among the three finalists to adapt J.K. Rowling's books into a television series for Max. The search for the creative leader included writers from both the U.

Warner Bros. is one step closer to choosing a showrunner for the Harry Potter reboot, with Succession writer Francesca Gardiner among the final three contenders. The chosen showrunner will have the daunting task of shaping a ten-year commitment and proving the show's worth as a successor to the original films. The adaptation must find a balance between being unique while remaining faithful to the spirit of the beloved Harry Potter franchise to avoid alienating the passionate fanbase.

Warner Bros.’ planned Harry Potter reboot show is one step closer to becoming reality after the project’s most recent development update. Originally announced in April last year, Warner Bros. is currently planning to reboot the beloved Harry Potter series into a streaming television show more closely based on the original books by J.K. Rowling. Late last month, reports emerged that Warner Bros. had begun receiving pitches from prospective showrunners in a bid...

Exclusive: Things are heating up at Hogwarts.

The Harry Potter television series is closer to naming its creative leader as Deadline understands that the shortlist is now down to three names.

We hear that Succession writer Francesca Gardiner is now among the finalists to score the job of adapting Jk Rowling’s books for the Max streaming platform. It’s understood that Gardiner is now one of three writers currently being considered to lead Harry and his pals on the small screen.

A decision is expected soon. Max and Warner Bros. Television declined to comment.

Gardiner has emerged after Deadline revealed last month that there were four other writers in contention: Martha Hillier, Kathleen Jordan, Tom Moran and Michael Lesslie. It’s not clear which of these writers are still involved.

Gardiner was a consulting producer on Seasons 3 and 4 of HBO’s Succession. Before working on the Jesse Armstrong creation,...

Warner Bros Discovery and HBO are considering multiple TV show ideas set in the wizarding world of Harry Potter, which could include a second chance for Fantastic Beasts and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. A TV format could be better suited for continuing the Fantastic Beasts franchise, as it would allow for a more efficient and organized storytelling structure. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, originally a stageplay, could also be adapted into a TV series, offering a deeper exploration of Harry's life after Voldemort and the potential for endless possibilities.

HBO is considering several TV show ideas to go along with the Harry Potter remake, and this is great news for the stories of Fantastic Beasts and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Prior to the announcement that the Harry Potter movies would be remade into a TV show on Max, fans had been expecting to hear news...

Warner Bros is meeting with writers as plans for a ten-year Harry Potter television series continue to move forward.

The story so far. The Harry Potter series of eight movies proved so wildly successful that Warner Bros was keen to get some kind of spin-off going.

Author J K Rowling, someone who it’d be fair to say has attracted some opinions in recent times, duly made the jump from book author to screenwriter, and we got the tepid Fantastic Beasts collection of films. There were supposed to be five of them, but the franchise appears to have stopped at three, with dwindling interest and box office returns seemingly stopping the series in its tracks.

Warner Bros thus decided to go back to the drawing board, and rather than try something new, it now wants a fresh adaptation of Rowling’s novels instead. This time they’re heading for TV,...

There’s been some exciting news about the Harry Potter reboot that’s in the works for Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming platform Max.

We first learned about the plans to adapt J.K. Rowling‘s popular novels into a television series back in April 2023. The plan is for each season of the show to focus on one of the books in the franchise.

Nearly a year later, there’s been an update on where the project stands.

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According to a report by Deadline, Warner Bros. is in the midst of fielding pitches for the series from a variety of writers. The first set of meetings allegedly took place recently in Los Angeles, and there are plans for a follow up in the United Kingdom.

The shortlist is said to include Martha Hillier, Kathleen Jordan, Tom Moran and Michael Lesslie. Of the bunch, fans...

According to a report, Warner Bros. Discovery is open to developing multiple shows based on Harry Potter for their Max streaming service. A group of writers, including Martha Hillier, Kathleen Jordan, Tom Moran, and Michael Lesslie, are developing ideas for the TV adaptation. It is still early in the process and too soon to know what the potential Harry Potter spinoffs could look like.

Multiple shows based on Harry Potter are a possibility, according to a new report. It was announced in April 2023 that Warner Bros. Discovery would be developing a TV show adaptation based on Harry Potter for their Max streaming service, which would cover all seven books in the famous novel series. The project is still in its early stages, with no casting or plot details.

In a new report, Deadline stated that “Max is open to the possibility of developing more than one idea based on Harry Potter.

Early in 2023, Max announced the desire to reboot Harry Potter as a TV series, and the plan is moving forward at Max as writers begin pitching ideas.

Not even a year later, the Harry Potter TV series is starting to gain momentum. Deadline reports that writers have begun pitching ideas for the upcoming reboot and finding ways to adapt J.K. Rowling's seven books. There have been several writers who pitched ideas to Warner Bros. Discovery, including Martha Hillier (The Last Kingdom), Kathleen Jordan (Teenage Bounty Hunters), Tom Moran (The Devil's Hour), and Michael Lesslie (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes).

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All the writers are a mix of British and Americans, and the...

Warner Bros.'s Max streaming service is moving forward with plans to remake Harry Potter as a TV show. Various writers have presented their pitches to bring Harry Potter back to the screen. The top picks from the pitches will be sent to the U.K. for further consideration.

Warner Bros.’s plans for a Harry Potter television reboot have gotten a promising update courtesy of a new report. First announced in April last year, Warner Bros.’s Max streaming service is set to undertake an unprecedented ten-year commitment to remake J.K. Rowling’s best-selling Harry Potter novels into a new streaming show. This latest move will see a whole new cast selected to play the iconic roles, despite the previous movie adaptations only coming to an end in 2011.

According to Deadline, work on the project is moving ahead with a variety of writers presenting their pitches to Max and...

Exclusive: The Harry Potter television series is moving closer to fruition.

In April, Warner Bros. Discovery revealed that a series, based on the classic wizarding world, would be coming to its streaming service Max.

Deadline understands that things in Potterworld are now heating up with a marathon of pitches underway from writers vying for the right to adapt J.K. Rowling’s seven books.

Martha Hillier, Kathleen Jordan, Tom Moran and Michael Lesslie are among those who are presenting their visions to the streaming service and Warner Bros Television, sources said. It’s an interesting mix of Brits and Americans. We’ve heard that the group of writers were commissioned by Max to create pitches for a series reflecting their take on the IP.

We hear the first round of pitch meetings happened in Los Angeles this week and sources said that the top choices will go on to the next round in the UK.

The Last Kingdom movie Seven Kings Must Die concludes the story and completes history but leaves out beloved characters, like Stiorra, for the sake of a more focused narrative. Stiorra's character arc in the TV show already reached a natural stopping point, so including her in the movie would have served no purpose unless they wanted to explore her storyline from the books. If The Last Kingdom continued into season 6, Stiorra would likely have been killed off, as her murder is a significant story in The Saxon Stories. However, the altered storyline would have been necessary due to the death of Sigtryggr.

Though Netflix's The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die wrapped up the story of The Last Kingdom, the movie didn't include Ruby Harley's Stiorra. Based on The Saxon Stories by Bernard Cornwell, the historical drama follows Uhtred of Bebbanburg (Alexander Dreymon), a man born to the Saxons and raised by the Danes,...

Following the ambitious adventure saga “The Three Musketeers,” Pathé and Chapter 2 are back at work on another epic franchise, this time in English with a plot shedding light on the origins of the Grimaldi dynasty and their conquest of Monaco in the late 13th century. While they’re lesser known than the U.K.’s Windsors, the Grimaldi family has ruled Monaco for eight centuries and as such remains Europe’s longest-ruling royal family.

Martha Hillier is attached to write the first installment of “Monaco,” which is titled “Part I — The Rock.” Astrea Films is producing the film with Chapter 2, a Mediawan Company, and Pathé. Astrea is headed by Andrea, Pierre and Beatrice Casiraghi, who have ties to the Grimaldi family, while Dimitri Rassam is also part of the Monegasque princely family through his marriage with Charlotte Casiraghi. Morgan O’Sullivan and Osp’s Liz Gill are attached to executive produce.

Beyond this first film,...

Life in the 10th century was intense. Look no further than The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die, which recently hit Netflix. The stand-alone feature-length film marks a fitting final touch to the popular British Netflix series, The Last Kingdom, which is based on the compelling novels by Bernard Cornwell. Written by Martha Hillier and directed by Ed Bazalgette, the film takes place eight years after the events of season five, leaping off the series to bring back Uhtred (Alexander Dreymon).

He’s the daunting warrior leader of a Northumbria region who now is confronted by the death of King Edward, to whom Uhtred vowed allegiance when season five bowed. The King’s son, Aethelstan (Harry Gilby) rises to power and decides — advised, perhaps — to take over all of Britain’s kingdoms.

Bold move. How will he overthrow eight kings? A prophecy suggests that seven of those kings will perish...

The Last Kingdom TV series (2015 – 2022) was a pretty glorious adaptation of Bernard Cornwell’s Saxon Stories. Like the books, it played merry hell with historical fact, but won fans over with action and heart. The tale of Saxon-born, Danish-raised warrior Uhtred Ragnarsson pinballing between enmity and mentorship with Saxon kings as he sought to reclaim his familial lands struck the right note between sincerity, humour and bloody action.

Over five seasons, the show covered the first ten of Cornwell’s novels before ending, which left three books unadapted. Enter: Netflix movie Seven Kings Must Die to wrap things up. We join Uhtred several years after his return to Bebbanburg, when Edward the Elder’s succession is being contested by sons Aelfweard and Aethelstan, and Danish invader Anlaf is making dangerous alliances in the north. Immediately, we’re back in the thick of it: ungrateful Saxon kings, scheming traitors and more...

Uhtred of Bebbanburg's story finally comes to a close in The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die, which will grace Netflix's content library on April 14. Based on Bernard Cornwell's epic novels, The Last Kingdom lasted 5 seasons and centers on the Anglo-Saxon nobleman Uhtred (played by Alexander Dreymon) who sought to reclaim his birthright after being raised by Danes when he was young. Though the series began with a desire to unite the disparate kingdoms under King Alfred, a few generations have passed since then.

Season 5 of The Last Kingdom ended with Uhtred as Lord of Bebbanburg once more, but with Northumbria still not a part of the country that would become England. King Alfred is long gone, and in Seven Kings Must Die his son Edward has died as well, leaving his kingdom divided between half-brothers Aelfweard (Ewan Horrocks) and Aethelstan (Harry Gilby). Having trained Aethelstand himself, that...

Netflix has released the first trailer for Seven Kings Must Die, a movie which continues the story of The Last Kingdom.

The Last Kingdom aired its fifth and final season on Netflix last year, but series producer Nigel Marchant said that while the last season of the show was meant to “fully conclude the series, there was always one more story that we wanted to tell,” leading to the announcement of the movie in 2021.

Alexander Dreymon stars in Seven Kings Must Die as Uhtred of Bebbanburg, who “must ride once more across a fractured kingdom with several of the series’ much-loved returning characters, as they battle alongside, and against, new allies and enemies. Following the death of King Edward, a battle for the crown ensues, as rival heirs and invaders compete for power. And when an alliance comes seeking Uhtred’s help in their plans, Uhtred faces a choice between those he cares for most,...

Since season five’s conclusion, fans have been thinking about the “Last Kingdom” sequel, and now a release date has been made official.

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In the Netflix movie “Seven Kings Must Die,” Alexander Dreymon will play Uhtred of Bebbanburg once more. He has to go through a divided kingdom with some familiar faces in the sequel film.

On Friday, April 14, “Seven Kings Must Die,” a spinoff of the Carnival Films company that created the original series, will debut on Netflix.

The franchise’s upcoming installment is executive produced by Alexander Dreymon and Martha Hillier.

We have officially started filming Seven Kings Must Die.

Now that is special…#TheLastKingdom pic.twitter.com/rQxyLGWJyE

— The Last Kingdom (@TheLastKingdom) January 31, 2022

Alexander said: “It has been such an honor to be part of telling this story for all these years. As an actor, I...

“The Last Kingdom” followup film “Seven Kings Must Die” has set its premiere date at Netflix, Variety has learned exclusively.

The film will debut on the streamer on April 14. In addition, Netflix has released first-look images from the film, which can be seen above and below.

“It has been such an honor to be part of telling this story for all these years,” said series star and executive producer Alexander Dreymon. “As an actor, I have been so challenged and gratified by the privilege of playing Uhtred. Hanging up Uhtred’s sword after filming ‘Seven Kings’ felt, ironically, heavy – even though I know that our tale has reached its conclusion. As an EP on the show, I could not be more proud of the hundreds of people who spent thousands of hours to make the best product possible. As for our loyal fans…what can I say? You are the...

When Carnival Films adapted Death of Kings (the sixth book in Bernard Cornwell’s Saxon Stories series) they – probably wisely – left out a scene in which Uhtred of Bebbanburg is drugged in a witch’s cave and sexually assaulted by a goddess of the earth. Season three had plenty going on without that little adventure. King Alfred was dying, Uhtred was cursed, Danish war lord Bloodhair was doing what Danish war lords do and vowing to make the streets run with Saxon blood… Add in seer Skade running around the place stabbing priests and the last thing required was the complication of yet another prophetess.

Excising the scene in which Uhtred seeks out ancient witch Aelfadell to hear her predictions on his future though, left The Last Kingdom without what some consider a key moment in the Saxon Stories. In the sixth book, Uhtred pretends to be Cumbraland lord Kjartan,...

Exclusive: Last Kingdom fanatics gearing themselves up for next year’s fifth and final season have something extra to smile about, a Netflix feature film is in the works.

Delivering the announcement at today’s London McM Comic Con, Alexander Dreymon, who stars as protagonist Uhtred and exec produces the historical drama, unveiled Carnival Films’ Seven Kings Must Die.

Filming on the two-hour feature will begin early next year in Budapest, shortly before the final 10-part season drops on Netflix.

Dreymon will reprise his lead role and will be joined by many of the series cast, along with some new faces.

While next year’s season five “fully concludes the series,” producer Nigel Marchant said “there was always one more story that we wanted to tell.”

Dreymon added: “It’s been such a privilege to tell Uhtred’s story for five seasons. I’m so grateful to our fans. They...

Exclusive: Domina actor Ewan Horrocks has landed a recurring role in the final season of Netflix’s historical drama The Last Kingdom.

Horrocks will appear throughout the season as Aelfweard. He is currently filming in Budapest, Hungary, where Carnival Films is producing the fifth season of The Last Kingdom, which is based on Bernard Cornwell’s best-selling The Saxon Stories novels.

The newcomer is currently starring in Sky’s Ancient Rome series Domina as Drusus, in what represents his first major television role. Domina will premiere on Epix in the U.S. in the coming weeks.

Commenting on his The Last Kingdom casting, Horrocks said: “I’m really excited for everyone to see the final season. The cast is like one big family, so it’s been so special becoming a part of it. The fifth season is definitely worth the wait; there’ll be lots of exciting and shocking moments throughout.

“The Last Kingdom” will end with its upcoming Season 5 on Netflix.

The announcement comes as the show begins production on its fifth season in Budapest, Hungary.

“I love this job,” series star Alexander Dreymon said. “Playing Uhtred for 5 seasons has been a wonderful journey. And I’m truly grateful to have been given the opportunity to direct. In doing so, I came to fully appreciate the spectacular talent and skill of our cast and crew even more. I can’t wait to share it with our fans, without whom none of this would be possible.”

Based on the ninth and tenth books of Bernard Cornwell’s best-selling novel series “The Saxon Stories,” the fifth season will see Uhtred (Dreymon) realize his destiny is more than just Bebbanburg: it is tied to the future of England itself. Charged with training King Edward’s first-born son Aethelstan as a warrior, Uhtred’s...

Exclusive: The Last Kingdom is to ride out for a final time, as Netflix brings the curtain down on the beloved adaptation of Bernard Cornwell’s best-selling The Saxon Stories novels.

The streaming giant and producer Carnival Films confirmed that Season 5 of The Last Kingdom will be the last, bringing an end to a historical drama that originally started life on the BBC six years ago.

Filming is underway in Hungary on the final 10-part season, which will continue to follow the adventures of Uhtred of Bebbanburg (Alexander Dreymon), a warrior born a Saxon but raised as a Dane, in ninth and tenth-century England.

Charged with training King Edward’s first-born son Aethelstan as a warrior, Uhtred’s ambition will have an even higher purpose. But to achieve this destiny, Uhtred will have to face down his greatest enemy and suffer his greatest loss. The season is based on the...

Netflix has commissioned a fifth season of The Last Kingdom, its adaptation of Bernard Cornwell’s best-selling The Saxon Stories novels.

Made by Carnival Films, the Downton Abbey producer that is part of NBCUniversal International Studios, Season 5 will be based on Cornwell’s ninth and tenth novels: The Warriors of the Storm and The Flame Bearer.

The 10-part series will continue to follow the adventures of Uhtred of Bebbanburg (Alexander Dreymon), a warrior born a Saxon but raised as a Dane, in ninth and tenth-century England.

Charged with training King Edward’s first-born son Aethelstan as a warrior, Uhtred’s ambition will have an even higher purpose. But to achieve this destiny, Uhtred will have to face down his greatest enemy and suffer his greatest loss.

Executive producer Nigel Marchant said: “We are really proud of The Last Kingdom, which continues to entertain audiences all over the world. We had...

“The Last Kingdom” has been renewed for a fifth season at Netflix. Time to celebrate, arselings!

The cast posted a video on social media making the announcement, which can be viewed below. The news comes just under three months after the release of Season 4 on April 26. Season 5 will consist of 10 episodes, as did Seasons 3 and 4.

The series is based on “The Saxon Stories” novels by Bernard Cornwell. It follows the adventures of Uhtred of Bebbanburg (Alexander Dreymon), a warrior born a Saxon but raised as a Dane, in ninth and tenth century England. Uhtred becomes an unlikely ally of King Alfred of Wessex (David Dawson) and his family as the king seeks to unite all the kingdoms of England under one ruler as Vikings ravage the country.

Based on books nine and ten – “The Warriors of the Storm” and “The Flame Bearer” – the fifth season will see Uhtred realize his...

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The Last Kingdom Season 4 Episode 5

“I had looked to this moment for many years and now it is here, why do I feel that I want to cry?”

Aethelflaed’s surprise at her lack of schadenfreude on the occasion of her husband’s death is shared by us all. King Aethelred of Mercia’s downfall should have been a high day. That cruel coward’s final breath should have filled the streets with tumbling clowns, overflowing banquet tables and artist renditions of that excellent time he was forced to sleep in a pig sty.

But no. Some wizardry took place that meant on his deathbed, Aethelred cut a pitiful figure. He was lost, repentant, even gallant when he promised his wife the protection she sought for her daughter Aelfwynn – whom he claimed as his for the first time in memory.. In episode five,...

Filming has commenced on the fourth season of The Last Kingdom for Netflix, the hit historical drama based on Bernard Cornwell’s best-selling novel series The Saxon Stories.

Alexander Dreymon reprises his role as Uhtred, joined by new cast Stefanie Martini who takes on the role of Eadith, Aethelred’s new love conquest, and Aethelred’s new right-hand man Eardwulf, played by Jamie Blackley.

After the death of Alfred, the alliances between the kingdoms are fractured. Uhtred believes the timing is right to challenge his uncle Aelfric, played by Joseph Millson, and take back his ancestral home, Bebbanburg. However fate shifts in a different direction, leading Uhtred to realize that his destiny is tied to Alfred’s dream of a united land. This, and Uhtred’s feelings for Aethelflaed, drive him back into the politics that threaten to break out into war.

Returning cast includes Ian Hart (Father Beocca), Toby Regbo...

With filming now underway, ITV has confirmed Season 9 details of crime drama Vera. Brenda Blethyn is back as the unorthodox but brilliantly perceptive eponymous detective in four feature-length episodes. The first installment, written by Paul Logue, is titled Blind Spot and unfolds as forensic psychologist Joanne Caswell is found dead, her body dumped on a landfill site far from home. She had been looking into the crime of a former patient who had recently committed suicide, and Vera must follow Joanne’s trail to uncover who might have had motive to kill her. Blethyn is joined by an ensemble that includes Peter Davison (Doctor Who), James Atherton (Coronation Street), Jodie McNee (Britannia), Adrian Lukis (Collateral) and Paul Kaye (Game Of Thrones). Kenny Doughty also returns as Detective Sergeant Aiden Healy. Completing Vera’s team are Jon Morrison, Riley Jones and Ibinabo Jack. A consistent winner for ITV, Season 8 averaged 8.4M...

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British writer Jimmy McGovern is synonymous with quality drama. Consequently, the best and the brightest are queuing up to get their hands on his scripts. Accused is a mere 10 episodes in length and yet the cast includes a veritable who’s who of British drama. Sean Bean and Andy Serkis (Lord of the Rings), Peter Capaldi and Christoper Eccleston (Doctor Who), Juliet Stevenson (The Politician’s Wife), Warren Brown (Luther), and Olivia Colman (Broadchurch) are among the stars appearing in the show.

Each seasons consists of five stand-alone stories centering around an individual who is accused of committing a crime. Generally speaking the accused are guilty but the show isn’t really about nailing suspects, it’s about moral ambiguity and the large grey realm that separates right and wrong. In most, though not all of the stories, the accused parties are somewhat sympathetic.

Brenda Blethyn's detective show Vera will return for a fourth series, it has been confirmed.

ITV has given the green light to a new run of the crime drama, which will feature four new episodes. Series three of Vera will air this summer.

Filming of the four new 120-minute series four episodes will take place on location in Northumberland between June and October.

Directors Thaddeus O'Sullivan and Will Sinclair will return to the series to oversee production. Paul Rutman, Martha Hillier and Richard Davidson will write the first three films.

David Leon will return as Vera's trusted sidekick Sergeant Joe Ashworth.

Vera is based on a character created by crime novelist Ann Cleeves.