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“EVERYBODY has their own shadow. The shadow within.
“I find all of that really interesting. Maybe it explains why we all like to read or watch dark stories.
“Sometimes people want to look at monsters and hold the darkness up in the light.
“Then put it away safely.”
Laura Fraser talking to me about new six part drama The Loch, which begins on ITV at 9pm this Sunday (June 11).
“IT really is an astonishing story. An incredible adventure. Pure and simple.
A story of discovery and imagination…”
Max Irons talking to me about his role as archeologist Howard Carter in Tutankhamun (ITV, 9pm, Sunday October 16).
The four part series does, indeed, tell an astonishing story.
With Sam Neill as Lord Carnarvon, the man with the money – and patience – behind this real life quest.
“AUDIENCES don’t like to be treated as if they’re stupid.
“Sometimes I think we dumb things down and underestimate the intelligence of an audience.
“We’re not stupid. We don’t need it hammered into our head.
“We want to work a little bit.
“And I think this asks that of the audience.”
Anna Friel talking to me on location in Paddington about Marcella (ITV, 9pm, Monday April 4).
A truly outstanding eight-part drama filmed and set in London written by The Bridge’s Hans Rosenfeldt.
With one of the most gripping scripts I’ve ever read.
“THIS is really up there with the best of what I’ve done.”
Keeley Hawes talking to me on location in Corfu during filming for new six-part drama series The Durrells (ITV, 8pm Sunday April 3).
One of the most joyous productions I’ve ever had the privilege to write about.
I read Simon Nye’s sharp, warm and wonderful scripts before flying to the Greek island last September.
Having been a member of the Durrell Wildlife Preservation Trust for over 25 years and a regular visitor to their HQ in Jersey, this project already had a special place in my heart.
Also being present at Gerald Durrell’s Memorial Celebration at London’s Natural History Museum in 1995.
As the sun rose on our first full day of interviews on location, all the signs were that The Durrells was going to be truly magical.
Watching filming and then talking to Keeley and the rest of the cast simply reinforced that belief.
As did a trip to the house by the sea used as the exterior location for the family’s home on Corfu.
Along with a meeting with one of the two pelicans who play another star of the show.
“IT was one of the most terrifying things I’ve ever done in my life.”
House star Michael Weston talking about filming Harry Houdini’s Chinese Water Torture stage routine for a new TV drama.
Houdini & Doyle co-stars Stephen Mangan as Arthur Conan Doyle.
An intriguing 10-part crime drama with a supernatural twist which begins in the UK on both ITV and ITV Encore at 10:15pm tomorrow (Sunday March 13).
Subsequent episodes screening exclusively on ITV Encore at 9pm on Thursdays, starting from March 17.
A UK / Canada co-production broadcast on Global in Canada and Fox in America from May 2.
Brought to the screen by the creators of House.
“I knew at once I wanted to do it.”
Doctor Thorne is Julian Fellowes’ first screen project since Downton Abbey said its UK farewell last Christmas Day.
A deliciously comedic world adapted from the Anthony Trollope novel.
Starring Tom Hollander in the title role with a superb cast including Rebecca Front, Ian McShane, Phoebe Nicholls, Richard McCabe and Alison Brie.
With newcomers Stefanie Martini (Mary) and Harry Richardson (Frank) making a big impression at the start of what are set to be notable acting careers.
Starting on ITV at 9pm this Sunday (March 6) Doctor Thorne is a glorious three part treat.
Filmed in some of the most striking locations England has to offer.
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