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Crime drama series Karen Pirie is back with a new set of mysteries to unravel. Set in Scotland, the show has begun production on its second series, which will air on ITV, Itvx, Stv, and Stv Player. Based on Val McDermid’s novel A Darker Domain, the show follows the fearless young Scottish investigator, Pirie, who […]

ITV’s Crime Drama “Karen Pirie” Now Filming Series 2...

A swank Caribbean destination wedding suddenly turns disastrous in the action thriller Something in the Water. Directed by Hayley Easton Street and written by Cat Clarke, the gripping battle-for-survival tale recalls the jump-seat scares found in Fall and 47 Meters Down. Like those films, Something in the Water revolves around several women fighting for their lives as they battle brutal twists of fate in a natural environment.

But theres some humor in this film (and sharks). The emotionally fraught story revolves around Meg (Hiftu Quasem of Ten Percent), who agrees to attend her friend Lizzies (Outlanders Lauren Lyle) in the tropics, along with pals Cam (Nicole Rieko Setsuko) and Ruth (Ellouise Shakespeare-Hart). The arrival of Megs former partner, Kayla (Natalie Mitson), triggers Meg as the two survived a traumatic event in the past. When the ladies take a girls day out on the water, none of them could have predicted the terror that awaits them.

Outlander and Karen Pirie actress Lauren Lyle has signed on for Netflix drama series Toxic Town, which tells the true story of a town in England where babies were born with limb defects. As reported by Deadline, Lyle will be joining a star-studded cast that includes Sex Education‘s Aimee Lou Wood, Doctor Who‘s Jodie Whittaker, The Full Monty‘s Robert Carlyle, and Bridgerton‘s Claudia Jessie. The show is being written by Jack Thorne whose previous credits include His Dark Materials. (Credit: Starz) Meanwhile, Black Mirror‘s Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones’ Broke & Bones production is attached to the upcoming series as producers. A recent BAFTA-winner for her titular role in BritBox‘s Karen Pirie, Lyle is best known for playing the feisty Marsali Fraser in Outlander, which she’s appeared in since Season 3. The step-daughter to Sam Heughan‘s Jamie Fraser, Lyle’s character has been a fan-favorite since joining the ensemble.

"Loch Henry" is the second episode of Black Mirror season 6, and the eerie tale features a small ensemble cast of noteworthy actors. In the episode, a pair of documentary filmmakers travel to a remote Scottish village to film the local nature but soon find themselves entangled in the story of the town's dark past. Penned by showrunner Charlie Brooker and directed by Sam Miller, the episode isn't as tech-centric as the usual Black Mirror fare, but "Loch Henry" puts its emphasis on the past in order to make commentary about issues in the present day.

Black Mirror first debuted back in 2011 and quickly garnered acclaim for its anthology style that drew comparisons to an updated version of The Twilight Zone. Black Mirror was eventually picked up as a Netflix exclusive, and it has gone on to become a more star-studded affair with each new season. Weaving tales of tech-gone-awry and dystopian futures,...

ITV Studios has secured sales and pre-sales deals for more than 1,000 hours of content across its catalog of scripted and non-scripted content, ahead of the Asia TV Forum and Market.

“Nolly,” the three-part drama from BAFTA-winning writer Russell T. Davies and produced by Nicola Shindler’s Quay Street Productions, has been acquired by Pumpkin Film in China, Now TV in Hong Kong and Tvnz in New Zealand. Tvnz has has also licensed relationship drama “You & Me,” teen drama “Tell Me Everything,” “The Walk-In,” “The Dry,” “Tom Jones,” season two of “The Tower” and season 4 of “The Bay.”

In Japan, Tfc/Star Channel has licensed World Productions’ International Emmy award-winning “Vigil.” Cineplex in Thailand for TrueVisions has also acquired “Vigil,” along with season 3 of Tall Story Pictures’ “The Bay” and celebrated comedy series “Schitt’s Creek.”

In India, four-part drama “Litvinenko,” starring David Tennant, has been acquired by Viacom18, with Tvod rights going to BookMyShow Stream.

One of two major fantasy television hits this year came in the form of a Lord of the Rings show. Amazon’s The Rings of Power boasted huge numbers when the big-budget series premiered. It was a big investment for the streaming company and the Tolkien brand, Middle-Earth Productions, looks to expand to many areas of media for the franchise.

Season 2 was inevitable for the show, and Amazon Studios has just announced the cast for the next year of the series:

Oliver Alvin-wilson

Oliver Alvin-Wilson’s television credits include The Bay (ITV), as “Guy Townsend,” Murder in Provence (ITV) as “Luc Martinez,” Collateral (BBC) as ”Chips Benson” and Lovesick (Netflix) as “Alex.” In film, Oliver has been seen in Harkness, Wonder Woman 1984, and The Huntsman. Stuart Bowman

Stuart Bowman can currently be seen in the television series The Pact (BBC), Karen Pirie (ITV), and The Control Room (BBC). Gavi Singh Chera...

“Bridgerton” Season 2 breakout Calam Lynch has joined “Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” cast, along with new additions Oliver Alvin-Wilson, Stuart Bowman, Gavi Singh Chera, William Chubb, Kevin

Eldon, Will Keen and Selina Lo.

The eight new members join previously announced Season 2 additions Gabriel Akuwudike, Yasen “Zates” Atour, Ben Daniels, Amelia Kenworthy, Nia Towle and Nicholas Woodeson.

Sam Hazeldine was also recently announced as a replacement for “Game of Thrones” alumnus Joseph Mawle as antagonist Adar.

As is custom for the series, character details for all are being kept under wraps.

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Lynch broke out in Netflix’s second season of “Bridgerton” with the role of Theo Sharpe, a love interest of sorts to the stubborn Eloise (Claudia Jessie). Other television credits include Channel 4’s “Derry Girls” and BBC’s “Mrs. Wilson.

Putting a wash on. Attending a school reunion. Making a lasagne. Just some of the things you might have been doing instead of watching TV in 2022. Whatever kept you away from the box, it was a mistake. What you should have been doing is catching up on the below – a selection of British sci-fi, supernatural drama, crime thrillers, and comedy. Because what’s better than the comfortable joy of watching fictional characters live their complicated lives, taking all the risks and making all the mistakes? Almost nothing. Unless you’re the sort of person who puts double cream and three types of cheese in your lasagne, in which case, carry on, you’re doing the Lord’s work.

As 2022 nears its conclusion, here are the new British TV shows that if you missed them on release, deserve your time and attention.

Somewhere Boy Stream on: All4 (UK only)

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Monte-Carlo TV Festival Unveils Competition Lineup

The Monte-Carlo Television Festival has signaled its intention to host an in-person event on June 18-22 by announcing its competition lineup. Some 27 programs from 14 countries have been officially selected to compete, with winners announced at the Golden Nymph Awards Ceremony on June 22 at the Grimaldi Forum Monaco. The nominees include Keshet series Line In The Sand and HBO Max/Channel 4’s AIDS crisis drama It’s A Sin. The full lineup can be found here. Laurent Puons, CEO of the Monte-Carlo Television Festival, said: “We have wide-ranging and exceptional global content nominated for Golden Nymph Awards. The number of programs participating in the competition, shows the ever-growing interest of productions and talent to claim this trophy, a timeless symbol of internationally recognized quality. This enthusiasm confirms that our event remains the pre-eminent Festival in Europe.”

‘Outlander’s Lauren Lyle Joins ITV’s ‘Karen Pirie...