BBC Two wants more Guilt
BBC Two and BBC Scotland have greenlit another series of Guilt, co-produced by Expectation and Happy Tramp North.
Neil Forsyth returns to write the drama with the second run comprising 4 x 60 eps; filming will take place in Scotland later this year.
The first series starred Mark Bonnar and Jamie Sives as two disparate brothers, united by guilt when they accidentally run over and kill an old man on a darkened street. Other cast included Emun Elliot, Bill Paterson, Sian Brooke, Ruth Bradley and Ellie Haddington. Casting for series two will be announced in the coming months.
Patrick Holland, Controller, BBC Two, says: “Neil Forsyth’s Guilt was a dark gem in last year’s schedules and I am delighted that the team is returning for a new series. It was a real treat to have Neil’s sharp writing and the wonderful performances, weaving a brilliant tale of lies, deception and skulduggery. Audiences across the UK await series two with relish.”
The second series will be executive produced by Nel Webster for Happy Tramp North and Nerys Evans for Expectation.
Also on The Knowledge
BBC Mitford drama resumes production
Once of the first major UK dramas to get cameras rolling again following the Covid-19 suspension is The Pursuit of Love, Emily Mortimer’s adaptation of Nancy Mitford’s novel.Filming begins today in the West Country.
Britbox confirms more drama originals
Britbox has announced a tranche of four original drama commissions including a six-parter that marks Irvine Welsh’s television debut.
Idris Elba to receive BAFTA Special Award
Actor/writer/producer Idris Elba will receive the BAFTA Special Award for creative contribution to television on 31 July.
Grantchester goes to Series 6
ITV has commissioned a sixth run of period drama Grantchester, starring Robson Green and Tom Brittney.
John Boyega, Jack Reynor on for IRA thriller
A starry cast led by John Boyega, Jack Reynor, Jodie Turner-Smith and Felicity Jones are gearing up to film IRA thriller Borderland in the UK towards the end of the year.
VFX firm makes manikins and 3D-printed PPE
Manikins made by a company providing prosthetics, VFX and props for the film and television industry are being used for training medical staff on the use of ventilation of Covid-19 patients.
