Jamie Stalcup

Filming has begun for the six-part drama Bookish, a new series created by Emmy Award-winning writer Mark Gatiss (Sherlock, Doctor Who) for UKTV’s Alibi.

The Split, created and written by Abi Morgan (River, Suffragette, The Hour), is set to return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer later this year with a two-part special after the success of its three seasons.

Prime Video has given a straight-to-series order for The Girlfriend, based on Michelle Frances’ thriller novel of the same name.

The Channel 4 Writing for Television Awards have opened the 2024 call for entries for new writers based in the North of England.

I Fought the Law, based on Ann Ming’s book For the Love of Julie, is being produced for ITV by Hera Pictures, in association with All3Media International.

Prime Video has ordered a series adaptation of Alafair Burke’s thriller novel The Better Sister from Tomorrow Studios, with Jessica Biel (The Sinner, Candy) and Elizabeth Banks (Call Jane, Pitch Perfect) to star and executive produce.

Inter Medya has signed a licensing deal that will see Deception (Aldatmak) debut on Telefe and Chilevisión, both owned by Paramount, in Argentina and Chile, respectively.

Submarine, Night Train Media, Videoland and Zero Gravity have unveiled a slew of new cast members for their upcoming thriller Safe Harbor, represented by Eccho Rights.

The coming-of-age road trip film Firefly, from GMA Pictures and GMA Public Affairs, has landed on Prime Video for international viewers.

Alef UK, a stand-alone subsidiary of the Paris-based production house Alef One, has opened in London, with writer and director Gilles Bannier (Blue Lights, Trigger Point) as creative director.