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Channel 5 & Network 10 Team Up For Miniseries ‘Breathless’ Starring Charlie Brooks & Brett Tucker

Channel 5 and Australian broadcaster Network 10 - both of whom are now sister networks following the ViacomCBS merger - have teamed up for Breathless, a new four-part miniseries starring Charlie Brooks (EastEnders) and Brett Tucker (Station 19). Breathless tells the story of a British woman and her husband, who are seeking a fresh start in Australia after infidelity rocks their marriage. That’s the plan until they hire a young local nanny who isn’t as innocent as she appears and there are deadly consequences.

David Tennant Fronted Jules Verne Adaptation ‘Around The World In 80 Days’ Lands At BBC

Around The World In 80 Days has found a UK broadcaster.  Less than 24 hours after former Doctor Who star David Tennant was confirmed to lead the cast, the BBC has acquired the UK rights to the Jules Verne adaptation from Slim Film + Television and Federation Entertainment. No word on whether it will air on BBC One or BBC Two.

Channel 4 Renews ‘Ackley Bridge’ For Fourth Season; Format Tweaked To Half-Hour

Channel 4 has handed out a fourth season renewal to Ackley Bridge. As part of the renewal, the series' format is being tweaked and going forward it will be a half-hour show. Ackley Bridge's first three seasons were produced in an hour-long format. Ten episodes have been ordered for the show's fourth season, which is expected to air in September 2020.

Netflix UK Sets Premiere Date For ‘Locke & Key’

Locke & Key will premiere on Netflix UK on Friday February 7th, it has been announced. Locke & Key tells the story of the three Locke siblings, who, after their father is murdered under mysterious circumstances, move with their mother into their ancestral home, Keyhouse, which they discover is full of magical keys that may be connected to their father's death. As the Locke children explore the different keys and their unique powers, a mysterious demon awakens — and will stop at nothing to steal them.

BBC One Orders ‘Showtrial’ From ‘Line Of Duty’ Indie World Productions

BBC One has handed out a six episode series order to Showtrial, a drama series about a trial that grips the nation, placing victim and accused - as well as their families - at the heart of a media storm. It hails from Line Of Duty and Bodyguard indie World Productions.