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James Norton Cast As Lead In BBC One’s ‘McMafia’

War & PeaceWar & Peace star James Norton has been cast as the lead in BBC One's eight episode McMafia adaptation, TVWise has learned. "James Norton is at the top of his game and I know he will do justice to the riveting McMafia created by Hoss Amini and James Watkins", the BBC's Director of Content Charlotte Moore said in a statement.

Emilia Fox, Iain Glen & Sheila Hancock Join Sky1’s ‘Delicious’

Emilia FoxEmilia Fox (Silent Witness), Iain Glen (Game Of Thrones) and Sheila Hancock (The Boy In The Striped Pajamas) have signed on for starring roles opposite Dawn French in Sky's four-part event drama Delicious, TVWise has learned.

Sky1, Amazon Team Up For Roman Drama ‘Britannia’ Starring Kelly Reilly

Kelly ReillySky1 and Amazon Prime Video US are teaming up to co-produce Britannia, a ten part drama series set during the Roman Empire starring Kelly Reilly (Sherlock Holmes), Zoë Wanamaker (Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone) and David Morrissey (The Walking Dead).

‘Houdini & Doyle’ Cancelled After One Season

Houdini & DoyleHoudini & Doyle - the three way co-production between ITV Encore here in the UK, Fox in the United States and Global in Canada - has been cancelled after one single ten episode season, TVWise has confirmed.

BBC One Orders One-Off ‘Jonathan Creek’ Special

Jonathan CreekJonathan Creek is returning to BBC One. The corporation's flagship channel has ordered a one-off 90 minute special, in which Jonathan Creek will find himself in "real danger". Alan Davies and Sarah Alexander are both on-board to reprise their roles as Jonathan Creek and Polly Creek, respectively.