Soldier Soldier stars reunite 34 years after classic ITV series ended in first look at new gripping drama
SOLDIER Soldier stars have reunited 34 years after their classic ITV series ended in the first look at a new gripping drama.
The new
Channel 5
miniseries sees the pair play opposite each other in a deadly game of cat and mouse.
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Soldier Soldier stars have reunited 34 years after their classic ITV series ended in the first look at a new gripping drama
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Catch You Later sees Jason Watkins and Robson Green reunited in a new thriller
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Huw becomes convinced his new neighbour Patrick is a killer, thanks to three little words - Catch you later
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The new thriller entitled Catch You Later stars
A stalker who taunted his town, toying with his victims before killing them.
Patrick Harbottle (
And Huw becomes convinced his new neighbour is the killer, thanks to three little words - Catch you later.
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The actors first appeared together 34 years ago in the ITV drama
Later, they went on to play adversaries on the BBC drama Being Human, when Robson played a werewolf who went up against vampire Jason.
But now the stakes are much higher in the new tense drama - Catch you Later.
And Casualty actor
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Robson Green said: 'I am so stoked to be working alongside Jason Watkins again on the new Channel 5 drama, 'Catch You Later'.
"Jason is such a talented actor with a remarkable ability to bring depth and nuance to his characters.
"The psychological thriller aspect of the story promises to be a gripping ride, and I can't wait to dive into the cat-and-mouse dynamics that Tom Grieve has crafted.
Soldier Soldier stars reunite for new psychological drama - 34 years after classic ITV series aired
"It's going to be an unforgettable journey!'
Jason Watkins added: 'Really excited to do another Channel 5 thriller, after the success of Coma.
"This is a different prospect but has all the ingredients for another thrilling ride.
"So excited to work with Robson - and Sunetra.
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"Another complex and fascinating script: so looking forward to beginning filming!'
Paul Testar, Commissioning Editor, Drama, Channel 5 and Paramount+ commented: 'We're thrilled to bring this trio of brilliant actors in Jason, Robson and Sunetra to this fantastic and compelling story.
"It's a privilege to welcome Jason and Sunetra back to Channel 5 and we are delighted to have Robson in one of our dramas for the first time.
"We think the Channel 5 audience is going to love Tom Grieves' fascinating cat and mouse thriller.'
Mike Benson, Managing Director, Clapperboard also added: 'When we first read Tom's original treatment for Catch You Later we were utterly compelled – the characters, tone and world were so well drawn even at that early stage – and the project and scripts have developed into something really special.
"We are especially thrilled to finally have the chance to work with
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Jason and Robson star in a deadly game of Cat and Mouse in the new 5 thriller
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The pair previously starred opposite each other in Soldier Soldier and Being Human
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