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ITV axes crime thriller Joan after one series - here's why

ITV axes crime thriller Joan after one series - here's why

Joan (series one), which aired on ITV back in 2024, is based on the true story of "notorious" 80s jewellery thief Joan Hannington (played by Turner).
The six-episode series was a hit with viewers, with millions tuning in to watch.
Fans of the show have been eagerly awaiting a second season.
One person, posting on Reddit group r/BritishTV, said: "I have just finished watching Joan, the real life story of diamond thief Joan Hannington.
"I thoroughly enjoyed this well-written mini series. Is there going to be a season 2?"
Another added: "Loved it. As someone who was in London in the 80s I thought that this was so well put together.
"The depiction and atmosphere of the time and the city was really well done. Story good, actors good. Would watch a second series."
While a third fan, posting on X (formerly Twitter), commented: "Just watched #Joan … now I want Series 2 already @itv."
Just watched #Joan … now I want Series 2 already @itv
However, ITV has now confirmed Joan has been scrapped after just one series due to cast availability.
An ITV spokesperson said: "ITV and Snowed-In Productions would love to produce another series of Joan.
"However, as a consequence of cast availability and following co-production discussions it has meant a second series wasn't possible."
You can watch all episodes of Joan, series one, now on ITVX.
ITV also shut down ITVBe, known for showing reality TV series such as The Only Way is Essex (TOWIE), in June.
The channel, which first launched in 2014, has been replaced by ITV Quiz.
Reality TV series such as The Real Housewives of Cheshire and TOWIE, which previously aired on ITVBe, have now been switched over to ITV2.
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ITV previously said: 'TOWIE and RHOCH join a rich schedule of returning formats, including Love Island and Big Brother, and exciting new commissions which are lined up throughout the remainder of 2025 on ITV2, and will continue to stream on ITVX.
'As the flagship commissions move across to their ITV2 broadcast home, ITV will retire the ITVBe brand from its portfolio in June 2025.
'ITV plans to use the channel slot as ITV Quiz, drawing on ITV's popular, market-leading UK quiz and game shows, and the success and learnings of ITVX FAST channels.'
ITVBe+1 (Channel 93) was also shut down early this month (July 16), as part of the latest Freeview update.
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