Huge U&Dave update as TV station announces first original drama series
The U&Dave channel has announced its first ever original drama series - a new high pace police crime series called Hit Point. Described as 'an adrenaline-charged blend of high-stakes crime thriller and sizzling romantic drama' it follows thirty something detectives Leo and Bella as their latest case pulls them into a dangerous West London underworld.
On the hunt for answers, the lines between their personal and professional lives blur with every twist and betrayal. The script also hopes to mix razor-sharp humour with heart-stopping action. The six-part series will also be available to stream on U when it comes out next year.
BAFTA-winner Howard Overman has written the drama, and he said: 'We are all excited at Urban Myth Films to be teaming up with UKTV on Hit Point. It's been a joy to create a show that blends high-octane thrills with heart, humour and a love story at its core.
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'We have a talented crew of industry experts bringing Leo and Bella's world to life, and I can't wait for audiences to dive into the twists, turns and surprises we have in store.'
Helen Perry, head of drama commissioning for UKTV, added: 'Hit Point is a cop show like no other. With his singular voice, Howard has crafted a tense crime thriller that's driven by a characterful will-they, won't-romance. It's a distinctive genre mash-up, full of heart, humour and action-packed sequences.
"It's the perfect first scripted drama commission for U&Dave and U, and a marker of our ambition for drama on the channel.'
Hit Point is the first original drama commission for U&Dave, but just the latest scripted drama for UKTV. In February this year, the network's streaming service U and free-to-air channel U&Drama launched the reimagined Bergerac to an average of 2.4million viewers.
Starring Damien Moloney in the title role and written by Toby Whithouse, Bergerac will return for a second series next year.
U&Dave is UKTV's free-to-air entertainment channel, home to original entertainment commissioning like Will & Ralf Should Know Better, Guy Martin: Proper Jobs, Silence is Golden and BAFTA-winning Big Zuu's Big Eats.
All U&Dave programming can be found on U, UKTV's free streaming service with over 9000 hours of content from UKTV's free-to-air channels U&Dave, U&Drama, U&Yesterday and U&W, as well as programming exclusive to U.
Hit Point starts filming next month and airs on U and U&Dave in 2026. Casting news will be announced at a later date.
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