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Scottish Sun
16 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
ITV confirms air date of Jodie Whittaker drama – a year after it was dropped
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ITV has confirmed the air date for Jodie Whittaker's new drama - a year after it was mysteriously dropped. The former Doctor Who star will front the series, which is now set to hit screens later this month. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 ITV confirms air date of Jodie Whittaker drama – a year after it was dropped Credit: Paramount+ 5 One Night vanished from Paramount+ - just three months after landing on the platform Credit: Paramount+ One Night follows Jodie Whittaker alongside Yael Stone and Nicole da Silva as three friends bound by a dark secret that resurfaces years later, threatening to tear their lives apart. The gritty drama promises twists, tension, and powerhouse performances from its all-star cast. A month after Aussie drama One Night dropped in the UK last November, it vanished from Paramount+ without warning — just three months after landing on the platform. At the time, bosses blamed a shift towards 'Hollywood-style' content with mass appeal, alongside cost-cutting moves. more on itv ISLE SAY Maya Jama offered 8-figure sum by ITV to stay on Love Island amid Netflix interest Now ITV has swooped in to bring the series back, giving fans the chance to watch — or discover it for the first time. The full drama will stream from Saturday, August 16, with the first episode also airing on ITV1 that night. One Night marked Jodie's first TV role since making history as Doctor Who's first female Time Lord. The 41-year-old star said she was drawn to the project because it tackled a story about sexual assault in a way she found 'completely unique' — offering a fresh and powerful perspective on a difficult subject. She told the Metro: "'What made this completely unique to me and completely engrossing was the change of POV. "Very often it's told from outside in – there's an investigation, there's detectives, there's people working things out. Jodie Whittaker speaks out on Doctor Who future "This is about the decimation something like that can have. "It's also about how the event – whether it happened a minute ago or 20 years ago – is defining for a group of women that it affects, particularly this friendship group. "But also what it's about is how we all survive something like that and who owns memory, who has the right to tell stories, and especially if that story is true." The Sun revealed in April how Doctor Who could be facing the axe - with lead Ncuti Gatwa poised to quit and crew claiming to be laid off. Jodie - who played the Thirteenth Doctor - spoke out about the show's future. During an interview with Off Air with Jane and Fi, Jodie was asked whether the programme could "come back bigger and brighter." She replied: "Every time there's a Doctor Who, I think there's some comment. "I don't necessarily read anything to do with it now, but I watch it and I'm a huge fan of Ncuti [Gatwa]. "There is nothing more loyal and more beautiful than the Whovian community." Jodie added: "So I don't think necessarily its fandom's reducing any way. "So on a grown up basis of statistics, I've no idea, I'm completely unqualified." The Sun previously told how show bosses have postponed any decision until Ncuti's second season has aired later this year. His first series, which began last May, attracted between 2.25million and 3.18million viewers. The actor is already believed to have filmed his regeneration exit scene — and crew fear the BBC will shelve the show after 62 years. Meanwhile, Jodie has also teamed up with Suranne Jones for a thrilling new heist drama called Frauds. The two queens of the small screen star as duo Bert and Sam, whose intertwined past resurfaces in the setting of Southern Spain after a decade of separation. Bert, played by Suranne, is fresh from a spell in a Spanish prison but hellbent on one final, multi-million-pound art heist so calls on old pal Sam (Whittaker). The six-parter, which will air later this year on ITV, was filmed in Spain in January and also stars Karan Gill, Christian Cooke and Talisa Garcia. One Night is streaming on ITVX from Saturday August 16 and will air that night at 9.30pm on ITV1. 5 The drama One Night tackles sexual assault from a fresh and powerful perspective Credit: Paramount+ 5 Doctor Who could be facing the axe after its "woke storylines" and a decline in ratings Credit: BBC
The Sun
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
ITV confirms air date of Jodie Whittaker drama – a year after it was dropped
ITV has finally confirmed the air date for Jodie Whittaker's new drama — a year after it was mysteriously dropped from schedules. The former Doctor Who star will front the long-awaited series, which is now set to hit screens later this month. 5 One Night follows Jodie Whittaker alongside Yael Stone and Nicole da Silva as three friends bound by a dark secret that resurfaces years later, threatening to tear their lives apart. The gritty drama promises twists, tension, and powerhouse performances from its all-star cast. A month after Aussie drama One Night dropped in the UK last November, it vanished from Paramount+ without warning — just three months after landing on the platform. At the time, bosses blamed a shift towards ' Hollywood -style' content with mass appeal, alongside cost-cutting moves. Now ITV has swooped in to bring the series back, giving fans the chance to watch — or discover it for the first time. The full drama will stream from Saturday, August 16, with the first episode also airing on ITV1 that night. One Night marked Jodie's first TV role since making history as Doctor Who's first female Time Lord. The 41-year-old star said she was drawn to the project because it tackled a story about sexual assault in a way she found 'completely unique' — offering a fresh and powerful perspective on a difficult subject. She told the Metro: "'What made this completely unique to me and completely engrossing was the change of POV. "Very often it's told from outside in – there's an investigation, there's detectives, there's people working things out. Jodie Whittaker speaks out on Doctor Who future "This is about the decimation something like that can have. "It's also about how the event – whether it happened a minute ago or 20 years ago – is defining for a group of women that it affects, particularly this friendship group. "But also what it's about is how we all survive something like that and who owns memory, who has the right to tell stories, and especially if that story is true." The Sun revealed in April how Doctor Who could be facing the axe - with lead Ncuti Gatwa poised to quit and crew claiming to be laid off. Jodie - who played the Thirteenth Doctor - spoke out about the show's future. During an interview with Off Air with Jane and Fi, Jodie was asked whether the programme could "come back bigger and brighter." She replied: "Every time there's a Doctor Who, I think there's some comment. "I don't necessarily read anything to do with it now, but I watch it and I'm a huge fan of Ncuti [Gatwa]. "There is nothing more loyal and more beautiful than the Whovian community." Jodie added: "So I don't think necessarily its fandom's reducing any way. "So on a grown up basis of statistics, I've no idea, I'm completely unqualified." The Sun previously told how show bosses have postponed any decision until Ncuti's second season has aired later this year. His first series, which began last May, attracted between 2.25million and 3.18million viewers. The actor is already believed to have filmed his regeneration exit scene — and crew fear the BBC will shelve the show after 62 years. Meanwhile, Jodie has also teamed up with Suranne Jones for a thrilling new heist drama called Frauds. The two queens of the small screen star as duo Bert and Sam, whose intertwined past resurfaces in the setting of Southern Spain after a decade of separation. Bert, played by Suranne, is fresh from a spell in a Spanish prison but hellbent on one final, multi-million-pound art heist so calls on old pal Sam (Whittaker). The six-parter, which will air later this year on ITV, was filmed in Spain in January and also stars Karan Gill, Christian Cooke and Talisa Garcia. One Night is streaming on ITVX from Saturday August 16 and will air that night at 9.30pm on ITV1. 5 5 5
Metro
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Doctor Who star's show dropped from UK streaming service confirms ITV launch
More than a year after it was pulled off Paramount Plus, a mystery drama starring Jodie Whittaker is returning to UK screens. A month after it aired in Australia, the series One Night was made available to UK viewers in November 2024. The six-part series followed friends Tess (Jodie), Simone (Nicole da Silva) and Hat (Yael Stone), whose lives have been changed by 'the traumatic events of one night in their hometown twenty years previously'. It was teased of the show: 'One Night is the story of three women whose bond was all but destroyed by the traumatic events of one night 20 years ago. 'Since then, Simone has harboured secret hopes of becoming a novelist but most of her haphazard attempts have been shoved into her bottom drawer. Now, at the age of 40, she has finally written the one story she could never get out of her mind, and her debut manuscript has become an unexpected overnight success. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. 'But it soon becomes apparent that the devastating story the book tells doesn't exclusively belong to her. At the heart of Simone's novel is a tragedy which also happened to Tess (Jodie Whittaker) and Hat (Yael Stone), her two childhood best friends. 'As it becomes harder to prise fact from fiction, one person's memory and story from another's, the book threatens to derail all their friendships, bringing old traumas to the surface of the small coastal community where they grew up, and stirring its perpetrators, who want to make it all go away.' Despite it being labelled a 'very solid crime drama' by critics, One Night suddenly disappeared from Paramount after just three months. It was explained at the time that this was due to the platform reportedly shifts towards a focus on Hollywood-style content with mass appeal and wider cost-savings efforts. However, ITV has now announced it will be bringing the show back and allowing viewers to tune in again – or for the first time. One Night will now stream in full from Saturday August 16 and will also air that night on ITV1. At the time of its release, The Guardian wrote the following about One Night: 'The overall effect is very much of an Australian Big Little Lies – a female-centred story played out mostly amongst affluent people in shiny clothes and shinier houses.' To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'With strong performances and a diverse cast, it demands attention — but its biggest triumph may just be in the conversations it sparks after its watched,' The London Evening Standard shared. 'The show might have benefitted from unspooling its central narrative over fewer episodes because after the halfway mark the drama becomes less character-driven, skating into crime mystery territory. But the acting throughout One Night is incredible,' The Age added. One Night was the first TV role since playing the first female Doctor for Jodie. Reflecting on what drew her to the project, the 41-year-old actress explained that the drama depicted a story about sexual assault in a way that felt 'completely unique' to her. 'What made this completely unique to me and completely engrossing was the change of POV [point of view],' she told Metro. 'Very often it's told from outside in – there's an investigation, there's detectives, there's people working things out. This is about the decimation something like that can have. 'It's also about how the event – whether it happened a minute ago or 20 years ago – is defining for a group of women that it affects, particularly this friendship group. But also what it's about is how we all survive something like that and who owns memory, who has the right to tell stories, and especially if that story is true.' More Trending One Night was created and written by the award-winning Emily Ballou (The Slap, Taboo) and directed by Catherine Millar (The Twelve, The Secrets She Keeps) and Lisa Matthews (Doctor Doctor). It also stars Kat Stewart, George Mason, Erroll Shand, Noni Hazlehurst, Tina Bursill (Doctor Doctor), William Zappa, Damien Strouthos and Jillian Nguyen. One Night is streaming on ITVX from Saturday August 16. It will air that night at 9.30pm on ITV1. View More » A version of this article was originally published on February 5, 2024. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Maya Jama 'offered millions to stay on Love Island as Netflix tries to poach her' MORE: Comedian reveals he 'got cameraman sacked for filming up female colleague's skirt' MORE: Sci-fi fans can binge all 4 seasons of 'mind-blowing' series for free on ITVX
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Suranne Jones looks VERY different with scruffy blonde bob as she transforms for new ITV heist drama Frauds with Jodie Whittaker
Suranne Jones looks very different with a scruffy blonde bob as her character in upcoming ITV heist drama Frauds. The new six-part show, created by Suranne and Annie-Marie O'Connor, is set to hit our screens later this year. Now a sneak peek of the actress as her alter-ego Bert in the drama, and her co-star Jodie Whittaker, has been shared. Suranne, who usually rocks dark hair, can be seen sitting in the passenger seat of a red car with much lighter locks. Meanwhile Jodie, who plays Sam in the programme, looks concerned gazing over at her from the driver's seat. ITV's official press release alongside the images says: 'As Sam has sought a low-key life, Bert's release from a Spanish prison for compassionate reasons reignites her ambition for one final, significant score. 'On the pretext of one final, multi-million-pound art heist, Bert attempts to lure Sam out of retirement, but at what cost? 'Can Sam stay one step ahead of her former friend, who is clearly capable of treachery? 'Or will the push and pull of their toxic friendship see them both ruined before they are able to pull off the job?' Suranne and Jodie are joined by Horacio Colomé, Talisa Garcia, Abdul Salis, Karan Gill, Elizabeth Berrington, Lee Boardman and Christian Cooke on the show. The likes of Thais Martin, Kate Fleetwood, Javier Taboada and Nansi Nsue are part of the star-studded cast too. Frauds will follow Bert fulfil her 'one final job' after spending 10 years in a Spanish prison. ITV announced that Frauds had been commissioned in January 2025. Suranne said at the time: 'Working on Frauds with Anne-Marie and Monumental for the last 2 years has been a wild ride. 'We took the idea of toxic female friendship and turned it on its head to give the heist genre an emotional heartbeat. 'I have always wanted to work with Jodie, and now I am. 'I hope you love Bert and Sam and all they get up to as much as we do.' Senior Drama Commissioning Editor at ITV, Helen Ziegler, said: 'We are delighted to be working with Suranne, Anne Marie and the brilliant team at Monumental on their unique take on a heist show. 'At its heart this is a story of a complex, surprising friendship, which asks if Sam and Bert can pull together for one last job, or whether the past will derail them. 'Suranne and Jodie are two incredible actors and it'll be thrilling to see what they bring to the central characters.' Frauds was written by Anne-Marie O'Connor, while Giulia Gandini directed the drama. The executive producers include Anne-Marie, Suranne, Debra Hayward, Alison Carpenter and Jill Forbes. The producer is Pat Tookey-Dickson and the company used was Monumental Television. It comes after Netflix released its first trailer for the-hotly anticipated political thriller Hostage starring Suranne Jones - and fans are already saying the same thing. The high-stakes drama is anchored by a powerful performance from English actress Suranne. The 46-year-old Vigil star not only plays the UK Prime Minister, but she also held a vital role as executive producer, marking her first project with Netflix.
The Sun
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Two queens of British TV join forces for thrilling new ITV drama
SURANNE JONES and Jodie Whittaker have teamed up for a thrilling new heist drama called Frauds. The two queens of the small screen star as duo Bert and Sam, whose intertwined past resurfaces in the setting of Southern Spain after a decade of separation. 4 4 4 Bert, played by Suranne, is fresh from a spell in a Spanish prison but hellbent on one final, multi-million-pound art heist so calls on old pal Sam (Whittaker). The six-parter, which will air later this year on ITV, was filmed in Spain in January and also stars Karan Gill, Christian Cooke and Talisa Garcia. It was created by Suranne and Maryland's Anne-Marie O'Connor, who wrote the script. Suranne said: 'We took the idea of toxic female friendship and turned it on its head to give the heist genre an emotional heartbeat. "I have always wanted to work with Jodie, and now I am. I hope you love Bert and Sam and all they get up to as much as we do." LoD PALS ARE TREK MATES? 4 ADRIAN DUNBAR is hoping to do a TV travelogue with his Line of Duty co-star Neil Morrissey. The pair – pals since drama school 40 years ago – filmed an episode of ITV's DNA Journey together in 2023, which saw them tour the UK exploring their family histories. Adrian told the White Wine Question Time podcast: 'Hopefully we might get on the road again, because we have such a good time together. Of Line Of Duty returning he said: 'We're all kind of waiting on the BBC to say 'Yay, it's all happening, let's go'. They'll make some kind of statement sometime. But he admitted: 'I'll need to lose a bit of weight to get back into the uniform.'
