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Scotsman
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Karen Pirie viewers bemoan ITV schedule decision
Karen Pirie was not on at the usual time on Sunday night - and fans were not happy 😅 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Karen Pirie was disrupted by the Euro 2025 final. The Lionesses' triumph caused the ITV drama to be delayed. Viewers were forced to wait an extra hour last night (July 27). Eager viewers who tuned in expecting to find out what happened next in Karen Pirie were left bemoaning changes to the TV schedule. The crime drama was pushed back an hour due to the final of the Women's Euros 2025. Lauren Lyle is back once again to lead the cast of the Scotland-set series - nearly three years after it first debuted. Both ITV and STV rescheduled the start time for the show last night (July 27). Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Based on the novels by Val McDermid, the programme tackles one cold case mystery each season. Each episode runs for nearly two hours, including adverts, and the delay meant a late night for fans. Karen Pirie viewers bemoan TV schedule change Lauren Lyle as Karen Pirie in series 2 episode 2. | ITV Returning after almost three years away last weekend (July 20), the first episode of the second series started at 8pm. However the second instalment was pushed back an hour yesterday (July 27) and started at the later time of 9pm - meaning a finish of around 11pm. The decision to change Karen Pirie's timing over the weekend was due to ITV/ STV broadcasting the final of the Women's 2025 Euros. It saw England retain the title they had previously won in 2022 - with a penalty shootout triumph over Spain. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Despite coverage starting at 3.30pm, it ran all the way until 9pm on the channels - a decision that many viewers took to social media to complain about. One wrote: '#itvsport OK England are the champions get this off milking it to the end get Karen Pirie on or has it been cancelled cos of this overkill.' Another added: 'Even the BBC come off the football earlier than ITV. There are some very unhappy Karen Pirie fans.' A person wrote: 'So England's women footballers win a competition… STV decides I would rather watch the celebrations and never ending analysis rather than Karen Pirie ,which I have been looking forward to.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad One echoed: 'Where's the next episode of Karen Pirie? The game's over.' Were you caught out by the change to the TV schedule last night - and did you stay up to watch Karen Pirie? Let me know by email: . If you love TV, check out our Screen Babble podcast to get the latest in TV and film.
Scotsman
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Karen Pirie viewers bemoan ITV schedule decision
Karen Pirie was not on at the usual time on Sunday night - and fans were not happy 😅 Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Karen Pirie was disrupted by the Euro 2025 final. The Lionesses' triumph caused the ITV drama to be delayed. Viewers were forced to wait an extra hour last night (July 27). Eager viewers who tuned in expecting to find out what happened next in Karen Pirie were left bemoaning changes to the TV schedule. The crime drama was pushed back an hour due to the final of the Women's Euros 2025. Lauren Lyle is back once again to lead the cast of the Scotland-set series - nearly three years after it first debuted. Both ITV and STV rescheduled the start time for the show last night (July 27). Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Based on the novels by Val McDermid, the programme tackles one cold case mystery each season. Each episode runs for nearly two hours, including adverts, and the delay meant a late night for fans. Karen Pirie viewers bemoan TV schedule change Lauren Lyle as Karen Pirie in series 2 episode 2. | ITV Returning after almost three years away last weekend (July 20), the first episode of the second series started at 8pm. However the second instalment was pushed back an hour yesterday (July 27) and started at the later time of 9pm - meaning a finish of around 11pm. The decision to change Karen Pirie's timing over the weekend was due to ITV/ STV broadcasting the final of the Women's 2025 Euros. It saw England retain the title they had previously won in 2022 - with a penalty shootout triumph over Spain. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Despite coverage starting at 3.30pm, it ran all the way until 9pm on the channels - a decision that many viewers took to social media to complain about. One wrote: '#itvsport OK England are the champions get this off milking it to the end get Karen Pirie on or has it been cancelled cos of this overkill.' Another added: 'Even the BBC come off the football earlier than ITV. There are some very unhappy Karen Pirie fans.' A person wrote: 'So England's women footballers win a competition… STV decides I would rather watch the celebrations and never ending analysis rather than Karen Pirie ,which I have been looking forward to.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad One echoed: 'Where's the next episode of Karen Pirie? The game's over.' Were you caught out by the change to the TV schedule last night - and did you stay up to watch Karen Pirie? Let me know by email: .
Scotsman
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Who is in the cast for Karen Pirie season 2? Full list
Karen Pirie returns for another episode on ITV - but who is in the cast? 📺 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Karen Pirie's second season continues this weekend. ITV drama is tackling another cold case. But who is in the cast for this series? The acclaimed crime drama Karen Pirie has returned for a second series. Viewers faced an almost three year wait for brand new episodes - but it is finally over. Lauren Lyle leads the cast of the Scotland-set thriller on ITV. The show is based on the books by Val McDermid of the same name. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Each season of the show features three feature length episodes - and tackles cold case mysteries. Karen Pirie will continue in just a matter of hours. What time is Karen Pirie on tonight? Karen Pirie was filmed in location throughout Scotland. | ITV The crime drama's second series will reach its midpoint tonight (July 27). Having returned to the small screen last weekend, Karen Pirie is back with another episode. It is due to start at 8pm on ITV1/ STV this evening, it has been confirmed. The episode is due to finish at approximately 10pm, running for two hours including adverts. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The preview for tonight's episode, via Radio Times , reads: 'With the suspects in focus, the team works together to dive deeper into the case and Catriona's life, while Karen hits a brick wall when she comes face to face with Adam's father Fergus. 'When Sir Broderick then makes a shock decision, can she prove her theory before the case is shut for good?' Who is in the cast of Karen Pirie season 2? Lauren Lyle is back to play the titular character in the crime series once again. Speaking about the show to The Independent, she said: 'Some people think 'ITV detective', and go to watch it and they're like, 'Woah. It's so not what I expected it to be.' And I love that.' She explained that the show has 'alerted my eyes to the way that we use the death of women for entertainment'. Lauren added: 'With this show, I feel like we've been so aware not to do that.' The cast for the ITV show includes: Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Lauren Lyle - DI Karen Pirie DC Jason 'Mint' Murray - Chris Jenks DS Phil Parhatka - Zach Wyatt River Wilde - Emer Kenny DCS Simon Lees - Steve John Shepherd Isla - Saskia Ashdown Catriona - Julia Brown Sir Broderick Grant - James Cosmo Lady Mary Grant - Frances Tomelty Fergus Sinclair - John Michie Bel Richmond - Rakhee Thakrar Who is new to cast for Karen Pirie season 2? Returning faces like Lauren Lyle and Zach Wyatt are joined by plenty of new actors in the latest season. It includes Saskia Ashdown who plays Isla in series 2 - who is described by ITV as an 'ambitious newcomer' who is planted by DCS Lee (Steve John Shepherd). The majority of the new faces are linked to the season's cold case involving the disappearance of Catriona (Julia Brown) and Adam Grant back in 1984. James Cosmo and Frances Tomelty play Cat's father (Sir Broderick) and mother (Lady Mary), while John Michie plays Adam's father Fergus Sinclair. Where do you know Karen Pirie cast from? Outside of her work as Karen Pirie, Lauren Lyle is known for playing the role of Marsali MacKimmie Fraser in Outlander. The character appeared in 25 episodes from series 3 to 6. Lauren also played Jade Antoniak in the first series of BBC's Vigil back in 2021. Most recently she had a role in Netflix's Toxic Town - as Dani Holliday - and also The Bombing of Pan Am 103 where she played June McCusker. If you love TV, check out our Screen Babble podcast to get the latest in TV and film.
Scotsman
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Who is in the cast for Karen Pirie season 2? Full list
Karen Pirie returns for another episode on ITV - but who is in the cast? 📺 Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Karen Pirie's second season continues this weekend. ITV drama is tackling another cold case. But who is in the cast for this series? The acclaimed crime drama Karen Pirie has returned for a second series. Viewers faced an almost three year wait for brand new episodes - but it is finally over. Lauren Lyle leads the cast of the Scotland-set thriller on ITV. The show is based on the books by Val McDermid of the same name. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Each season of the show features three feature length episodes - and tackles cold case mysteries. Karen Pirie will continue in just a matter of hours. What time is Karen Pirie on tonight? Karen Pirie was filmed in location throughout Scotland. | ITV The crime drama's second series will reach its midpoint tonight (July 27). Having returned to the small screen last weekend, Karen Pirie is back with another episode. It is due to start at 8pm on ITV1/ STV this evening, it has been confirmed. The episode is due to finish at approximately 10pm, running for two hours including adverts. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The preview for tonight's episode, via Radio Times , reads: 'With the suspects in focus, the team works together to dive deeper into the case and Catriona's life, while Karen hits a brick wall when she comes face to face with Adam's father Fergus. 'When Sir Broderick then makes a shock decision, can she prove her theory before the case is shut for good?' Who is in the cast of Karen Pirie season 2? Lauren Lyle is back to play the titular character in the crime series once again. Speaking about the show to The Independent, she said: 'Some people think 'ITV detective', and go to watch it and they're like, 'Woah. It's so not what I expected it to be.' And I love that.' She explained that the show has 'alerted my eyes to the way that we use the death of women for entertainment'. Lauren added: 'With this show, I feel like we've been so aware not to do that.' The cast for the ITV show includes: Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Lauren Lyle - DI Karen Pirie DC Jason 'Mint' Murray - Chris Jenks DS Phil Parhatka - Zach Wyatt River Wilde - Emer Kenny DCS Simon Lees - Steve John Shepherd Isla - Saskia Ashdown Catriona - Julia Brown Sir Broderick Grant - James Cosmo Lady Mary Grant - Frances Tomelty Fergus Sinclair - John Michie Bel Richmond - Rakhee Thakrar Who is new to cast for Karen Pirie season 2? Returning faces like Lauren Lyle and Zach Wyatt are joined by plenty of new actors in the latest season. It includes Saskia Ashdown who plays Isla in series 2 - who is described by ITV as an 'ambitious newcomer' who is planted by DCS Lee (Steve John Shepherd). The majority of the new faces are linked to the season's cold case involving the disappearance of Catriona (Julia Brown) and Adam Grant back in 1984. James Cosmo and Frances Tomelty play Cat's father (Sir Broderick) and mother (Lady Mary), while John Michie plays Adam's father Fergus Sinclair. Where do you know Karen Pirie cast from? Outside of her work as Karen Pirie, Lauren Lyle is known for playing the role of Marsali MacKimmie Fraser in Outlander. The character appeared in 25 episodes from series 3 to 6. Lauren also played Jade Antoniak in the first series of BBC's Vigil back in 2021. Most recently she had a role in Netflix's Toxic Town - as Dani Holliday - and also The Bombing of Pan Am 103 where she played June McCusker.
Daily Mail
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Karen Pirie viewers open-mouthed as EastEnders star pops up in ITV detective drama with VERY different look
Karen Pirie viewers have been left open-mouthed after a EastEnders star popped up in a new ITV detective drama with a distinctly different look. The second series of Karen Pirie, a series based on Val McDermid's Inspector Karen Pirie, fit our screens earlier this month. The show originally aired its first series on ITV in September 2022. It stars Lauren Lyle as DS/DI Karen Pirie, Chris Jenks as DC /DS Jason Murray, Zach Mywatt as DS Phil Parhatka and Rakhee Thakrar as Bel Richmond. ITVX's official synopsis reads: 'The relentless Scottish DI returns with a baffling new cold case. 'Can she crack the infamous 80s disappearance of an oil heiress and her son? BAFTA-winning drama starring Lauren Lyle.' And some have just realised where they recognise Dr. River Wilde from, the character who is Karen's best pal and professor of forensic anthropology and archaeology. Dr. River is played by actress Emer Kenny, 35, who has previously played a number of other roles in various TV shows. But many will remember her taking on the role of Zsa Zsa Carter in EastEnders in 2010. One said on the EastEnders Facebook fan page: 'Emer Kenny who played Zsa Zsa Carter is in the new ITV show Karen Pirie.' 'I thought it was her!' 'Same here I recognised her from somewhere.' The former soap star starred in 56 episodes and also appeared in the first and second series of EastEnders: E20. Her alter-ego is the daughter of Tina Carter (Luisa Bradshaw-White) and Mark Reynolds. She turned up in Walford and caused a scene after she kissed Peter Beale (Thomas Law) at a party in front of Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa). Zsa Zsa then appears in E20, where her relationship with Leon Small (Sam Attwater) plays out and decides to move to France in her van because of the drama. Not only that, she's also been a screen writer for the BBC soap for three episodes, with one in 2012, another in 2013 and another the following year. One of Emer's first roles was playing Gail in Coming Down the Mountain. She later played Kate in Freefall, Rebecca in Lesbian Vampire Killers and Joan Bartlett in Eric and Ernie. Between 2012 and 2014 she played Danielle Reeves in Pramface. She also played Hope in Beaver Falls, Rachel in Badults and Izzy in Siblings. Emer took on the role of Penelope Windermere between 2017 and 2021. Most recently she's appeared in The Duchess and The Curse. The actress has also done a lot of writing over the years for various TV shows. Some include EastEnders, Doctors, Holby City, Harlots, Save Me, Karen Pirie and The Curse. Emer is married to TV presenter Rick Edwards, 46 and the couple share one son. The pair tied the knot in 2016, but met three years prior at a Jessie Cave show, with Rick proposing just six weeks later. Earlier this week ITV viewers dubbed Karen Pirie 'the new Line Of Duty ' and binged through episodes. The show is produced by World Productions, the same company behind other hits including Bodyguard and Line Of Duty. Sunday's episode saw Detective Karen investigate a challenging kidnapping case when a man's body is found. The remaining episodes of the new season will air each Sunday evening on ITV1, and will be available to stream on ITVX. The new season of Karen Pirie was well-received by some fans who took to social media to rave. One posted on X: 'Enjoyable first episode of the new series, so intriguing I immediately binge-watched the other two on ITVX!' Another chimed in: 'I thought #KarenPirie was excellent TV, looking forward to next Sunday.' Someone else said: '35 minutes in and I'm hooked. This is brilliant #KarenPirie.' 'Feel like I've been waiting a lifetime for this new series of #KarenPirie,' one fan posted. 'The new Line of Duty I think!' someone else said, according to WalesOnline. Another reportedly added: 'Watched the first three episodes already! So good.' 'Tried watching #KarenPirie but really don't care about any character past or present. Boring drama by numbers.' The new season of Karen Pirie was well-received by some fans who took to social media to rave, though not everyone was so impressed The Mail's Christoper Stevens rated the drama an impressive five out of five stars. He described the story line and various 'plots as deep and dark as a coal mine shaft'. 'The characters aren't merely well drawn — they're alive, constantly seeking to understand and learn more about each other,' the critic gushed. Karen Pirie airs on ITV1 on Sundays at 8pm and streams on ITVX.
