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Wales Online
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Martin Clunes' Welsh ITV drama 'axed' after just one season
Martin Clunes' Welsh ITV drama 'axed' after just one season Martin Clunes' ITV drama has been taken off air after one season as it "did not pull in the numbers". Martin Clunes' ITV series Out There will not be returning for a second season following insufficient ratings success. The show, which aired earlier this year, saw much loved actor portraying a father striving to shield his son from the grasp of drug dealers operating across county boundaries. This six-part series delved into the challenges posed by city-based drug gangs extending their activities into rural locations. In the drama, Martin's character was Welsh farmer Nathan Williams who finds himself entangled in a sinister criminal world. Nathan's son Johnny, brought to life by Louis Ashbourne Serkis—son of famed actors Andy Serkis and Lorraine Ashbourne— becomes a target for manipulation by these gangs. Speaking to The Sun, Martin expressed his disappointment, saying: "We were keen on doing a second series but ITV aren't, it seems. It didn't quite pull the numbers they wanted, unfortunately." In response, ITV acknowledged the show's strengths but remarked on its inability to attract a large viewership, stating: "We are really proud of Out There and would like to thank Martin and the production team for delivering a brilliant series." Martin Clunes' drama Out There has been axed over ratings (Image: ITV ) Martin Clunes supported by fans after poignant Instagram post following show READ MORE: The broadcaster further commented: "We do always hope to see our series return and we are sorry we didn't get this drama to connect with a big enough audience to see that happen." Buffalo Pictures, which has previously collaborated with Martin on the successful crime drama Manhunt, the beloved comedy-drama Doc Martin, and two wildlife programmes hosted by Clunes, produced Out There, reports the Express. Martin Clunes was "keen" to be in the drama again Previously the Doc Martin star spoke out to address the uncertainty for any budding actor in the world of TV while also discussing the possibility of returning to his GP role. The Men Behaving Badly star explained that the television industry is currently in a "funny state" with a real sense of "nervousness" and a lack of "confidence" being felt by all who work behind the cameras. ITV decided to take the drama off air due to ratings Article continues below Although Martin saw a great deal of success as the much loved GP on the hit series Doc Martin, it may come as a surprise to fans that he wasn't that eager for a reprisal. Speaking to the Express previously, he said: "I never got sick of it. There was never a negative thought about it, but it ended quite organically and I sort of don't miss it. It hasn't felt like having a limb off or anything." Doc Martin is still available for streaming on ITVX, Apple TV and Prime Video.
Rhyl Journal
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
ITV axe drama starring Martin Clunes after just one series
Out There premiered earlier this year and saw Clunes play the role of a father trying to protect his son after getting involved in a network of drug dealers. Last week, Clunes spoke about the series' future, sharing: "We were keen on doing a second series but ITV aren't, it seems. "It didn't quite pull the numbers they wanted, unfortunately." Get ready for the drama to double! We're SO excited to announce that Coronation Street and Emmerdale will be producing a special hour-long crossover episode 🎉 Read more here: According to The Sun, the low viewing figures were a surprise as Out There was produced by production company Buffalo Pictures, which has had past success. Buffalo Pictures has previously worked on hit shows, Manhunt and Doc Martin, which Clunes starred in. Confirming that Out There would not return, an ITV spokesperson said: "We are really proud of Out There and would like to thank Martin and the production team for delivering a brilliant series. 'We do always hope to see our series return, and we are sorry we didn't get this drama to connect with a big enough audience to see that happen.' Out There was a six-part series that explored the problem of drug dealers working in rural areas and crossing county lines. Recommended Reading ITV daytime shake-up to GMB, Lorraine and Loose Women Who are Britain's Got Talent 2025 finalists? Full list Reports huge ITV star could leave broadcaster amid overhaul of daytime schedule On the show, Clunes played Nathan Williams, a man who runs a farm which has been in his family for generations. Alongside Clunes, the series starred Louis Ashbourne Serkis, who is the son of actors Andy Serkis and Lorraine Ashbourne. The ITV series also starred Mark Lewis Jones, who is best known for appearing in Keeping Faith, The Lighthouse, Gangs of London and The Good Liar.
South Wales Guardian
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
ITV axe drama starring Martin Clunes after just one series
Out There premiered earlier this year and saw Clunes play the role of a father trying to protect his son after getting involved in a network of drug dealers. Last week, Clunes spoke about the series' future, sharing: "We were keen on doing a second series but ITV aren't, it seems. "It didn't quite pull the numbers they wanted, unfortunately." Get ready for the drama to double! We're SO excited to announce that Coronation Street and Emmerdale will be producing a special hour-long crossover episode 🎉 Read more here: According to The Sun, the low viewing figures were a surprise as Out There was produced by production company Buffalo Pictures, which has had past success. Buffalo Pictures has previously worked on hit shows, Manhunt and Doc Martin, which Clunes starred in. Confirming that Out There would not return, an ITV spokesperson said: "We are really proud of Out There and would like to thank Martin and the production team for delivering a brilliant series. 'We do always hope to see our series return, and we are sorry we didn't get this drama to connect with a big enough audience to see that happen.' Out There was a six-part series that explored the problem of drug dealers working in rural areas and crossing county lines. Recommended Reading ITV daytime shake-up to GMB, Lorraine and Loose Women Who are Britain's Got Talent 2025 finalists? Full list Reports huge ITV star could leave broadcaster amid overhaul of daytime schedule On the show, Clunes played Nathan Williams, a man who runs a farm which has been in his family for generations. Alongside Clunes, the series starred Louis Ashbourne Serkis, who is the son of actors Andy Serkis and Lorraine Ashbourne. The ITV series also starred Mark Lewis Jones, who is best known for appearing in Keeping Faith, The Lighthouse, Gangs of London and The Good Liar.
Powys County Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
ITV axe drama starring Martin Clunes after just one series
ITV has cancelled a primetime drama starring Martin Clunes, part of which was filmed in Powys, after just one series. Out There premiered earlier this year and saw Clunes play the role of a father trying to protect his son after getting involved in a network of drug dealers. Filming for the series took in various parts of Wales, including some farm scenes that were shot in the Brecon Beacon s. Last week, Clunes spoke about the series' future, sharing: "We were keen on doing a second series but ITV aren't, it seems. "It didn't quite pull the numbers they wanted, unfortunately." Get ready for the drama to double! We're SO excited to announce that Coronation Street and Emmerdale will be producing a special hour-long crossover episode 🎉 Read more here: — Coronation Street (@itvcorrie) May 13, 2025 According to The Sun, the low viewing figures were a surprise as Out There was produced by production company Buffalo Pictures, which has had past success. ITV axes Out There drama starring Martin Clunes Buffalo Pictures has previously worked on hit shows, Manhunt and Doc Martin, which Clunes starred in. Confirming that Out There would not return, an ITV spokesperson said: "We are really proud of Out There and would like to thank Martin and the production team for delivering a brilliant series. 'We do always hope to see our series return, and we are sorry we didn't get this drama to connect with a big enough audience to see that happen.' Out There was a six-part series that explored the problem of drug dealers working in rural areas and crossing county lines. On the show, Clunes played Nathan Williams, a man who runs a farm which has been in his family for generations. Alongside Clunes, the series starred Louis Ashbourne Serkis, who is the son of actors Andy Serkis and Lorraine Ashbourne.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
ITV axe primetime drama starring Martin Clunes after just one series
ITV has cancelled a primetime drama starring Martin Clunes after just one series. Out There premiered earlier this year and saw Clunes play the role of a father trying to protect his son after getting involved in a network of drug dealers. Last week, Clunes spoke about the series' future, sharing: "We were keen on doing a second series but ITV aren't, it seems. "It didn't quite pull the numbers they wanted, unfortunately." Get ready for the drama to double! We're SO excited to announce that Coronation Street and Emmerdale will be producing a special hour-long crossover episode 🎉 Read more here: — Coronation Street (@itvcorrie) May 13, 2025 According to The Sun, the low viewing figures were a surprise as Out There was produced by production company Buffalo Pictures, which has had past success. Buffalo Pictures has previously worked on hit shows, Manhunt and Doc Martin, which Clunes starred in. Confirming that Out There would not return, an ITV spokesperson said: "We are really proud of Out There and would like to thank Martin and the production team for delivering a brilliant series. 'We do always hope to see our series return, and we are sorry we didn't get this drama to connect with a big enough audience to see that happen.' Out There was a six-part series that explored the problem of drug dealers working in rural areas and crossing county lines. Recommended Reading ITV daytime shake-up to GMB, Lorraine and Loose Women Who are Britain's Got Talent 2025 finalists? Full list Reports huge ITV star could leave broadcaster amid overhaul of daytime schedule On the show, Clunes played Nathan Williams, a man who runs a farm which has been in his family for generations. Alongside Clunes, the series starred Louis Ashbourne Serkis, who is the son of actors Andy Serkis and Lorraine Ashbourne. The ITV series also starred Mark Lewis Jones, who is best known for appearing in Keeping Faith, The Lighthouse, Gangs of London and The Good Liar.
