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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
Full cast for Channel 4 crime drama In Flight including Coronation Street icon
New crime thriller In Flight is due to land on Channel 4 and it boasts a star-studded cast The highly anticipated crime drama In Flight, boasting a star-studded cast, is set to make its debut on Channel 4. The gripping series, consisting of six hour-long episodes, is scheduled to hit our screens on Tuesday, 12 August, with weekly instalments thereafter. In Flight spins the tale of Jo Conran, a flight attendant and single mum who finds herself entangled in the dark underworld of drug trafficking after her son is wrongfully accused of murder in Bulgaria. Taking centre stage as Jo is actress Katherine Kelly, a familiar face to many due to her extensive acting portfolio. Katherine is perhaps most renowned for her portrayal of Becky McDonald in ITV's Coronation Street from 2006 to 2012, though she has also graced shows such as Mr Selfridge, Class, Strike Back, and Criminal: UK. Her other notable roles include DI Jodie Shackleton in Happy Valley, Elizabeth Sutherland in Gentleman Jack, and Angela van Den Bogerd in Mr Bates vs The Post Office. Stuart Martin will join Katherine in Channel 4's In Flight, stepping into the shoes of lead criminal gang member Cormac. Stuart is best recognised for his role in Channel 4's Babylon, as well as historical dramas Medici: Masters of Florence, Jamestown, and Miss Scarlet and The Duke, reports the Express. Actor Ashley Thomas, also known by his stage name Bashy, will play customs officer Dom Delaney, Jo's ex, in the thrilling drama. Some might recognise Ashley as Jermaine Newton from Top Boy. His acting credits include appearances in Black Mirror, Great Expectations, and The Serpent Queen. Completing the In Flight ensemble are Bronagh Waugh playing Melanie, Harry Cadby as Sonny, Corinna Brown portraying Kayla, and Ambreen Razia in the role of Zara. The official synopsis for In Flight is gripping: "As Jo becomes ensnared in the murky underworld of corruption and hired killers, she is forced to carry out their orders while desperately trying to find a way out. She turns to her ex, Dom, for help. However, no matter how far Jo finds herself from her old life, her mission remains the same: to keep her son alive. "Set against the fast-paced, high-pressure backdrop of international air travel, In Flight follows Jo's relentless quest to protect her family while entangled in a dangerous criminal syndicate." Catch the premiere of In Flight on Channel 4, Tuesday, 12 August at 9pm.
Daily Mirror
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Channel 4's new crime drama In Flight sees Coronation Street icon looking unrecognisable
Channel 4 has shared a first look at new crime thriller In Flight, which is set to star former Coronation Street favourite Katherine Kelly as Jo Conran Channel 4 has unveiled a tantalising glimpse of its upcoming crime thriller In Flight, featuring former Coronation Street star Katherine Kelly alongside Top Boy 's Ashley Thomas. The gripping six-part series is set to launch on Tuesday, 12 August, with Katherine - renowned for her portrayal of Becky McDonald in Coronation Street - taking centre stage as Jo Conran, a single mother working as a flight attendant. She's accompanied by Rebel Moon's Stuart Martin, who plays criminal gang member Cormac, whilst Ashley portrays Jo's former partner and customs officer Dom Delaney. Rounding out the ensemble cast are Bronagh Waugh as Melanie, Harry Cadby as Sonny, Corinna Brown as Kayla and Ambreen Razia as Zara. Production for the eagerly awaited series took place in Belfast earlier this year. In Flight was produced by Buccanneer Media, penned and co-created by Mike Walden and Adam Randall, with Brendan Mullin serving as producer, reports the Express. The synopsis reveals: "As Jo becomes ensnared in the murky underworld of corruption and hired killers, she is forced to carry out their orders while desperately trying to find a way out. "She turns to her ex, Dom, for help however, no matter how far Jo finds herself from her old life, her mission remains the same, to keep her son alive. "Set against the fast-paced, high-pressure backdrop of international air travel, In Flight follows Jo's relentless quest to protect her family while entangled in a dangerous criminal syndicate." First-look snaps from Channel 4 show Katherine, 45, looking dramatically different from her time on Weatherfield. She was a familiar face in Coronation Street from 2006 to 2012. Fans may also recognise the actress from her roles in Mr Selfridge, Happy Valley, Strike Back, Gentleman Jack, Innocent and Mr Bates vs The Post Office. The series' co-creators Mike and Adam have described the show: "In Flight is our spin on the noir genre, a high stakes, stylish, romantic thriller with iconic characters and nerve-shredding action." They added: "Channel 4 is the perfect home for our story and we're so excited to be collaborating with such a brilliant team. Jo is a character close to our hearts. She is an ordinary woman facing extraordinary odds. We can't wait for audiences to meet her."
