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Metro
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Channel 4's ‘nerve-shredding' thriller is now available to binge
Buckle up, because Channel 4 is about to drop a 'heart-pounding' new thriller with a national treasure of a lead star. From the makers of Slow Horses, In Flight will hit screens tonight, with none other than Katherine Kelly taking the lead. The former Coronation Street actress is a failsafe when it comes to TV dramas these days, having played huge roles in The Long Shadow, Happy Valley, and the highly decorated Mr Bates vs the Post Office, to name just a few. But now, her work sees her take to the skies for a crime drama that will, quite literally, have you gasping for breath. In the series directed by Chris Baugh, Kelly plays a flight attendant named Jo Conran whose son has been arrested and locked up in Bulgaria. The teenager is sentenced to 15 years behind bars, catapulting Jo into a terrifying criminal underworld as she entangles herself with a gang that has inside knowledge of his case. As her mundane life very quickly starts to spiral, the single mother is blackmailed into drug smuggling, while her son maintains his innocence after being accused of murder. With fast-paced storytelling and a high-pressure backdrop, the six-parter is guaranteed to get your mind racing and chest tightening, as Jo goes to extremes to protect her boy, making impossible choices along the way. Speaking ahead of the show's release this evening, as shooting took place last November, Innocent actress Kelly, 45, said: 'I am really excited to be taking on the role of Jo, and I can't wait to tell her compelling story. 'I am delighted to be working with Buccaneer Media again, and it's a joy to be filming in Belfast.' And when the former soap star announced her latest role on social media and shared a preview pic of herself in character aboard the aircraft, fans were quick to express their own excitement. 'Will definitely be watching!', commented Instagram user @cheekychic_biarritz. 'I cannot wait to watch this!!!! 👏👏', wrote @rachelemmawoodington. 'Katherine is a absolutely amazing actor 👌❤️🎥 [sic]', added @superfitguy. As well as Kelly, the cast comprises historical drama star Stuart Martin as gang member Cormac, star of Netflix's Hostage, Ashley Thomas as London airport customs officer Dom, and The Fall's Bronagh Waugh as Melanie. Rising star Harry Cadby also plays Sonny, Heartstopper's Corinna Brown portrays Kayla, and Black Mirror star Ambreen Razia is Zara. As for the behind-the-camera crew, there are plenty of established names on board, assuring viewers that they are in safe hands. The series is written and co-created by Mike Walden, who worked on Marcella and Whitstable Pearl, and Adam Randall of Slow Horses and iBoy. In a teasy statement, the pair called In Flight '[their] spin on the noir genre, a high-stakes, stylish, romantic thriller with iconic characters and nerve-shredding action.' They added: '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.' Rebecca Dundon, Executive Producer at production company Fremantle, also called the drama 'a surprising, propulsive standout—a high-stakes action crime thriller that combines the intensity of international drug smuggling with the emotional depth of a mother's relentless quest to save her son'. 'Set against the high-pressure world of global travel, this series offers a fresh, commercially powerful mix of suspense, sacrifice, and gripping drama,' she promised. 'I couldn't put the script down, and audiences everywhere will feel the same.' More Trending So, you're probably wondering when you can actually tune in… In Flight lands on Channel 4 tonight at 9pm, so you don't have long to wait. This article was originally published on July 27 2025. Watch In Flight on Channel 4 on August 12 at 9pm. 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. View More » MORE: 'Inspirational' award-winning series set to return after 12 years MORE: Celebrity SAS star sobs after revealing Channel 4 series was 'torture' MORE: Cancel your weekend plans and binge this 'creepy' supernatural drama for free
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Katherine Kelly went to 'dark places' as she stars in gripping new thriller airing tonight
In Flight is a tense thriller about a mother who must turn to crime to save her son, who is wrongfully imprisoned in a Bulgarian prison... Katherine Kelly looks grim-faced on a plane. In separate scenes, a teenage lad is drinking in a bar in Bulgaria. Something bad is going to happen… This is how all good thrillers start, with terrible trauma and preferably international travel. In Flight, starting on Channel 4 tonight at 9pm, sees Katherine play troubled flight attendant Jo Conran. Jo's life is turned upside down when her 19-year-old son is imprisoned in Bulgaria for a murder that he swears he didn't commit. 'I was in this bar, I didn't do anything, you've got to believe me,' says Sonny (Harry Cadby). 'It's all a mistake.' But after a bar fight, a man - who happens to be a member of a renowned criminal family - is dead, and police have decided that Sonny is guilty. Single mum Jo rushes to Bulgaria, where it's clear that Sonny is terrified and surrounded by danger in the Bulgarian jail. There's also a back story about their relationship, where it seems Sonny had visited his estranged, no-good dad without telling his mum. Three months later, and with limited means to support Sonny, who's been sentenced to 15 years, Jo is focusing all her energy on proving his innocence. But then she meets the mysterious Cormac Kelleher (Stuart Martin) and is blindsided by a threat to Sonny's life. However, she can keep Sonny safe if she agrees to help Cormac by taking on an additional, rather stressful, role at work - as an international drugs mule. She's soon pulled into a murky underworld of drug smuggling and corruption - but mums would do anything for their sons, right? Happy Valley and The Long Shadow actor Katherine, who has two children, is well-versed in gritty, tense thrillers. She says: "You've got to let your imagination go to some dark places. Every actor's process is different but we all have to go to some dark places. It's a dark topic." She adds: "I'm playing an every woman. She's not extraordinary in any way, shape or form. She doesn't know what she's doing, but has to act fast to save her son's life. " Over the series, viewers can expect plenty of twists and turns - most of which shocked Katherine. She says: "Not only did I not expect them, they came thicker and faster than anything I've ever been in, that's for sure." But once filming is over, she lets it all go. She says: "I don't hold on to anything otherwise I would burn out." Katherine also reveals she did plenty of research for the role. Enlisting the help of a friend who works for an airline, she went on a day's work experience. She says: "I went for a day and worked with the crew on the doors. It was the most amazing place that had all these different aircrafts. That really changed the way I looked at flying." *In Flight airs tonight (Aug 12) on Channel 4 at 9pm
Irish Independent
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
What to watch on TV and streaming today: In Flight, Sword of Sherwood Forest and Final Draft
In Flight Channel 4, 9pm Katherine Kelly is no stranger to crime dramas. The Barnsley-born star, whose father, John, hails from Castleisland in Co Kerry, has appeared in Happy Valley, Innocent, Liar, The Long Shadow, Protection and The Crow Girl. Now she has another title to add to the list - In Flight - and the fast-paced, globetrotting, six-part thriller (the first three episodes of which appear on consecutive days this week) may turn out to be the best of the lot. It's the brainchild of Mike Walden, who's previously worked on Whitstable Pearl, Concordia and Marcella, and Slow Horses director Adam Randall. They describe the project as 'our spin on the noir genre, a high stakes, stylish, romantic thriller with iconic characters and nerve-shredding action. 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.' Kelly plays the aforementioned Jo, a single mother and flight attendant whose ordered world is suddenly turned upside down by the incarceration of her son - he's jailed in Bulgaria for a murder he insists he didn't commit. But things are about to get a whole lot worse - members of a criminal gang force her into using her job to smuggle drugs into the UK. And if she doesn't, her child will pay the ultimate cost, leaving Jo with no choice but to comply. Bronagh Waugh is among the supporting cast, which also includes Stuart Martin and Ashley Thomas. The Great British Sewing Bee BBC One, 9pm It's reduce, reuse and recycle week, in which the remaining contestants are not allowed to use new fabrics in their makes. Judges Esme Young and Patrick Grant, a major advocate for revamping old clothing, look on as the participants make such items as a zero-waste workwear jacket. Ireland's Perfect Pubs RTÉ2, 9.20pm Anna Clifford is joined by comedian Simon Hennessy for a trip to Tipperary, where McCarthy's pub has doubled up as an undertaker's for more than 150 years. Insomnia RTÉ2, 9.30pm We're at the midway point in this excellent adaptation of Sarah Pinborough's acclaimed novel. Life isn't getting any easier for Emma, who faces a grilling from the police. And there's more trouble on the way — her behaviour is about to put her own son Will in grave danger. Sword of Sherwood Forest Film4, 5.20pm Hammer Films' colourful take on the Robin Hood legend stars Richard Greene as the outlaw who, along with his merry men, sets out to overthrow the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham (Peter Cushing). Final Draft Netflix, streaming now Welcome to the abridged Japanese version of Physical 100. Twenty-five athletes – many of whom are retired – vie for a 30m Yen prize to kickstart their next chapter, assuming they can conquer the intense physical and psychological trials. Stolen: Heist of the Century Netflix, streaming now For every Sally Lindsay or Sheridan Smith dramady thrust upon us... for every possession-themed offering from the Philippines (this week it's Isolated), and every arbitrary addition to their arsenal (Bend it Like Beckham, Normal People). Even for every Bible-thumping YouTuber from Brazil attempting to save you and your children (Deive Leonardo's The Answer coming atcha from Sunday, obvs), we (thankfully) still have what Netflix does best. No, not dating shows or Argentine prison dramas (although In The Mud does look good, debuting Friday), but cold, hard true-crime documentaries. From the makers of The Tinder Swindler, American Nightmare, Don't F**k With Cats and Big Vape comes this gripping true-crime tale: the 2003 Antwerp diamond heist. With never-before-heard accounts from detectives and the alleged mastermind, this documentary uncovers how hundreds of millions in gems vanished – and were never recovered. FX's Necaxa Disney+, streaming now Actors Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds are now so astute at breathing life into ailing FC clubs that fellow actor Eva Longoria enlists their help to revive Mexico's Club Necaxa. Summer of 69 Disney+, streaming now Things are getting a little racy over on Disney+ this week. Hell-bent on landing the heart of her long-time crush, Abby enlists the help of a local stripper named Santa Monica, hoping to learn the secrets of self-assurance and the art of sexual allure.
Scotsman
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Ridley series 2 cast: who is in cast with Adrian Dunbar?
Adrian Dunbar is back as Ridley - but who else joins him in ITV drama? 📺 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... Ridley is finally back for series 2 on ITV/ STV. Adrian Dunbar returns as the titular character. But who else is in the cast? Ridley will be returning to the small screen after nearly three years. The crime drama will start its highly anticipated second season in a matter of hours. Expect more twisty-turny mysteries and a sumptuous jazz soundtrack as Adrian Dunbar leads the cast once more. The first of four episodes will be broadcast tonight (August 10). Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But who else is in the cast of Ridley and where do you know them from? Here's all you need to know: What time is Ridley series 2 on TV? Adrian Dunbar as Ridley | West Road Pictures/ ITV The show will be making its highly anticipated return to ITV/ STV this evening (August 10). The first episode of season two is due to begin at 8pm and will once again have a feature-length runtime. Ridley will be on air until approximately 10pm, and is followed by the news. One episode will air a week, with four in total due in the season. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Who is in the cast of Ridley series 2? The cast for the upcoming episodes has been confirmed by ITV. It will see the return of Adrian Dunbar as the titular character. Ridley's cast for series 2 includes: Adrian Dunbar - Ridley Bronagh Waugh - DI Carol Farman DCI Paul Goodwin - Terence Maynard DC Darren Lakhan - George Bukhari Dr Wendy Newstone - Georgie Glen Geri - Bhavna Limbachia Annie - Julie Graham John Michie - Harry Bentham (new for series 2) ITV has also confirmed that the guest stars in episode one tonight (August 10) include John Henshaw (The Long Shadow), Christine Bottomley (Domina) and Chloe Harris. Where do you know the cast of Ridley from? Adrian Dunbar is a familiar face on the small screen, beyond just fronting both seasons of Ridley. He is best known for playing Superintendent Ted Hastings in Line of Duty, appearing in all six seasons. Dunbar was also Alan Cox in The Jump, Martin Summers in Ashes to Ashes, Richard Plantagenet in The Hollow Crown, and Father Flaherty in Broken. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Bronagh Waugh first had her breakthrough as Cheryl Brady in Hollyoaks. She played the character on the soap from 2009 to 2013. She also was Sally-Ann Spector in all three seasons of The Fall on BBC. Bronagh played Jessica Reid in the third season of ITV's Unforgotten, which aired in 2018. If you love TV, check out our Screen Babble podcast to get the latest in TV and film.
Scotsman
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Ridley series 2 cast: who is in cast with Adrian Dunbar?
Adrian Dunbar is back as Ridley - but who else joins him in ITV drama? 📺 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... Ridley is finally back for series 2 on ITV/ STV. Adrian Dunbar returns as the titular character. But who else is in the cast? Ridley will be returning to the small screen after nearly three years. The crime drama will start its highly anticipated second season in a matter of hours. Expect more twisty-turny mysteries and a sumptuous jazz soundtrack as Adrian Dunbar leads the cast once more. The first of four episodes will be broadcast tonight (August 10). Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But who else is in the cast of Ridley and where do you know them from? Here's all you need to know: What time is Ridley series 2 on TV? Adrian Dunbar as Ridley | West Road Pictures/ ITV The show will be making its highly anticipated return to ITV/ STV this evening (August 10). The first episode of season two is due to begin at 8pm and will once again have a feature-length runtime. Ridley will be on air until approximately 10pm, and is followed by the news. One episode will air a week, with four in total due in the season. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Who is in the cast of Ridley series 2? The cast for the upcoming episodes has been confirmed by ITV. It will see the return of Adrian Dunbar as the titular character. Ridley's cast for series 2 includes: Adrian Dunbar - Ridley Bronagh Waugh - DI Carol Farman DCI Paul Goodwin - Terence Maynard DC Darren Lakhan - George Bukhari Dr Wendy Newstone - Georgie Glen Geri - Bhavna Limbachia Annie - Julie Graham John Michie - Harry Bentham (new for series 2) ITV has also confirmed that the guest stars in episode one tonight (August 10) include John Henshaw (The Long Shadow), Christine Bottomley (Domina) and Chloe Harris. Where do you know the cast of Ridley from? Adrian Dunbar is a familiar face on the small screen, beyond just fronting both seasons of Ridley. He is best known for playing Superintendent Ted Hastings in Line of Duty, appearing in all six seasons. Dunbar was also Alan Cox in The Jump, Martin Summers in Ashes to Ashes, Richard Plantagenet in The Hollow Crown, and Father Flaherty in Broken. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Bronagh Waugh first had her breakthrough as Cheryl Brady in Hollyoaks. She played the character on the soap from 2009 to 2013. She also was Sally-Ann Spector in all three seasons of The Fall on BBC. Bronagh played Jessica Reid in the third season of ITV's Unforgotten, which aired in 2018.
