BBC period drama lands record streaming weekend in the UK
A new Sunday-night series drew strong iPlayer numbers and sparked a lively social conversation.
British true-crime podcast optioned for ITV limited series
Writers vow to keep survivors’ voices at the centre of the script.
A long-running British true-crime podcast has been optioned by ITV for a limited series, with showrunners promising consultation protocols for survivors featured in the original episodes.
Critics of the genre said the test will be whether the adaptation avoids sensational courtroom framing.
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