One of my main criticisms of last week’s episode of The Fall was that I didn’t really get to connect with either of the central characters. However, this second instalment opened things up a bit more as we got to know a few more of the minor characters a little bit more. In addition a couple of subplots have been set up to run alongside Stella’s investigation into Paul Spector’s murder spree, namely one concerning corruption in the Belfast Police Force.

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Over the past few weeks I’ve felt like I’ve been constantly writing about crime drama. The past fortnight alone as seen the debut of four dramas based around police investigations – Life of Crime, Murder on the Home Front, The Fall and The Suspcions of Mr Whicher, so the last thing you’d think we needed was yet another crime-based series. Thankfully the latest crime drama on the block is the welcome return of Case Histories, whose first series aired back in 2011. This series will feature three ninety minute instalments, all based around stories by Kate Atkinson, the first of which is entitled – Started Early, Took Dog.

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ITV has commissioned a new three-part police drama, Life of Crime, due to premier on screens on Friday 10th May 2013.

Starring Golden Globe nominee Hayley Atwell (The Duchess, Any Human Heart, Pillars of the Earth, Captain America) as risk-taking policewoman Denise Woods, Life of Crime explores Denise’s career over three decades as she progresses through the Metropolitan Police Force and how choices she makes as a rookie officer have long lasting and explosive repercussions on both her professional and personal life.
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Chief Superintendent Bright has a spring in his step after learning that HRH Princess Margaret is to visit Oxford. The Princess is visiting a Cowely factory to unveil the British Imperial Electric Company’s latest weapon of mass destruction – the ‘standfast’ MK II Missile. However Morse, who is still languishing on General Duties, is excluded from the event.

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After the phenomenal success of its first series, ITV mystery drama Broadchurch will be back for a second series next year.

Broadchurch told the story of the murder of 11 year old Danny Lattimer in the sleepy Dorset seaside town of Broadchurch. Read more & comment »

As fans of David Tennant’s ITV drama Broadchurch will know, the series was one of the most gripping and polished dramas to have aired on the channel not only this year, but for some years…

And it’s been reported today that the BBC are keen to cash in on the viewing public’s renewed lust for crime dramas with their own offering entitled The Fall.

Starring former X Files actress Gillian Anderson in the role of Detective Superintendent Stella Gibson, the drama will focus on the hunt for a serial killer when the show begins next month. Read more & comment »

In the first of a shocking two-parter, Helen Bartlett turns up on Janet’s doorstep and tells her that her brother Michael may be buried in the cellar of the family home. The reason for Helen’s admission is that she thinks she helped to bury him.

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When Coronation Street icon Bill Tarmey – who of course played the role of Jack Duckworth – sadly passed away late last year, we reported that his grandson, Matt Piddington, had promised his granddad that he would pursue his dream of becoming an actor…

And in an exclusive interview with us, Matt has revealed that he’s kept that promise, and in addition to landing roles in Coronation Street and Hollyoaks – among others – he’s also recently played the role of Luke Knight, who was involved in the circumstances surrounding the tragic and violent death of teenager Stephen Lawrence in 1993.

The documentary, which is entitled, Crimes That Shook Britain: Stephen Lawrence, aired on the Crime & Investigation Network on Monday night, and of his role in it, Matt said, “I played the character Luke Knight… Read more & comment »

In this week’s Scott and Bailey, our two detectives investigate the murder of a man that has all the signs. Meanwhile, as Rachel’s infidelity almost catches her out, Janet asks her mother to move in with her.

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It’s been revealed today that Sherlock producer Sue Vertue has pleaded with the show’s fans not to leak spoilers about the cult drama’s third series, filming for which has begun in various locations around the UK.

In a message on fan website, Sherlockology, Sue – who’s married to Doctor Who writer Steven Moffat – wrote, “As many of you are aware, we’ll soon be embarking on our first London leg of filming for series 3.

“I’m also aware that there is quite a lot of speculation about where we’re shooting when.

“I can’t stress how much we the Producers and Benedict, Martin and the rest of the cast appreciate your love and dedication to our show – we’ll endeavour to live up to your expectations for Series 3… Read more & comment »

Fans of ITV drama Broadchurch are of course eagerly awaiting the big reveal about who murdered schoolboy Danny Latimer, and while speaking to the People about the whodunit, Vicky McClure – who plays journalist Karen White – has revealed that fans will be “shocked” by the outcome.

The latest episode of Broadchurch – the sixth of its eight episode run – airs tonight at 9pm, and in it, we’ll see that there are still no new leads or witnesses, and that the case is stalling while morale is low…

And things go from bad to worse for Hardy (David Tennant) when he’s told to cut back the investigation, however, reporter Maggie (Carolyn Pickles) may be about to stumble upon something that could change everything. Read more & comment »

There are some programmes that feel like they just fit in the Bank Holiday schedules. Mystery drama Jonathan Creek is definitely one of those programmes due to its light nature and intriguing plots. This one-off special is also a sort of set-up for a brand new series of three episodes coming next year. It introduces us to a new-look Jonathan Creek who has grown-up, albeit only slightly, and is no longer living in that windmill. However we have to wait quite a while for Jonathan to actually appear on screen as we are first presented with the episode’s central mystery.

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It’s been reported today that fans of defunct cop drama The Bill – which ended its long run on ITV in 2010 – can now own their very own piece of the show’s set, or indeed, the whole set!

The Sun reports that a replica courtroom and a prison, both of which featured in multiple episodes of the drama set in the fictional town of Sun Hill, will go up for auction on eBay.

The paper adds, “Film buffs can also bid for the House of Commons set used in blockbuster movie The Iron Lady, starring Meryl Streep. The auction starts on Monday and will go on for up to ten days.”

Piers Read, the managing director of Wimbledon Studios, in south-west London, said, “There are a lot of people who love collecting memorabilia… Read more & comment »

There’s upsetting news from across the pond today as it’s been reported that the CEO of American TV network CBS has “let slip” that serial killer drama Dexter will come to an end with the conclusion of season eight.

Starring Michael C Hall as blood spatter analyst and serial killer Dexter, and Jennifer Carpenter as his detective sister Deb Morgan, season seven has just begun on FX UK, while season eight is currently in production.

However, The Hollywood Reporter claims that CBS CEO Les Moonves told attendees of a Wall Street conference in Florida that the show will end in June. Read more & comment »

ITV’s new crime drama Broadchurch continues on Monday 11 March at 9pm on ITV, and ahead of it, we have a spoiler clip for you, which you can see after the jump.

In episode two, as the mystery around Danny Latimer’s (Oskar McNamara) death deepens, DI Alec Hardy (David Tennant) and DS Ellie Miller (Olivia Colman) must work fast to identify the key suspects, particularly as the location of Danny’s murder is still a mystery…

However, Miller discovers some suspicious items taped under the victim’s bed and in his sister Chloe’s Charlotte Beaumont) room, which could help the team get closer to the truth… Read more & comment »