Television

Suranne Jones stars as Ruth Slater, a woman released from prison on license after serving 15 years for the murder of two policemen, in a major three-part drama airing on ITV from 12th January. Unforgiven has been written and created by Sally Wainwright and is produced by Red Production Company.

Suranne Jones discusses her latest role as Ruth Slater, a woman released from prison on license after serving 15 years for the murder of two policemen, in ITV’s major three-part drama, Unforgiven.

BBC One Controller Jay Hunt has confirmed that Merlin, the channel’s re-telling of the Arthurian legend, is to return for a second series with stars Colin Morgan, Bradley James, Anthony Head and Richard Wilson all set to reprise their roles.

After decades of religion on TV being confined to comedy vicars, Songs of Praise and worthy documentaries, BBC One’s Apparitions is giving a welcome outing to a more interesting side of faith.

Spooks, BBC One’s acclaimed spy drama, is to return for an eighth series, it has been confirmed today. Show bosses are keeping details of the new series under wraps until the current run ends next Monday but with the BBC only confirming returns for Ros and Lucas, some fans might be wondering what becomes of…

Two new dramas from BBC Wales are to be guided by seasoned TV writers Tony Jordan and Russell T Davies, it was announced on Tuesday. Crash! and The Fabulous Baker Boys will hit the screens in primetime slots in 2009 and 2010 and benefit from creative input from Jordan and Davies respectively.