‘The Last of Us’ star Vera Ramsay, ‘Back to Life’ writer-star and directorial debut Daisy Haggard and Maya twins, Bond film star Gemma Arterton, ‘I Will Destroy Use”s Papa Essiedu; Robin Malcolm, who won the 2024 Series Mania Award for Best Actress for “After the Party,” will be featured in the All 3 Media International lineup and will be announced on Thursday for the 2026 London TV. Screening.
Behind the camera crew for the new show will be “Lupin” and “Skins” co-creators George Kay and Brian Ellsley, as well as Oscar winner James Marsh.
But the full power of A3 Media International’s scripted line-up can only be felt through the inclusion of rerun dramas such as the international hit “Assassins” starring Keeley Hawes and Freddie Highmore, “All Creatures Great and Small” and the final episode of “Borders,” a comedy drama directed by Daniel Lawrence-Taylor that examines the perplexing dysfunctions of elite British education.
All3Media International will also feature HTM Television’s “Trigger Point” Season 4 starring Vicky McClure, directed by Jed Mercurio, New Zealand series “Brokenwood Mysteries” Series 12, and Bentley Productions’ “Midsomer Murders” Season 26.
“Whether buyers are looking for an all-star thriller, a fresh new drama, or the next installment of a favorite that has won ratings, the showcase, which takes place on Thursday afternoon at Odeon Lux in Leicester Square, is sure to be an event to watch,” said Louise Pedersen, CEO of All3 Media International, commenting on the line-up of scripts.
New title drilldown:
“Maya”
Bella Ramsay and Daisy Haggard join the formidable force, playing a stubborn daughter and devoted mother forced into witness protection in rural Scotland. But the dangerous person they are still on the run for is an immediate threat. A propulsive psychological thriller that explores male predatory behavior, family, and the unbreakable bond between mothers and daughters, according to All3Media. Two Brothers Pictures, which produced The Tourist and now Assassins, will produce the six-part series for Channel 4, produced and co-directed by Haggard and also starring Tobias Menzies (The Crown), Harriet Walter (Succession) and Tom Courtenay (Unforgotten).
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“Careless”
The character-driven thriller, which questions power, intimacy, trust and generational rifts, is expected to feature top-notch performances from stars Solly McLeod (“House of the Dragon”), Robin Malcolm (“After the Party”) and Richard Roxburgh (“The Rake”), said All3 Media. McLeod plays a Scottish backpacker who decides to become a carer for bad boy rock and roll legend Mike in Sydney, Australia. He accepts the job, but potentially puts Mike (Roxburgh) and his wife Angela (Malcolm) in grave danger. Produced for Australia’s Stan and Britain’s Channel 4, it was produced by Helen Fitzgerald (The Cry) and Louise Fox (Broadchurch) for Easy Tiger Productions (Colin From Account) and Synchronicity Films, makers of The Auschwitz Tattoo.
“counseling”
A BBC legal drama set in Glasgow from Skins co-creators Brian Elsley and Gillian McCormack. It’s part of the Beeb’s biggest recent investment in Scottish drama, capturing young, high-profile law students who choose a variety of career paths, including as a public prosecutor, a major corporate advisor and a pro bono lawyer. “Now is the time to ignite things as they face their biggest professional challenge yet and their relationship is tested to the point of destruction,” says All3 Media International. Balloon Ent. is a way for a younger generation to break into legal dramas, with ZDF as an early anchor co-producing partner.
David Morrissey in “Gone”
“Gone”
The latest from long-time Lupine creator George Kay, an adaptation of the Apple TV hit “Hijack.” When his wife disappears, Michael Polley (David Morrissey), previously a well-respected principal at an elite high school, begins to lose his reputation. As Detective Annie Cassidy (Eve Miles, “The Faith”) investigates, “Gone” plays out a cat-and-mouse game between Cassidy, who is eager to charge, and Polly, who wants to follow her own advice. Kay is set to head to ITV and ITVX for a meet-and-greet in March, with “a story about privilege and prejudice”. “The truth is tantalizingly close, at least that’s what Annie thinks,” he teases. Produced by Kay’s Observatory Pictures in association with New Pictures with support from All3Media.
“Savior”
Aidan Gillen (“Game of Thrones”), Anjuli Mohindra (“The Bodyguard”) and Sean Parks (“Mangrove”) lead the story of Ben, a group of medical students who get into an altercation that results in the death of a man. A newly promoted criminal defense lawyer (Mohindra) confronts a police inspector (Parks) who is determined to find out the truth, despite his colleague (Gillen) trying to clear his son’s name. The film, which may be related to the ITV courtroom drama produced by Nisha Parti’s indie Parti Productions (The Boy in the Topknot) and Drama Republic (Steal, One Day), was written by Imran Mahmood, a full-time criminal barrister and executive produced by Your Honor screenwriter Peter Moffat.
Kate Henderson (Gemma Arterton) of the Secret Service. Provided by: Potboiler Productions
ITV
“Secret Service”
Starring Gemma Arterton (“Quantum of Solace”) as a senior MI6 officer, the film is directed by Oscar winner James Marsh and has been described as a “sophisticated”, “fast-paced, globe-trotting” cinematic spy thriller. Set in the new Cold War, Arterton’s Kate Henderson races against time to expose a top British politician who may have been converted by Russia. Produced by Potboiler for ITV. The cast also includes Rafe Spall, Mark Stanley, Alex Kingston, Roger Allam, Amaka Okafar, and Khalid Abdallah.
Babies. Provided by: BBC/Snowy Inn/Sam Taylor
“baby”
Billed as an “emotional new drama”, it will be produced, written and directed by BAFTA winner Stefan Golaszewski (He & She, Mum) for BBC iPlayer and BBC One, with I Will Destroy You’s Papa Essiedu and Siobhan Cullen (Bodkin, Obituary) playing a couple grappling with pregnancy loss. Created by Snowed-In Productions and The Money Men Studios, Babies is “everything we love about Stefan Golaszewski’s work: a tender, authentic, emotional and human look at a couple navigating a period in their lives that is rarely seen on TV,” said Lindsay Salt, BBC Drama Director.
Unscripted lineup
Announced in early February, All3Media’s 50-hour unscripted programming lineup is anchored by celebrity-driven headline documentaries about Taylor Swift and Michael Jackson. Other highlights include:
“Michael Jackson: Trial”
On February 4, Channel 4 aired all four episodes of Jackson’s 2005 trial for the sexual molestation of a young boy, Gavin Arvizo. “Channel 4’s latest series is a triumph in collating testimonies from both sides, and also features unreleased recordings of Jackson from 2000 and 2001,” the Guardian said in a four-star review, calling the docu-series “troubling”. “If you said to me right now, ‘Michael, you can’t see any other kids,’ … I would kill myself,” Jackson said in one audio clip. “With the upcoming release of a biopic sponsored by the Jackson Foundation, this series ultimately begs the question: Could the ‘King of Pop’ be canceled?” asks All 3 Media International.
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“Taylor Swift: Love Story”
Taking the title from one of Swift’s early breakout songs, she describes it as “the story of the world’s biggest pop star through the love that shaped her, the bold reinvention of pop stardom, and the heartbreak that sparked an unprecedented cultural phenomenon.” She “turned the diary of her life into the soundtrack of a generation,” says All3Media Intl. Unreleased 1 hour special. New from London Television Screening and Lion TV.
“2.6 seconds”
A four-hour true crime series set in Yuendumu, a desert in central Australia. Kumanjai Walker, 18, of the Warlpiri Luricha tribe, was shot and killed by police officer Zachary Rolfe, 27. Three shots less than three seconds apart. All3Media says it’s “intimate, forensic, and unflinching,” adding that the series tracks the collision of two lives, two families, and two vastly different ideas of justice. Produced by Blackfella Films, written and produced by Darren Dale (Australian Wars, Meet the Neighbors), and co-commissioned by SBS and NITV, with significant production investment from Screen Australia’s Indigenous division.
“The Lost Arabian Kingdom”
Behind Lion TV’s Pompeii: The New Dig is a documentary featuring the story of Ghassan, one of history’s forgotten great powers. Ghassan was a Christian-Arab kingdom and buffer state of the Roman Empire between Rome and the emerging superpower of Persia, whose civilization reached its peak in the late 6th century. All3Media said the series was shot in vast locations with Lion TV’s trademark epic tone of storytelling and depicts Ghassan’s cultural genius and sudden disappearance.
“We’re thrilled to announce a new, unmissable unscripted offering. Our top-of-the-line celebrity-driven documentaries (‘Michael Jackson: The Trial’ and ‘Taylor Swift: A Love Story’) join the epic historical blockbuster ‘Lost Kingdoms of Arabia’ and the timely true crime series ‘2.6 Seconds.’ These are bold, premium titles designed to resonate with audiences around the world,” said Pedersen.
“These shows are part of a wide range of unscripted productions that span high-impact true crime from major producers like DSP, Lightbox and Candor, projects led by rising talents like Olivia Atwood and series led by popular figures like the world’s favorite gardener Monty Don. And the global reality phenomenon Traitor continues to find loyal partners and go from strength to strength.”
In fact, IDTV’s global format hit The Traitors has now reached the 40 regional commission milestone, making Indonesia the latest market to adapt to the psychological reality competition.
