Romola Garai, Shaun Evans begins the ITV spy thriller “betrayal”

Spying saga

UK ITV And Mammoth screen Began the production of “betrayal”, a spy thriller in four parts exploring the psychological assessment of modern intelligence work. Bafta and director nominated at EMMYS Julian Jarrold (“A very royal scandal”, “This England”) Horons the project, which is currently running in Manchester and Liverpool.

Shaun Evans (“Endeavor”, “Vigil”) embodies John Hughes, an operator of the MI5 struggling with contemporary intelligence requirements while his personal life collapses. Olivier prize winner Romola time Plays his partner Claire, a general practitioner whose confidence is crumbling under the pressure of his secret profession.

The whole includes Zahra Ahmadi, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Gamba Cole and Omid Djalili, alongside new arrivals on television. The award -winning playwright David Eldridge wrote the series. Eldridge has adaptations to come, notably “The Spy Who Who Int Inte de The Cold” by John Le Carré “in Soho Place.

Produced by Irma Inniss (“M. Loverman”), the drama follows Hughes’ investigation into a British-Iranian informant who becomes fatal, triggering a meticulous examination of superiors. Executive producers include Damien Timmer from Mammoth and Shaun Evans himself. “Betrayal” will be presented on ITV1 and ITVX in 2026, with ITV Studios managing international distribution.

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In the meantime, ITV studios And Sri Lanka Sirasa TV have strengthened their partnership with the renewed “Voice” franchise agreements and the very first Asian “Catchpoint” Asian Commission for Physical Game. Sirasa TV will respectively produce the third and fourth seasons of “The Voice Sri Lanka” and “The Voice Teens”, broadcast this year. The format has become a cultural phenomenon since 2019, systematically offering solid ratings.

“Sirasa Catchpoint” was launched in mid-July 2025, marking the Asian beginnings of the show. The British version attracted 3 million viewers and 20.2% share on BBC One. The format combines quiz issues with physical action while competitors position themselves to catch balls that fall for cash prices. “The expansion of our partnership with Sirasa TV testifies to the strength and versatility of our formats,” said Augustus Dulgaro, executive vice-president asia Pacific at ITV Studios.

Revival of reality

Disney + ordered a trio of unicenized British series, including a contemporary dating format reimagination “Blind date.” The 10 × 45 ′ series, executive produced by Matthew Worthy and Kieran Doherty for Stellify Media and Graham Stuart for SO TV, presents competitors choosing from the pretenders hidden behind the legendary wall with new format twists and turns.

The slate includes “Les Rooneys” (10 × 40 ′), following Colno And Wayne RooneyFamily’s family life as it pursues entrepreneurial companies while managing school races. Lorton Entertainment and Blast Films produce the observation series.

“Jamie and Sophie: Raising Chelsea” follows the elders of “Made in Chelsea” Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo sailing on imminent parenting. Dorothy St Pictures Product in association with Jampot Productions. Sean Doyle, an unicated executive director, ordered the three series by focusing on the “invoicing” programming.

Stage memories

The new musical from London West End End Stage “50 First Dates” announced its complete distribution for the other palace of September 14-NOV. 16 Georgina Castle (“Mean Girls”) plays Lucy Whitmore, an artist with short -term memory loss, opposite Josh St. Clair (“Ghost”) as the engagement-phobe Henry Roth in roles from Drew Barrymore And Adam Sandler In the 2004 film.

The set includes Georgia Arron (“Mean Girls”) like Sharon, John Marquez (“The Birthday Party”) as Marlin Whitmore and Ricky Rojas (“Moulin Rouge!”) As Marco, among others. Winner of several tones Casey Nicholaw (“Mean Girls”, “The Book of Mormon”) directs the adaptation by David Rossmer And Steve Rosen (“The Other Josh Cohen”), with original songs exploring love and second chances. ATG Productions, Bad Robot Live and Gavin Kalin Productions produce the romantic comedy of a man falling in love with a woman who forgets her every night.

Chat champions

Screen Players Film Club Lance today on the main Podcast platforms, putting the creators of the film industry in an intimate conversation on beloved films. Created by The script factory in partnership Soho Square studios And Olympic studiosTHE Podsss Host of production features Charlotte Bogard MacLeod interview acclaimed talents as Sam Taylor-Johnson And Simon Beaufoy.

Most episodes record live at Selfridges cinema Before the public who loves films. The five episodes of the season one explore the stories behind the scenes of “Nowhere Boy”, “Slumdog Millionaire”, “Conclave”, “Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love” and “Drive”. Dan Smith de Bastille composed the jingle and appears in episode four discussing his single tribute inspired by the documentary “Leonard and Marianne”. The weekly series aims to offer information on the processes of realization of the initial concept to the production of the screen.