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Carrie Johnson’s ‘extremely crucial’ role in ITV’s binge-worthy 4-part drama Believe Me revealed

Carrie Johnson’s ‘extremely crucial’ role in ITV’s binge-worthy 4-part drama Believe Me revealed

From Mr Bates vs The Post Office and Four Lives to I Fought the Law, British television really knows how to deliver gripping true-crime drama. And ITV’s latest series, Believe Me, is no exception. Told over four binge-worthy episodes, the new series recounts the real-life story of a group of women who fell victim to John Warboys, one of Britain’s most prolific sex offenders, and how they were failed by the system that was supposed to protect them. One of the women portrayed in the series is Carrie Johnson, formerly Carrie Symonds, who was spiked by taxi driver John Warboys in 2007 after a night out in Chelsea. © GettyCarrie Johnson worked in the press team of the conservative party Carrie later became one of the 14 women who testified against him at trial and played a key role in keeping him behind bars by using her experience and influence as a member of the Conservative Party press team. She later went on to marry former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson. WATCH: The Best New …

Midsomer Murders star’s ‘gripping’ 4-part drama The Fortune is the perfect one-night binge

Midsomer Murders star’s ‘gripping’ 4-part drama The Fortune is the perfect one-night binge

If, like me, you love a twisty psychological drama you can binge-watch in one sitting, then I have some good news. Channel 5 has unveiled a first look at its upcoming series, The Fortune, starring Eleanor Tomlinson (One Day, Poldark), Matthew Lewis (Harry Potter, All Creatures Great and Small) and Denis Lawson (Bleak House, Midsomer Murders) – and its four 60-minute episodes are made for binge-watching in one go. © Paul StephensonDenis Lawson plays Martin Worrall The Fortune follows Amanda, a mother whose happy life is turned upside down when she inherits a huge sum from a man she’s never met. While a release date is yet to be announced, viewers can expect the show to hit screens very soon. Keep reading to find out more about The Fortune…  WATCH: The Best New TV In May What is The Fortune about? Dubbed a “gripping psychological drama”, the four-parter asks: what if your past isn’t what you think it is? The synopsis reads: “Eleanor Tomlinson (One Day, Poldark) stars as Amanda Blakefield, whose life is a …

BBC’s ‘outstanding’ 4-part crime thriller Reunion is trending now

BBC’s ‘outstanding’ 4-part crime thriller Reunion is trending now

The BBC’s intense four-part drama, Reunion, received rave reviews following its debut in April last year. Now, the drama is thrilling audiences once more as it climbs the iPlayer’s ‘Most Popular’ chart.  The crime thriller, which boasts an impressive 100 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, stars deaf actor Matthew Gurney as Daniel Brennan, who is released from prison after a ten-year sentence for killing his childhood friend. The story follows Daniel’s journey of revenge and redemption. The production is bilingual, moving between British Sign Language and spoken English, and has been hailed as a thought-provoking and groundbreaking thriller with brilliant performances.  Intrigued? Find out more below… WATCH: The trailer for Reunion on the BBC What is Reunion about?  The series follows Daniel Brennan (Matthew Gurney), a deaf man isolated from society who seeks revenge after serving a ten-year prison sentence for murdering his childhood friend. While he confessed to the killing, his motive has never been revealed. © BBC/Warp Films/Matt SquireMatthew Gurney stars as Daniel Brennan in the BBC series Leading star Matthew said …

Netflix’s latest 4-part comedy series hailed as a ‘masterpiece’ as it shoots up charts

Netflix’s latest 4-part comedy series hailed as a ‘masterpiece’ as it shoots up charts

Fans who are in need of a good laugh over the weekend are in for a treat, as Netflix has just released Free Bert, a comedy series based on American comedian Bert Kreischer. Since 1999, Bert has been known as “the top partyer” in the United States, thanks to an article in Rolling Stone. The article and his antics later served as an inspiration to the 2002 comedy film, National Lampoon’s Van Wilder. The series follows a fictionalised version of the star who vows to leave his partying days behind him after his daughters are accepted into a prestigious private school. The official synopsis reads: “Bert is moving up in the world. After years of hard work, the blue-collar comedian can finally afford to give his family the life they always dreamed of. Now they’re moving to the fabulous 90210 – aka Beverly Hills – so that daughters Georgia and Ila can attend an exclusive private school. “Except Bert doesn’t fit in – at all. Especially because he’s well-known for never wearing a shirt. Meanwhile, Ava …