HAVING hooked viewers for almost a decade, much-loved crime drama Unforgotten is being turned into a documentary series.
I can reveal the two-parter will look at the real-life cold cases that are the inspiration for the hit ITV show that stars Nicola Walker, Sanjeev Bhaskar and Sinead Keenan.
Much-loved crime drama Unforgotten is being turned into a two-parter documentary series, above Nicola Walker and Sanjeev Bhaskar[/caption]
Simply called The Real Unforgotten, it will air early next year on ITV1 around the time that the sixth season of the detective series is released.
A TV insider said: “Often real-life events get featured in factual TV shows and then inspire dramas, but in this case it’s the other way around.
“ITV bosses saw this as a no-brainer and there are plenty of incredible cold cases to choose from that can feature.”
The documentary series and sixth season also coincide with the tenth anniversary of the show, which comes from the pen of acclaimed writer Chris Lang.
From 2015 to 2021, Sanjeev, who plays DI Sunny Khan, was paired up with Nicola as DCI Cassie Stuart.
But she was killed in a car crash at the end of series four.
In series five, which aired last year, Sinead played new female lead detective DCI Jessie James. They’re now both set to reprise their roles in the next series.
Over the past decade the show has gained a loyal following, and previous seasons have included masterclass performances from A-listers attracted to appear.
Billy Liar star Tom Courtenay and Line Of duty actor Mark Bonnar both bagged Baftas for their stints on series one and two, respectively.
So, no pressure on the real characters to be just as captivating in the spin-off documentary.
RACING driver Billy Monger is the sixth celebrity joining Strictly Christmas.
He’ll join the likes of Tamzin Outhwhaite and Vogue Williams on the dancefloor this December 25.
He said: “I’ve spent the last 12 months training 20 hours a week for an Ironman world record attempt, but the thought of donning sequins in front of Craig Revel Horwood fills me with a fear I’ve never experienced before.”
RYLAN’S DARKEST SECRETS
AS host of Sex Rated and Dating Naked, it’s fair to say Rylan isn’t shy about baring all to make great telly.
Rylan Clark is exposing his darkest secrets – his Amazon order history[/caption]
But now he is exposing his darkest secrets – his Amazon order history.
Rylan is welcoming swimmer Adam Peaty and fellow TV stars Stacey Dooley and Clara Amfo for the retailer’s Black Friday Week Show.
He told me: “It’s basically a chat show for social media and it’s been really, really fun.
“We talk about our purchase history, but we had to keep it clean and I found that quite difficult.
“Let’s just say after I hosted Sex Rated I was inspired to buy a few of my friends something!”
Episodes run daily on Amazon UK’s Instagram until December 2
KEVIN COSTNER’s departure has not stopped Yellowstone’s new series landing with a bang.
The Hollywood actor quit ahead of the second part of series five.
But the Western drama’s return has broken all records for Paramount+, getting its highest ever viewing figure on a launch day.
