Gently does it
BBC series Small Prophets is Mackenzie Crook’s spiritual successor to the acclaimed Detectorists. He joins producer Gill Isles to outline the “gentle” new comedy, his decision to move behind the camera and creating the show’s animated stars.
Making waves
Storm clouds gather for the holidaymakers living together beside a Scottish loch in Channel 4’s atmospheric thriller Summerwater. Writer John Donnelly and executive producer Mike Ellen tell DQ about adapting Sarah Moss’s novel and the importance of challenging stories.
King makers
James Norton, Kitty Kaletsky and Lindsey Martin discuss making historical drama King & Conqueror, the story of the clash between Harold of Wessex and William of Normandy, the importance of authenticity and filming the series on location in Iceland.
Wild things
Following the award-winning success of Mood, Nicôle Lecky reflects on creating Wild Cherry – a story about secrets and lies in a world of extreme privilege – and the challenges of stepping up as showrunner
Shooting the Sheriff
Sheriff Country star Christopher Gorham opens up about his role on the new US crime drama, the tricky character dynamics at the heart of the small-town story and why he’s happy to be making “throwback” television.
Fault lines
All Her Fault writer Megan Gallagher speaks to DQ about adapting Andrea Mara’s novel for the screen, working with star Sarah Snook and why she’s confident the eight-part thriller sticks the landing.
Killer twist
Belgian series This is Not a Murder Mystery offers a playful, surrealist spin on the English country house murder-mystery format. Creator Christophe Dirickx, director Hans Herbots and producer Kato Maes tell DQ about making the period drama and the iconic artists involved in solving the case.
Killing them softly
DQ meets Midsomer Murders stars Neil Dudgeon and Nick Hendrix as they film the upcoming 25th season of the beloved crime drama, discussing their on-screen partnership and why suits and scents help them get into character to play the show’s lead detective duo.
Directing the Blues
On the set of the BBC’s Belfast crime drama Blue Lights, actor turned director Angela Griffin reveals her passion for filmmaking as she takes charge behind the camera for season three’s climactic scenes.
Fair play
DQ hears from All’s Fair stars Kim Kardashian, Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash-Betts, Teyana Taylor, Sarah Paulson and Glenn Close about linking up with creator Ryan Murphy for this Hulu and Disney+ legal drama following a team of female divorce lawyers.
Back to school
After becoming a global breakout hit in 2024, Maxton Hall – The World Between Us returns for a second season. Producers Ceylan Yildirim and Markus Brunnemann open up about the show’s success and why it’s more than a love story.
Heart to heart
Dear Life stars Brooke Satchwell and Eleanor Matsuura join showrunners Robyn Butler and Wayne Hope to preview this Australian drama that discusses organ donation and the power of human connection through the story of a woman grieving for her fiancé.
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