Bookish (TV series)

Bookish is an upcoming British crime drama television series from Mark Gatiss.

Bookish
Screenplay byMark Gatiss
Matthew Sweet
Directed byCarolina Giammetta
Starring
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Belgium
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producersJo McGrath
Walter Iuzzolino
ProducerChristopher Arcache
Production companies
  • Eagle Eye Drama
  • Happy Duck Films
Original release
NetworkAlibi

Synopsis

An unconventional book shop owner helps Police solve crimes in 1946 London.[1]

Cast

Production

The six-part series is produced by Eagle Eye Drama and is produced in association with Belgium-based Happy Duck Films. Jo McGrath and Walter Iuzzolino are executive producers and the series is co-written by Mark Gatiss and Matthew Sweet. Carolina Giammetta is the director and Christopher Arcache is the producer.[2]

The cast is led by Gatiss, as well as Polly Walker, Joely Richardson, Daniel Mays as well as Elliott Levey, Connor Finch and Buket Kömür.[3] The cast also includes Blake Harrison, Rosie Cavaliero, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Tom Forbes, Amanda Drew, and Luke Norris.[4]

Filming got underway in Belgium in April 2024.[5]

Broadcast

The series has a 2025 airdate on Alibi.[6]

References
  1. Godfrey, Jake (11 April 2024). "Bookish - Mark Gatiss to co-write and star in crime drama for Alibi". Film Stories. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  2. Whittock, Jesse; Goldbart, Max (9 April 2024). "Mark Gatiss Writing & Starring In UKTV Drama About Crime-Solving Bookshop Owner". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  3. Elliott, Dave (10 April 2024). "UKTV'S ALIBI ORDERS 'BOOKISH', NEW DETECTIVE DRAMA WRITTEN BY & STARRING MARK GATISS". Geek Town. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  4. "Filming begins on Bookish for Alibi". Advance Television. 29 April 2024. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  5. Cremona, Patrick (29 April 2024). "Call the Midwife and Poldark stars join Mark Gatiss's new drama Bookish". Radio Times. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  6. "Gatiss creates UKTV drama series Bookish". Televisual. 10 April 2024. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
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