Continuing our coverage of Unforgotten series 3, I chat to writer Chris Lang about the idea behind this new series and returning to his two lead characters. Listen to "Chris Lang Unforgotten Series 3" on Spreaker. Download this episode Unforgotten returns Sunday at...
CUSTARD TV PODCAST INTERVIEW: Richard Clark (Innocent)
If you watched the first episode of ITV's new drama Innocent then you'll enjoy my chat with director Richard Clark. We chat about putting the show together, the best TV and the pressures of directing. Listen to "Chat with 'innocent' director Richard Clark" on...
Interview: We meet the man behind ‘Walter Presents’
In this special interview, our Elise Gallagher In this special interview, our Elise Gallagher sits down with the mastermind behind Channel 4's Walter Presents ahead of an exclusive screening of Tabula Rasa at the Pilot Light TV Festival in Manchester on 5th May...
INTERVIEW: Nicola Walker talks ‘The Split’
Tuesday sees the start of a new family law drama from BAFTA-winning writer Abi Morgan. The Spilt is a six-part drama series centred around the work of divorce lawyers that focuses on the women of the Defoe family. In the interview below star Nicola Walker teases what...
INTERVIEW – Lesley Manville teases the return of ‘Mum’
It's been a long wait, but next week sees the return of BBC2's best new sitcom in years: Mum. The second series, which starts on Tuesday at 10.00pm runs for six episodes and we already know we're getting a third. In the interview below Oscar nominee Lesley Manville...
Our Girl: Michelle Keegan talks series 3
Earlier this year the BBC announced that Our Girl would return for an almost unheard of 12 episode third series. The drama, which follows the work of army medic Georgie Lane (Michelle Keegan) returns next month and the 12 episodes will be split into four separate...
Hugh Bonneville teases the return of WIA
Next Monday sees the welcome return of John Morton's superb mockumentary WIA to BBC Two. This is the year in which the BBC’s Royal Charter is up for renewal. The charter renewal process gives the BBC an opportunity to question everything it does and ask the question...
Liar Vs Rellik: Monday’s drama battle
There's a truly bizarre thing on TV this Monday night. For the first time ever two dramas written by the same people, produced by the same production company will air at exactly the same time. The dramas in question are written by sibling writing duo Harry and Jack...
Peter Kay & Sian Gibson chat Car Share
They've made us wait a while, but Tuesday sees the welcome return of one of the best comedies on British television. Peter Kay's Car Share became an instant classic when it launched in 2015. Now, Peter Kay and Sian Gibson get behind the wheel for a shorter four-part...
CUSTARD TV PODCAST INTERVIEW: Charlie and Daisy Cooper (This Country)
Popping up to little promotion, we stumbled across BBC Three's comedy This Country almost by accident. The six-part comedy is written by siblings Daisy and Charlie Cooper. They pair star as cousins Kerry and Lee Kurtan and the show is filmed as mock documentary....
CUSTARD TV PODCAST INTERVIEW: Chris Lang (Unforgotten)
If you've listened to our podcast this year you'll know we've been championing ITV's engrossing crime drama Unforgotten. In this special podcast I chat to the writer Chris Lang about piecing the story together, the wonderful theme tune and how the TV industry has...
Emilia Fox chats the continued success of Silent Witness
Silent Witness turned 20 this year. It might've been around for a LONG time in TV terms but it's showing no signs of slowing down and appears to be loving its twenties. Emilia Fox spoke to the BBC about what we can expect from the rest of the series and the key to its...
Gary Barlow chats ‘Let it Shine’
Saturday sees the start of Gary Barlow's new talent show Let it Shine on BBC One. It's a search for a boyband to perform in a show based on the songs of Take That that will go nationwide. It sees Barlow joined on the judging panel by Dannii Minogue? Martin...
CUSTARD TV PODCAST INTERVIEW: Jack and Harry Williams (The Missing)
Ahead of the Boxing Day Bluray and DVD release, Luke chats to the writers of the phenomenally successful second series of The Missing. Harry and Jack Williams discuss how they plot their show, getting a commission and the worries of matching series 1. Listen to "Chat...
CUSTARD TV PODCAST INTERVIEW: Mike Bullen (Cold Feet)
After thirteen years away ITV asked creator and writer Mike Bullen to resurrect his series Cold Feet in 2016. After five hugely popular series and killing one of its main characters Cold Feet bowed out on a high. When ITV confirmed the return earlier in the year fans...
TheCustard chats to Line of Duty mastermind Jed Mercurio
Monday sees the release of Series 3 of Line of Duty on DVD. It's a drama that has literally gripped fans from beginning to end. Ahead of the release I spoke to writer and showrunner Jed Mercurio about creating the series and keeping its many twists and turns a...
CUSTARD TV PODCAST INTERVIEW: Lee Warburton (Scott and Bailey)
Wednesday saw the welcome return of ITV's Scott & Bailey for a special three-part fifth series. As part of our screenwriters podcasts I chat to writer of the fifth series of Scott & Bailey Lee Warburton. We discuss taking Sally Wainwright's characters on, and...
Chat with Peter Bowker on translating The A-Word
Contributed by Katy Brent Last night saw the start of a new BBC drama from acclaimed writer Peter Bowker. New six-parter The A-Word is based on an Israeli series that focuses on how a diagnosis of autism affects a close knit family. Our Katy Brent was given...
Fargo writer teases second series.
Fargo returns soon to Channel 4. The first installment of the FX show was a mega-hit wherever it played. The series returns soon, and the action moves to the 1970's. Below creator of the series and lead writer Noah Hawley teases what we can expect. Where did the idea...
TheCustard braves Dragons’ Den
It's a surprisingly scorching day in May and I'm sweating. I could blame my uncontrollable leakage on the unseasonable temperatures, but in truth my unflattering sweats are caused by the fact I'm inside one of the most intimidating sets on British television. No, my...
Behind the scenes of the Corrie fire
Kal Nazir (Jimi Mistry) sensationally departed Coronation Street on Thursday night after being caught in the explosion at Victoria Court. Kal, Leanne (Jane Danson) and Amy Barlow (Elle Mulvaney) became trapped on the balcony of Carla’s flat and whilst Leanne and Amy...
Thecustard heads to Corrie
Coronation Street is on fiery form this week in a series of exciting episodes as Tracy's revenge finally plays out in Weatherfield. It begins as Tracy wrecks havoc on those closest to her, marriage vows are made and lives become endangered before the week quite...
Julie Hesmondhalgh talks ‘Cucumber’
As Hayley Cropper in Coronation Street, Julie Hesmondhalgh played one of the most universally loved characters in the long and illustrious history of Coronation Street. Hayley was kind, caring and courageous and, as a transgender character (the first in British soap...
Behind the scenes of Corrie’s bus crash
This week saw Coronation Street air dramatic scenes as they screened their highly publicised mini-bus crash episode which left one Weatherfield resident in a serious condition. A work night's out ended in tragedy for the staff of Underworld as Steve McDonald lost...