Cop/detective drama series

[OceanBlue]

Originally Posted by OceanBlue

I don't know how far off we are with seeing the second series of Dalgliesh on Channel Five (and Acorn TV in the States), but during an episode of Columbo I watched yesterday afternoon (on 5USA) there was a promo for two TV series on Channel Five, including Dalgliesh. No date stated, just (I think) "Coming Soon".

Following on from the above, quoted post, checked EpGuides earlier for Dalgliesh to see if there was an update, as a few weeks ago after doing a web search for news of the second series, I saw something among the search results which suggested it will start in April in the States.

Based on how long after each episode of Series 1 premiered in the States (on Acorn tv), seeing the airdates put up recently on EpGuides, Channel Five should start the premiere UK TV airing in late April. Each of the three two-part adaptations will premiere on Acorn tv in the States on Monday 24th April, Monday 1st May and Monday 8th May respectively.

I think the first series of Dalgliesh was released on DVD in the UK by Acorn Media. It had a German DVD release, but I don't know by which boutique label. Acorn Media did release one or two series on Blu-ray in the UK, but that seems a long time ago. I'm sure Acorn have had some involvement in the production of Dalgliesh. Just wish someone else who would release the series on Blu-ray had the physical media rights in the UK, as when I saw Series 1 on Channel Five HD, it looked very good indeed.

[cutback73]

Originally Posted by OceanBlue

Following on from the above, quoted post, checked EpGuides earlier for Dalgliesh to see if there was an update, as a few weeks ago after doing a web search for news of the second series, I saw something among the search results which suggested it will start in April in the States.

Based on how long after each episode of Series 1 premiered in the States (on Acorn tv), seeing the airdates put up recently on EpGuides, Channel Five should start the premiere UK TV airing in late April. Each of the three two-part adaptations will premiere on Acorn tv in the States on Monday 24th April, Monday 1st May and Monday 8th May respectively.

I think the first series of Dalgliesh was released on DVD in the UK by Acorn Media. It had a German DVD release, but I don't know by which boutique label. Acorn Media did release one or two series on Blu-ray in the UK, but that seems a long time ago. I'm sure Acorn have had some involvement in the production of Dalgliesh. Just wish someone else who would release the series on Blu-ray had the physical media rights in the UK, as when I saw Series 1 on Channel Five HD, it looked very good indeed.

Channel 5 on Sunday evening showed a 90minute programme with Dan Snow detailing the history of the rediscovery of Pompeii from the initial well discovery at Herculaneum to modern day (including an interesting segment on the Allied bombs which landed there in 1943).

During the advert breaks for the show there was a trailer for series 2 of Dalgleish which was trailed as "coming soon". Although there was no date shown, this trailer was shown more than once during the programme, which in itself suggested to me that the date might not be far off.

The first series was excellent, so I am looking forward to this greatly.

[OceanBlue]

Originally Posted by cutback73

Channel 5 on Sunday evening showed a 90minute programme with Dan Snow detailing the history of the rediscovery of Pompeii from the initial well discovery at Herculaneum to modern day (including an interesting segment on the Allied bombs which landed there in 1943).

During the advert breaks for the show there was a trailer for series 2 of Dalgleish which was trailed as "coming soon". Although there was no date shown, this trailer was shown more than once during the programme, which in itself suggested to me that the date might not be far off.

The first series was excellent, so I am looking forward to this greatly.

It was probably the same promo trailer shown during one of the ad breaks during tonight's new edition of Springtime on the Farm (although I only saw it very briefly as I fast-forwarded through the ad breaks (). Was there an actress in the promo trailer who looks like the lead actress in the Canadian series Orphan Black?

Dalgliesh would look lovely on Blu-ray, but Acorn have the physical media rights I think. And I agree with what you say Cutback, I wasn't disappointed by any of the three two-part adaptations in the first series. Loved the use of darkness and light in some of the on-location exterior night-time scenes for example. And Bernie Carvel was impressive with his acting range.

I know that two series were ordered (Series 2 and 3), but not if they were being filmed back-to-back.

Thanks for posting this update/indicator of when the second series could be starting on Channel Five.

[OceanBlue]

Originally Posted by cutback73

Channel 5 on Sunday evening showed a 90minute programme with Dan Snow detailing the history of the rediscovery of Pompeii from the initial well discovery at Herculaneum to modern day (including an interesting segment on the Allied bombs which landed there in 1943).

During the advert breaks for the show there was a trailer for series 2 of Dalgleish which was trailed as "coming soon". Although there was no date shown, this trailer was shown more than once during the programme, which in itself suggested to me that the date might not be far off.

The first series was excellent, so I am looking forward to this greatly.

The second series of Dalgliesh starts on Channel 5 a week on Thursday (27th April) at 9 pm - 10 pm, with the concluding part of the first two-part adaptation in the second series ("Death of an Expert Witness") premiering the following night (28th April) at the same time.

Source: TV & Satellite Week (Saturday 22nd to Friday 28th April, 2023).

[OceanBlue]

Originally Posted by cutback73

Channel 5 on Sunday evening showed a 90minute programme with Dan Snow detailing the history of the rediscovery of Pompeii from the initial well discovery at Herculaneum to modern day (including an interesting segment on the Allied bombs which landed there in 1943).

During the advert breaks for the show there was a trailer for series 2 of Dalgleish which was trailed as "coming soon". Although there was no date shown, this trailer was shown more than once during the programme, which in itself suggested to me that the date might not be far off.

The first series was excellent, so I am looking forward to this greatly.

cutback, have you watched the first two-parter of the new series of Dalgliesh? I've been slacking a bit, not having watched them yet.

[OceanBlue]

While checking Amazon UK for a DVD release of the first series of the Nicola Walker-starring Annika, spotted a DVD-only listing of Dalgliesh's second series, which finished last Friday night on Channel 5. It was released this past Monday, which makes sense (UK physical media releases of TV series happening the Monday after the series/season has recently finished).

Like with the first series, Dalgliesh's second series has been released on DVD by Acorn (if a German release happens, it will likely be DVD-only again as well).

Likely way too early to say, but any word on when the third series will air (if it has gone into production yet)?

[OceanBlue]

A new series (the ninth) of New Zealand detective drama series The Brokenwood Mysteries (apparently a bit like Midsomer Murders) premieres on Drama next Monday night (24th July) at 8 pm - 10 pm.

Source: Sky TV listings and TV & Satellite Week (Saturday 22nd to Friday 28th July, 2023).

I remember watching the very first episode or two of The Brokenwood Mysteries some time ago and not being able to get into the show. Over time I have read a few times that the show has been described as being similar to Midsomer Murders.

[OceanBlue]

A new detective drama series (set in Ireland?) started on BBC Four last Saturday night with a double bill (29th July), called Clean Sweep. Six episodes in total (the next two episodes premiere on the channel this coming Saturday night (5th August) at 9 pm - 10.40 pm, with the last two episodes likely premiering a week on Saturday).

All six episodes are available in the BBC iPlayer section on Sky's On Demand/Catch up TV section.

Source of the BBC Four TV listings information for this coming Saturday night: Sky TV listings and TV & Satellite Week (Saturday 5th to Friday 11th August, 2023).

[OceanBlue]

A new series/season (the third) of New Zealand detective/private detective drama series My Life is Murder (the cast including Lucy Lawless) premieres on Alibi next Tuesday night (3rd October) at 10 pm - 11 pm (following So Help Me Todd). Ten episodes in the new series/season.

Starting on Drama a week today (Wednesday 4th October) at 8 pm - 10 pm is new murder mystery drama series Mrs. Sidhu Investigates. Four episodes in total.

Source: Sky TV listings and TV & Satellite Week (Saturday 30th September to Friday 6th October, 2023).