Marlow (TV series)

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Marlow is an upcoming crime thriller television programme on BritBox starring Claire Foy. [1] The eight-episode series was produced by Motive Pictures and Endeavor Content. [2]

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Synopsis

The series follows two feuding families the Marlows and the Wyatts in the Thames Estuary. [3]

Development

The series was written by screenwriters Tony Grisoni and Simon Maxwell. [4]

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References

  1. Ravindran, Manori (5 May 2021). "Claire Foy to Lead BritBox U.K. Thriller 'Marlow'". Variety. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  2. Ritman, Alex (5 May 2021). "Claire Foy to Star in BritBox U.K. Crime Series 'Marlow'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  3. "BritBox UK commissions Marlow, an epic contemporary crime thriller starring Claire Foy". ITV. 5 May 2021.
  4. Ritman, Alex (5 May 2021). "Claire Foy to Star in BritBox U.K. Crime Series 'Marlow'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 20 July 2024.