Secret Service (upcoming TV series)

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Secret Service
GenreSpy thriller
Based onSecret Service by Tom Bradby
Screenplay byTom Bradby
Jemma Kennedy
Directed byJames Marsh
Farren Blackburn
Starring
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes5
Production
Executive producersGail Egan
Andrea Calderwood
Production companies
Original release
Network ITVX (United Kingdom)
Stan (Australia)

Secret Service is an upcoming British espionage television series commissioned by ITVX. It is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Tom Bradby.

Contents

Premise

The head of the Russia Desk of the British Secret Intelligence Service learns a senior British politician could be a potential Russian asset. [1]

Cast

Production

The five-part series was commissioned by ITVX in May 2024, with Tom Bradby and Jemma Kennedy adapting Bradby’s novel of the same name. Executive producers include Gail Egan and Andrea Calderwood. [2] The series is produced by Potboiler Productions in association with All3Media International. [3] Stan acquired rights in Australia in February 2025. [4] James Marsh is director on the first three episodes, with Farren Blackburn directing episodes for and five. The cast is led by Gemma Arterton, and also includes Rafe Spall, Mark Stanley, Alex Kingston, Amaka Okafor,Khalid Abdalla, Avi Nash and Roger Allam. [5]

Filming began in late March 2025 with filming locations including Malta and London. [6] [7] [8]

References

  1. ↑ Daniels, Nia (28 May 2024). "Tom Bradby's Secret Service to be adapted for ITV". The Knowledge Online. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
  2. ↑ Craig, David (28 May 2024). "ITV adapting Tom Bradby's high-octane espionage thriller Secret Service". Radio Times. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
  3. ↑ Kanter, Jake (28 May 2024). "Tom Bradby Espionage Thriller 'Secret Service' To Be Adapted By ITV; Potboiler Producing". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
  4. ↑ Whittock, Jesse (17 February 2025). "Stan Slate: Lydia West, Liv Hewson & Brooke Satchwell Leading Originals For Australian Streamer". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
  5. ↑ Bamigboye, Baz (26 March 2025). "Breaking Baz: Gemma Arterton Arms Herself To Thwart A Russian Mole In Timely ITV Adaptation Of Tom Bradby Thriller 'Secret Service'". Deadline Hollywood.
  6. ↑ "ITV espionage drama 'Secret Service' to film in London and Malta". Screen Global Production. 28 May 2024. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
  7. ↑ Daniels, Nia (31 March 2025). "Filming begins on Secret Service with Gemma Arterton". The Knowledge Online. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
  8. ↑ Cremona, Patrick (26 April 2025). "Gemma Arterton in first look at Secret Service – starring Doctor Who and Happy Valley actors". Radio Times. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
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