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Sirens

DC Jay Pearson (Daniella Nardini) is part of the team tracking an elusive serial rapist. Against the backdrop of a fractured relationship with her sister Ali (Sarah Parish) she helps lead the investigation toward a prime suspect and as the net tightens and questions become answered, motives wrought with obsession and the overwhelming consequences of revenge, start to reveal themselves. That the prime suspect turns out to be Jay’s sister’s boyfriend (Greg Wise) is complicated. That Jay is having a secret affair with him, makes it more complicated still.

Taking place during a sultry London summer ‘Sirens’ examines themes of revenge, obsession and sibling rivalry that conclude in a terrifying Hitchcockian climax.

Praise for “Sirens”

“Oh wow, this is good !” Evening Standard

“It grips right from the start, effortlessly watchable and exciting” Radio Times

“A gloriously steamy retro atmosphere, the plot twists feverishly, Robert Glennister’s superb” The Times

“It was absolutely brilliant. This was superior television, brilliantly written, wonderfully acted and really tense.” Daily Express

“Truly compelling drama, top performances all round, just watch it.” Sunday Mirror

Starring:

  • Daniella Nardini
  • Sarah Parish
  • Greg Wise
  • Robert Glennister

Written by: Chris Lang

Directed by: Nick Laughland

Produced by: Margaret Mitchell

Associate producer: Chris Lang

Executive producers: Kumari Salgado and Judy Counihan

Production Company: Scottish Media Group

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Unconditional Love

unconditional lovePete and Lydia Gray are celebrating their son Max’s fourth birthday, when he is snatched by bitter and vengeful young man, Benjamin Cain. Given up for adoption at birth and condemned to life in a care system that failed him, Cain has endured years of abuse, addiction and betrayal. He is also Max’s half-brother and now has plans to avenge himself, not only on those who tormented him, but on the ‘loving’ birth parent who left him to the tender mercies of a flawed and brutal system.

A child in danger. A race against time. And the unanswerable question: how far would you go to protect the thing you love most in the world?

‘Unconditional Love’ is a thrilling two-hour kidnap drama about love, morality and two ordinary people under extraordinary pressure.

Praise for “Unconditional Love”

“Well plotted, well written, well performed. Compelling” The Guardian

“This was gripping drama”. The Mirror

“A terrifying tale. Compelling.” The Telegraph

“A powerful feature length drama, Parish gives her usual delectable turn, a gripping thriller.” Evening Standard

“Skillfully plotted, well acted, Parish showed her versatility with a fine performance. ”The Express.

Starring:

Robson Green

Joe Absalom

Sarah Parish

Peter Capaldi.

Written by: Chris Lang

Directed by: Ferdinand Fairfax

Produced by: Mark Pybus

Executive producers: George Faber and George Pattinson

Production Company: Company Pictures

 

 

 

 

 

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The Reckoning

When single mother Sally Ronson (Ashley Jenson) received a letter from a solicitor telling her she had been named in the will of a stranger, she was intrigued. Assuming she had been left a few hundred pounds from some distant relative, she headed up to the solicitor’s office with low expectations.

And there, alone in a private room with a CD the benefactor had made for her, she heard she was to inherit five million pounds. And all she had to do to get it, was kill a man. ‘A man who deserves to die’.

A high concept story of revenge and betrayal, The Reckoning captivated 6.5 million viewers on ITV1.

Praise for “The Reckoning”

‘Essentially a re-working of Dostoevsky’s ‘Crime and Punishment’, Ashley Jenson gives an excellent performance’. The Times

‘The Reckoning delivered two terrific hours of compelling drama’ Sunday Mirror

‘If you watch the first five minutes, you’ll be hooked’ The Mail

‘Taut and Hitchcockian, this drama’s sure to be a hit’ The Express

Starring:

  • Ashley Jenson
  • Max Beesley
  • Peter Wight

Written by: Chris Lang

Directed by: Jim O’Hanlon

Produced by: Jeremy Gwilt

Executive producers: Chris Lang, Matt Arlidge, Jeremy Gwilt.

Production Company: TXTV

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Lawless

Trevor Eve stars as DI John Paxton, an officer who begins to question his job when a murderer walks free from court because of a legal technicality. His boss DCI Pete Chambers is equally disgusted by the outcome and plots the ultimate revenge – killing the culprit himself. Paxton refuses to get involved, but later discovers Chambers dead in his car – and ends up being the chief suspect for the crime…

Having been framed for the murder, Paxton has no choice but to go on the run, he leaves his wife and young family behind and embarks on a dangerous quest for the truth – a fugitive from the very system he once sought to uphold, he must prove his innocence by finding the real culprit. Lawless follows one man’s journey to the edge of despair as all that he once believed in falls apart.

A gripping and ambitious serial, ‘Lawless’ asks what might happen if public servants carried out our darkest wishes.

Praise for “Lawless

‘This is one of those dramas that has you gripped from the start. Outstanding. Trevor Eve was brilliant.’ The Express

‘Eve is one Of the most mesmerising actors on television you just can’t take your eyes off him.’ The Mail

‘Nobody who saw the first episode of Lawless is likely to feel short changed, the pace, confidence and generally slick plotting make for an exciting watch.’ The Telegraph

‘A strong cast, a tight script, a very watchable drama.’ Radio Times

‘Trevor Eve projects are usually wonderful and this is no exception. A very watchable drama.’ The Sun

Starring:

  • Trevor Eve
  • Orla Brady
  • Ralph Brown
  • David Calder

Written by: Chris Lang

Directed by: Roger Gartland

Produced by; Tom Grieves

Executive producers: George Faber and Charles Pattinson

Production Company: Company Pictures

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Torn

Inspired a by a true story, Torn is a dramatic tale of parental love, families ties and belonging. It begins when Sarah (Holly Aird) believes she has seen the daughter she lost on a beach 11 years ago – the daughter who had, it was always assumed, tragically drowned. What follows is a devastating tug of love, as the now teenage girl (Jo Woodcock) is torn between her beloved “mother” who abducted her (Nicola Walker) and her biological mother, Sarah, who is a now stranger to her.

Torn was RTS nominated for Best Drama Serial and entertained 6.5 million viewers.

Praise for “Torn”

‘This is by miles, the best ITV drama in ages thanks to an intelligent and shaded script by Chris Lang, the performances are excellent, all in all, a superior slice of drama’. Daily Mirror

‘The best drama on ITV since Prime Suspect, plausible, messy and superlatively performed.’ The Times

I plan to watch every minute of this three parter, it’s a sensational edge of the seat treat’. Daily Express

‘Mesmerising performances, this was most definitely one of ITV’s best recent dramas.’ The Mail

One of ITV’s most thoughtful and delicately played series of 2007’. Time Out

Nominated for an RTS award 2008 for Best Serial.

Starring:

  • Holly Aird
  • Nicola Walker
  • Bradley Walsh

Written by: Chris Lang

Directed by: Sarah Harding

Produced by: Jeremy Gwilt

Executive producers: Chris Lang, Matt Arlidge and Jeremy Gwilt.

Production Company: TXTV

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Amnesia

Amnesia DVD coverWhen Detective Sergeant Mackenzie Stone’s wife disappeared without a trace five years ago, his life imploded. Wracked with confusion and feelings of guilt, Stone spent every waking hour looking for her. Driven to the point of destruction, and sinking into alcoholism and despair, he began to lose his grip on reality.

Meanwhile, for the last five years John Dean has suffered from total amnesia following a massive head injury. The subject of numerous psychological studies, Dean has rebuilt his life, running a small shipyard repair shop with new wife Jenna.

Back at work, Stone is increasingly distracted. His continual search keeps leading him back to two unrelated men, John Dean and Paul West (who killed his wife and child for insurance money). Stone’s instincts tell him to pursue Dean, determined to prove he is planning a similar fate for his own new family. But, as Stone’s behaviour becomes ever more erratic, the less credible his claims seem – leaving him to question his motives as he finds himself on the wrong side of the law.

The drama delves into the darkest parts of a man’s mind and leaves Stone fighting to prove his own innocence, wondering if he in fact murdered his own wife…

Amnesia entertained seven million viewers on ITV1 and was nominated for an Edgar in 2005.

Praise for “Amnesia”

‘It’s superbly intelligent filmmaking, truly memorable viewing.’ Time Out

‘In the best thriller tradition nobody in ‘Amnesia’ is what they seem. Brilliant dramatic conception. Unforgettable.’ The Telegraph

‘There is nothing forgettable about Amnesia.’ Daily Express

‘Worthy of Agatha Christie – and higher praise than that I cannot, within this genre, bestow.’ The Guardian

‘Taut, stylish and intelligent. Hannah is outstanding. Memories are made of this.’ The Sunday Express

Starring:

  • John Hanna
  • Patrick Malahide
  • Gemma Redgrave
  • Brendan Coyle
  • Anthony Calf

Written by: Chris Lang

Directed by: Nick Laughland

Produced by: Jeremy Gwilt

Executive producers: Douglas Rae and Robert Bernstein

Production Company: Ecosse Films

 

 

 

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The Glass

Self made millionaire John Proctor (John Thaw) is about to ‘retire’ and enjoy the fruits of his life’s work. He has a beautiful young wife, Carol (Sarah Lancashire) and a plan to hand over the reins of his glazing business to his young nephew Paul (Jo McFadden) recently returned from America.

But what Proctor doesn’t know, is that Paul has come back with a secret, and that he plans to take more than just the job of running the business. He plans to take everything Proctor has.

Set in the cut throat world of high pressure sales, this dark twisting tale of betrayal, love and revenge, aired to over seven million viewers and rave reviews in the spring of 2001

“Sarah Lancashire’s brilliance makes this drama shine. Not half empty or even half full, this glass is positively overflowing.” TV Times

“Thaw fans will not be disappointed, he’s as magnetic as ever…it’s madly watchable fine feel good Sunday telly…shaping up to be ‘Glengarry Glenn Ross’ for the small screen.” The Observer

“The crackling chemistry between the three main players makes this a thoroughly enjoyable drama.” Sunday People

‘It’s extremely good quality…bright, sharp, shiny.” The Guardian

“A hugely enjoyable series about love, loyalty and humans capacity for change…compelling viewing. McFadden’s performance throughout has been extraordinary.” Mail on Sunday

Starring:

  • John Thaw
  • Sarah Lancashire
  • Joe Macfadden

Written by: Chris Lang

Directed by: Patrick Lau, Nick Laughland and Phillipa Langdale

Produced by: Tom Grieves

Executive producer: Andy Harries.

Production Company: Granada/ITV studios

 

 

The Real Thing

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The Real Thing

The Real Thing

A beginning, a muddle and an end. So often the formula for short films, but not so “The Real Thing”.

This dizzyingly paced black comedy thriller tells a complete story in twenty four minutes, a story of naivete, desperation and greed.

When Bill Chance arrives back in London from an unsuccessful business trip to LA, he is on his uppers. His house is about to be repossessed, his marriage is on the rocks and his business is faltering. So when a potential fortune drops into his lap, it would seem to be the answer to all his problems, if only taking advantage of it weren’t as immoral as it were illegal. Follow Bill Chance and the consequences of his decision to a truly Hitchockian climax.

Written and directed and Co-Produced by Chris Lang, The Real Thing was shot on 35mm on location in London and was shown at various Short Film festivals around the world.

Starring:

Andy Taylor

Josie Lawrence

Marc Warren

Written and directed by: Chris Lang.

Produced by: Nick Canner and Chris Lang