Bookish (TV series)
| Bookish | |
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| Screenplay by | Mark Gatiss Matthew Sweet |
| Directed by | Carolina Giammetta |
| Starring |
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| Theme music composer | Sarah Warne |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom Belgium |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Jo McGrath Walter Iuzzolino |
| Producer | Christopher Arcache |
| Running time | 48 minutes |
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| Original release | |
| Network | U&Alibi |
| Release | 16 July 2025 – present |
Bookish is a British crime drama television series from Mark Gatiss. It was renewed for a second series prior to the broadcast of the first series.
Synopsis
An unconventional book shop owner helps police solve crimes in 1946 London.[1]
Cast
Main cast
- Mark Gatiss as Gabriel Book[2]
- Polly Walker as Trottie Book[2]
- Elliot Levey as Inspector Bliss[2]
- Connor Finch as Jack[2]
- Buket Kömür as Nora[2]
Guest cast
- Daniel Mays as Eric Wellbeloved[2]
- Blake Harrison as Sergeant Morris[3]
- Joely Richardson as Sandra Dare[2]
- Jonas Nay as Felix[2]
- Rosie Cavaliero as Mrs. Dredge[3]
- Jacob Fortune-Lloyd as Stewart Howard[3]
- Tom Forbes as Mickey Hall[3]
- Amanda Drew as Nerina Bean[3]
- Michael Workéyè as Billy[3]
- Ella Bruccoleri as Merula Harkup[3]
- Luke Norris as Jesse Mackendrick[3]
- Tim McInnerny as D
- Paul McGann as Mr. Kind
- Gerard Horan as Baseheart
Production
The six-part series is produced by Eagle Eye Drama and is produced in association with Belgium-based Happy Duck Films. Jo McGrath and Walter Iuzzolino are executive producers and the series is co-written by Mark Gatiss and Matthew Sweet. Carolina Giammetta is the director and Christopher Arcache is the producer.[4]
The cast is led by Gatiss, with Polly Walker, Elliott Levey, Connor Finch and Buket Kömür.[2] The cast also includes Blake Harrison, Rosie Cavaliero, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Tom Forbes, Joely Richardson, Daniel Mays, Amanda Drew, and Luke Norris.[3]
Filming got underway in Belgium in April 2024.[5] It was renewed for a second series prior to the broadcast of the first series.[6]
Broadcast
The series has a 16 July 2025 airdate on U&Alibi.[7]
References
- ^ Godfrey, Jake (11 April 2024). "Bookish - Mark Gatiss to co-write and star in crime drama for Alibi". Film Stories. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Elliott, Dave (10 April 2024). "UKTV'S ALIBI ORDERS 'BOOKISH', NEW DETECTIVE DRAMA WRITTEN BY & STARRING MARK GATISS". Geek Town. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Filming begins on Bookish for Alibi". Advance Television. 29 April 2024. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ Whittock, Jesse; Goldbart, Max (9 April 2024). "Mark Gatiss Writing & Starring In UKTV Drama About Crime-Solving Bookshop Owner". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ Cremona, Patrick (29 April 2024). "Call the Midwife and Poldark stars join Mark Gatiss's new drama Bookish". Radio Times. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ Warner, Sam (16 May 2025). ""Fiendish" British crime drama confirmed for second series ahead of the first even airing". Digital Spy. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
- ^ "Gatiss creates UKTV drama series Bookish". Televisual. 10 April 2024. Retrieved 29 April 2024.