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19.02.2024 / 18:57

Breathtaking on ITV: What it's about, how many episodes and who's in the cast

The coronavirus pandemic may still be fresh in the minds of some but almost four months on from the first lockdown in March 2020, ITV is releasing its latest drama which follows NHS medics during that period.

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Breathtaking episode 1 cast: Who stars in new ITV drama?

ITV's upcoming medical drama, Breathtaking, gives us a glimpse into the real-life struggles faced by NHS medics all across the country during the Covid-19 pandemic that gripped the globe at the start of the decade. The series focuses on Dr Abbey Henderson, an acute medicine consultant, and her team as they grapple with the initial outbreak of the deadly virus and a shortage of supplies.The show portrays the tough choices that healthcare professionals had to make during this time.The drama highlights the lack of proper PPE, infection rates, and how hospitals managed before and during the lockdown imposed by then Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

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Breathtaking star Joanne Froggart on heartbreaking new Covid drama - 'I cried reading the script'

We go back to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in ITV1’s latest drama. Downton Abbey actress Joanne Froggatt stars as Dr Abbey Henderson, a front-line hospital consultant who fights to save her patients as the mystery virus becomes an ever-growing threat. Breathtaking is based on a book by journalist-turned-medic Rachel Clarke and has been adapted for the screen by doctor-turned-screenwriter Jed Mercurio.

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New Year Honours list 2021 in full - Lewis Hamilton, Craig David and Covid heroes

Seven-time Formula One winner Lewis Hamilton and actress Sheila Hancock lead a rollcall of stars of screen, music and sport receiving gongs in the New Year Honours List.

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Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio rules out US version of hit BBC cop drama

LINE of Duty creator Jed Mercurio has ruled out a US version of the hit BBC cop drama. While a number of UK shows have spawned American versions - including The Office and Shameless - Jed doesn't think his hit series will follow suit.

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Line of Duty creator leaves fans in stitches posting hilarious season 6 bloopers of Adrian Dunbar and Vicky McClure

LINE of Duty's creator has left fans in hysterics after posting a hilarious video of bloopers from filming season 6. The drama has now been given the green light to return to work following the coronavirus pandemic, but before the break, writer Jed Mercurio shared a funny clip of some behind-the-scenes blunders.

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Line of Duty creator admits season 6 may be completely rewritten after ‘huge cost implications’ of lockdown

LINE of Duty boss Jed Mercurio has admitted season 6 may have to be scrapped and re-written due to the lockdown. Despite the show now being able to return to filming, the extended break and significant cost implications of Covid-19 could have an impact on the script.

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Line of Duty may not re-start filming until 2021 after series six halted

Impatient Line of Duty fans are set to face a very long wait until the highly anticipated sixth series hits our screens.

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Line of Duty cast reunite in lockdown as filming remains suspended due to Covid-19

The stars of Line Of Duty reunited for a virtual chat after filming for the sixth series was postponed due to covid-19.

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Line of Duty cast reunite in lockdown after filming comes to grinding halt amid coronavirus

The Line of Duty lot held a cast reunion after filming for the cop show's sixth season was forced to come to a halt amid coronavirus.

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Piers Morgan begs for part in Line Of Duty after ‘interrogation’ of MP Helen Whately that sparked 1,910 Ofcom complaints

PIERS Morgan is keen for a role in BBC cop drama Line Of Duty after his interrogation of MP Helen Whately on GMB was praised by the show's creator. Writer Jed Mercurio took to Twitter yesterday suggesting Superintendent Ted Hastings could do with channelling Piers's tenacity.

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Line of Duty creator says show needs to turn to Piers Morgan for next series

Jed Mercurio, the creator of Line of Duty, has unexpectedly turned to Piers Morgan for inspiration for the sixth series of the hit BBC drama.

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Line Of Duty return will be better than ever, says Martin Compston

Line Of Duty star Martin Compston has pledged that the show will be back despite being derailed by coronavirus.

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