The Interceptor
| The Interceptor | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | Tony Saint |
| Written by | Tony Saint |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Sarah Brown |
| Producer(s) | Patrick Schweitzer |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production company(s) | BBC Drama Productions |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel |
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| Picture format | 16:9 1080i |
The Interceptor is a British drama television series that is set to be first broadcast on BBC One in 2015. The eight-part series was written by Tony Saint and made by BBC Drama Productions.[1][2] The series is about a new law enforcement team tasked with hunting down some of Britain's most wanted criminals.[3] The series is inspired by the book of the same name which details the career of former customs agent Cameron Addicott, written by Kris Hollington.[4][5][6]
Cast
- O-T Fagbenle as Ash
- Jo Joyner as Lorna, Ash's wife
- Trevor Eve as Roach, a criminal
- Robert Lonsdale as Tommy, Ash's friend
- Ewan Stewart as Cartwright, a member of the UNIT team
- Lorraine Ashbourne as Valerie, a member of the UNIT team
- Anna Skellern as Kim, a member of the UNIT team
- Jeany Spark as Gemmill, Ash's friend
- Jack Bence as Cal, Streetwise estate kid
- Gary Beadle as Docker, a criminal
- Lee Boardman as Xavier, a criminal
- Michael Lindall as Wark, a criminal
Production
The Interceptor was commissioned by Ben Stephenson and Danny Cohen.[7] Filming began in London in March 2014.[8][9] The executive producer is Sarah Brown and the producer is Patrick Schweitzer.[9] Part of the filming took place in Gravesend.[10] Filming re-commenced in April 2014 after David Gyasi left the cast due to a leg injury.[11][12]
References
- ↑ Considine, Pippa (13 February 2013). "The BBC announces a raft of Great British dramas". Televisual. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
- ↑ Daniels, Colin (11 February 2013). "BBC announces new series 'Atlantis' to replace 'Merlin'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
- ↑ "BBC One announces new drama commissions". The Knowledge Online. 12 February 2013. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
- ↑ Munn, Patrick (24 January 2013). "‘Strike Back’ Showrunner Tony Saint Exits, Developing "High Octane" Police Drama Series For BBC". TV Wise. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
- ↑ Munn, Patrick (11 February 2013). "It’s Official: BBC One Orders 8 Part Drama Series 'The Interceptor' From 'Strike Back' Showrunner Tony Saint". TV Wise. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
- ↑ http://www.andrewlownie.co.uk/authors/kris-hollington/ Kris Hollington: Author Biography
- ↑ "BBC Controller of Drama, Ben Stephenson, sets out his vision for drama on the BBC and announces new commissions". BBC. 11 February 2013. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
- ↑ Jeffery, Morgan (28 February 2014). "David Gyasi, EastEnders star Jo Joyner for BBC One's The Interceptor". Digital Spy. Retrieved 28 February 2014.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Cast announced for Tony Saint’s new eight-part drama series, The Interceptor". BBC. 28 February 2014. Retrieved 28 February 2014.
- ↑ MacFarlan, Tim (11 March 2014). "Crime drama featuring Eastenders star pitches up at Gravesend café". News Shopper. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
- ↑ Eames, Tom (31 March 2014). "David Gyasi exits BBC One's The Interceptor due to injury". Digital Spy. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
- ↑ Lambert, Doug (31 March 2014). "David Gyasi quits The Interceptor". ATV Today. Retrieved 2 April 2014.