Executive Producer Diederick Santer promised that series four will please fans. Little Island was founded by Patrick Melrose and Summer Of Rockets producer Helen Flint in 2013, and specializes in high-end scripted drama for domestic and international markets. Celebrities more often then not want to keep their love affairs secret, if you happen to know the name of Tom Brittney's partner, please leave a comment in the section below. Send us a tip using our annonymous form. Tom Brittney on how he personally relates to the body "insecurities" experienced by his Make Me Famous character Billy, a former reality TV star. When is Reggie Yates’ drama Make Me Famous on TV. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. In one scene he shows the producers an old photograph of himself as an overweight child – the same photograph we see framed and in pride-of-place at his mother’s flat. From our first meeting with Tom and Ollie, we were struck by their energy and creativity and knew that we had to collaborate with them on this truly original series.”. Thanks! Producer Suzan Harrison (Catherine The Great) is Little Island’s head of development, and development executive is Bryony Cunningham (Patrick Melrose).

Ollie and I have created the company to bring untold stories to the screen from fresh and dynamic perspectives. BBC Three’s Make Me Famous, starring Tom Brittney, is available to stream on BBC iPlayer from Wednesday 17th June. CALL THE MIDWIFE actor Tom Brittney will replace James Norton in series five of Grantchester. He is a wonderful addition to the Grantchester family.". To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The London-based company has acquired the rights to The Mayfair 100 novels, penned by Lynn Brittney, and have teamed with Patrick Melrose outfit Little Island Productions to develop the adaptation. From the moment I heard about the role of Will Davenport, it was something I wanted more than anything. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Our best wishes for a productive day.

For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. Rising UK actor Brittney said: “I’ve been keen to contribute more directly to the constantly evolving landscape of TV & film for some time. Grantchester's Tom Brittney was spotted filming for the first time with co-star Robson Green on Monday, as fans prepare for him to take over from James Norton in the 60s murder drama. Grantchester has become an international hit since the TV series first hit screens in the UK in 2015. EXCLUSIVE: Grantchester actor Tom Brittney, who will next be seen alongside Tom Hanks in WWII war movie Greyhound,  has partnered with actor and writer Oliver Powell (Devs) to form TV and film production company Wild Nest Pictures. Tom Brittney to play Reverend Will Davenport in Kudos and MASTERPIECE’s Hit Series for PBS and ITV (June 28, 2018) Grantchester is getting a new vicar: MASTERPIECE … ... NEW UK tours in 2021 from our partner … Brittney, who recently starred in Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool, will join the show as Reverend Will Davenport, crime-solving partner to Robson Green’s Geordie Keating. Firstly there’s a new BBC3 film called Make Me Famous which was written by Reggie Yates and looks at the devastating impact on the mental health of reality TV stars. “I did, absolutely [think that Billy had mental health issues], in my head,” Brittney says. All Rights reserved. The new puzzles website is now live - sign up now and enjoy a 7-day free trial! 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. It’s a very vulnerable place to be in.”. Sign in to manage your newsletter preferences. By entering your details, you are agreeing to Radio Times privacy policy. The company said: “We are delighted to be working with Tom and Ollie on this fascinating series of novels. Powell is repped by Victoria Lepper Associates. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Executive producer Rebecca Eaton recently insisted the series will be in good hands with Brittney, saying: “It’s a bittersweet time for Grantchester fans, who will be cheering the return of the series but crushed to say goodbye to James. Confirming the news today, Brittney said: "I am beyond excited. You can unsubscribe at any time. Norton recently announced he would be stepping down as crime-solving clergyman Sidney Chambers after th… I’ve loved this experience, and particularly working with such an extraordinary cast and crew. Mayfair 100 explores untold stories of the First World War through its gripping crime narratives and cast of extraordinary characters. We’re aiming to champion brave storytellers telling character driven narratives. News, photos, videos and full episode guide, Make Me Famous star Tom Brittney: ‘It’s exposing to go on TV and worry about viewers judging your looks’. 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As Brittney explains, “That happens to a lot of these people on these shows, is that they’re forgotten about, and the toll that takes on everything else.”. Tom Brittney plays Billy in Make Me Famous. Make Me Famous Reggie Yates's new drama explores the consequences of fast fame on reality TV contestants We want to hear from you! Wild Nest is my way to do that. An opportunity to take a period of history that people may know, but take it in a dark, unique and unseen direction.”, Related Story

The 27-year-old will star as Reverend Will Davenport and he has spoken of his delight at landing the role. Norton added: "As excited as I am to be filming a new series of Grantchester, it’s also heartbreaking to be saying goodbye to Sidney Chambers. severe body image issues” – before revealing that he could personally “relate” to his character’s insecurities, stating later in the interview that he has previously felt “petrified” about viewers who “might not like” the way he looks. Find Tom Brittney stock photos in HD and millions of other editorial images in the Shutterstock collection. Thousands of new, high-quality pictures are added every day. 'Patrick Melrose' & 'The Wheel Of Time' Outfit Little Island Options TV Rights To Sci-Fi Thriller 'The Book Of Malachi', Powell, who stars in Hulu mini-series Devs, has penned the pilot and cites the array of female characters as his main interest for adapting the novels. It’s a real honour to be joining such a wonderful series, with such a loyal fan base.". "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. "All the best to the fantastic Tom Brittney in his role as the new vicar.

Brittney (best known as the motor-cycling vicar in Grantchester) brilliantly portrays Billy, a cocky 24-year-old who, as seen in flashbacks to his interviews with TV producers, is masking secret insecurities, particularly about his body. The fourth season is currently being shot in England. From the moment I read the book, I knew I wanted to write it.”. EXCLUSIVE: Grantchester actor Tom Brittney, who will next be seen alongside Tom Hanks in WWII war movie Greyhound, has partnered with actor and … Who is Tom Brittney's partner? Check out what else is on with our TV Guide. CALL THE MIDWIFE actor Tom Brittney will replace James Norton in series five of Grantchester. The actor talks about how he personally relates to the body "insecurities" experienced by his character Billy, a former reality TV star - and explains how "vulnerable" he can feel in the public eye. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com, Brittney says that while preparing for the role, he believed that Billy had pre-existing mental health issues and “severe body image issues” – before revealing that he could personally “relate” to his character’s insecurities, stating later in the interview that he has previously felt “petrified” about viewers who “might not like” the way he looks. Copyright © 2020 Penske Business Media, LLC. He said: “I’m ecstatic that – with Masterpiece and ITV – we are returning to Grantchester with all our favourite characters. email digishowbiz@the-sun.co.uk or call us direct on 02077824220.

We’ve got exciting plans for where the show is heading and the vicarage won’t be vacant for long.”. Got a story? “But you know, it’s something you’ve just gotta – you know I just try and deal with, but there’s a lot of actors and people I know in the public eye who have similar kind of worries, I think probably a lot of us do. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Launch dates for broadcast, cable and streaming programs, Up-to-date lists for broadcast, cable and streaming series, Pandemic-proof vs. pandemic-contingent broadcast lineups, Signup for Breaking News Alerts & Newsletters, Get our latest storiesin the feed of your favorite networks. It will also be shown on BBC One at 9pm on Thursday 25th June. Tom Brittney properly hit the public eye when he joined hit ITV drama Grantchester as the new lead Reverend Will Davenport last year, and now he has a couple of excellent projects set to catapult him further into hearts and minds. We felt an adaptation of my mum’s brilliant book series, Mayfair 100, was the perfect launch for the company.

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Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. “Something I sort of related to was that he had quite severe body image issues, he had been a larger child, and he clearly worked on himself and got away from that, and was happier but couldn’t… On the outside, [he] had tried to overcompensate by being this cocky, confident character, to try and run away from who he was when he was 15, 16, and not popular in school, and bullied.”, He adds, “But that never really leaves, in certain ways, and those scenes where you can see him holding his stomach, and then once the comments start picking on his weight, or he’s not quite as ripped as he was… that just brought all of that back.”. “We want to assure them that the series they love will continue with brilliant new episodes and a captivating new vicar.”. Billy’s own insecurities are exacerbated in the film by the new crop of stars from “Love or Lust” – the fictional reality dating show that Billy appeared on the previous year.