UKTV today releases a selection of first look images for the upcoming U&Original series, Mudtown (6x60') on specialist crime drama channel, Alibi, which will air in spring next year.
(L-R) Erin Richards as Claire Lewis Jones and Tom Cullen as Saint Pete
The six-part series is a co-commission with Welsh language free-to-air channel S4C, and All3Media International. All3Media International also acts as global partner. The series is produced by Severn Screen and written by writing duo Hannah Daniel and Georgia Lee. All3Media International will handle distribution of the series outside the UK.
Starring Erin Richards (Gotham, The Crown), Tom Cullen (The Gold, Becoming Elizabeth), Matthew Gravelle (Broadchurch, Steeltown Murders), Kimberley Nixon (The Salisbury Poisonings, Life and Death in the Warehouse), Lauren Morais (The Red King) and Lloyd Meredith (The Red King, Gran Turismo), Mudtown centres around life at Newports Magistrates Court where experienced Magistrate Claire Lewis Jones (Richards) faces personal turmoil while presiding over cases in Newport.
(L-R) Matthew Gravelle as Alun Lewis Jones, Kimberley Nixon as Sara Humphries, Gareth John Bale as Glyn Humphries, Lauren Morais as Beca Lewis Jones and Lloyd Meredith as Sonny Higgins
When Ned Humphries, a childhood friend of Beca (Morais), Claires daughter, faces arson charges, Claires loyalty to her community is put to the test. Matters are made worse when local criminal kingpin Saint Pete (Cullen) appears on the scene. Claire and Saint Pete go back a long way - will her past come back to threaten her present? As she delves deeper into the case, and suspicions grow around her daughters new bad-boy boyfriend, Sonny Higgins (Meredith), Claire uncovers a web of criminal activity that could put her and her family at risk.
As the truth emerges and consequences unfold, Claire must confront her own biases and decisions. The lines between right and wrong become blurred, leaving Claire in muddy waters as her maternal instincts clash with her commitment to uphold the law.
The U&Original series has been commissioned by Helen Perry, head of drama for UKTV, and ordered for Alibi by Emma Ayech, former channel director, and Hilary Rosen, director of commissioning. Executive Producer for Severn Screen is Ed Talfan and the series will be produced by Hannah Thomas (Steeltown Murders, Hidden) and directed by Rhys Carter (Yr Amgueddfa, Enid a Lucy) and Chris Forster (Hidden, The Light in the Hall). Mudtown (Ar y Ffin in Welsh) was commissioned for Welsh language broadcaster S4C by S4C's head of film and drama, Gwenllian Gravelle.
Ar y Ffin will air first on S4C, S4C Clic and BBC iPlayer later this year, with Mudtown airing on Alibi in spring 2025.
For more information, please contact:
Shannon Bulmer, Publicist, UKTV
Charlotte Cooper, Press Executive, All3Media International
Notes for Editors:
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Alibi is the only TV channel dedicated to crime drama, investigating the best selection from the genre and premiering hit series from around the world such as CSI: Vegas, So Help Me Todd, Dark Winds and Black Sands.
Alibi's offering of UKTV Original crime drama series give viewers guaranteed thrills, twists and turns through hit shows including Annika, starring Nicola Walker, Traces, starring Molly Windsor and Martin Compston and We Hunt Together, starring Eve Myles and Babou Ceesay. Sophie Rundle also leads the cast in Barcelona-set drama, The Diplomat, while Anjli Monindra, Marc Warren and Adjoa Andoh star in the brand-new series from writer Toby Whithouse, The Red King.
Alibi is also home to fan favourites, Miss Scarlet and the Duke, Murdoch Mysteries and Hudson and Rex, and gives viewers another chance to catch hugely popular British crime dramas including Death in Paradise, Father Brown and Silent Witness.
About UKTV
UKTV has been at the forefront of branded television for over 30 years, entertaining the nation with programmes they love. Its leading brands - U&Dave, U&DRAMA, U&W, U&YESTERDAY, Gold, Alibi and Eden - span comedy, entertainment, natural history, factual and drama, and are delivered to UK viewers through free streaming service U, Sky, Virgin Media, NOW, Freeview and Freesat; and to Irish viewers through Sky, Virgin Media, Eir, Vodafone and NOW. Channel & content availability varies by platform. UKTV's content is also available to UK viewers via dedicated FAST channels on Samsung TV Plus, Amazon Freevee, Pluto TV and Virgin Media. UKTV is a significant investor in British creativity and is committed to working with new and established writers, directors and programme-makers. The broadcaster is part of BBC Studios, the UKs most-awarded production company, a world-class distributor with international branded services, and a commercial subsidiary of the worlds leading public service broadcaster, the BBC.
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About S4C
S4C is a public broadcaster and the only Welsh language television channel in the world. S4C distributes a wide range of programmes including drama, documentaries, news, music, entertainment, live sport and children programmes. Online content includes HANSH a unique platform with content aimed mainly at 16-34-year-olds. S4C Clic - S4Cs player and on demand service provides exclusive content, catch up, archive material and box sets. All S4C content is also available on demand via BBC iPlayer.
About Severn Screen
Severn Screen is one of Wales leading film and television production companies producing high quality film and television drama in Welsh and English. Recent titles include STEELTOWN MURDERS (2023, BBC), THE PEMBROKESHIRE MURDERS (2021, ITV/World Productions) and three series of S4C/BBC drama HIDDEN/CRAITH (2018-2021).
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UKTV today releases a selection of first look images for the upcoming U&Original series, Mudtown (6x60') on specialist crime drama channel, Alibi, which will air in spring next year.
