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‘Doctor Who’ Icon Tries To Solve an Impossible Case in First Images for New British Crime Thriller
David Tennant will lead the third series of BAFTA-winning British prison drama Time, with first-look images released by BritBox. The anthology will move to a Young Offenders Institution, examining the effects of teenage imprisonment on both those held there and the staff responsible for them.
Tennant joins returning cast member Siobhan Finneran, who reprises her role as Marie-Louise, alongside Daniel Ryan, Jo Joyner, Vinette Robinson, Louis McCartney, Ollie McNulty and Chukwubuikem Molokwu. Written by Jimmy McGovern and Samuel Bailey, the series previously featured Sean Bean and Stephen Graham in prominent roles; no release date for the new series was provided.
In short
- David Tennant joins Time for its third series.
- The new story is set in a Young Offenders Institution.
- BritBox has released first-look images.
Explained simply
Time is a BAFTA-winning British prison drama that examines life inside the criminal justice system. It is structured as an anthology, so each series can explore different settings and themes within the prison environment. The new series shifts focus to a Young Offenders Institution, investigating how teenage imprisonment affects both the young people detained there and the staff who work with them.
The series continues to be written by Jimmy McGovern and Samuel Bailey, who have overseen previous acclaimed iterations. The cast includes returning actor Siobhan Finneran alongside others such as David Tennant, Daniel Ryan and Jo Joyner. Previous series have featured prominent roles for notable actors including Sean Bean and Stephen Graham.