Start date revealed for James Nesbitt’s new thriller Bloodlands
It was written by Jed Mercurio
Bloodlands is the latest series by Line of Duty and Bodyguard creator Jed Mercurio, set in Belfast. The series stars Northern Irish actor James Nesbitt as police detective Tom Brannick, who is looking for the serial killer who murdered his wife.
The show, which was originally due to air in 2020 but was postponed due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, includes a great line-up of talent such as Ian McElhinney, Lisa Dwan Lorcan Cranitch, Charlene McKenna, Lola Petticrew, Chris Walley, Kathy Kiera Clarke and Susan Lynch.
After releasing the first trailer earlier this month, bosses have now confirmed a start date! Bloodlands will air at 9pm on Sunday 21st February on BBC One.
Check out the trailer for Bloodlands below:
Just like many popular TV dramas, such as Line of Duty, Marcella, The Fall and The Deceived, Bloodlands was filmed on location in and around Belfast, with a number of high profile locations being used.
As well as Titanic Quarter, other locations include the Kingspan Stadium, Lough Neagh, Castlecourt and Queen's University.
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Bloodlands will air on Sunday 21st February.
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