February 22nd 2024.
ITV has recently announced its plans to bring another British scandal to the small screen, following the massive success of their previous drama, Mr Bates vs The Post Office. This time, the focus will be on the contaminated blood scandal of the 1970s and 1980s, which has been deemed the "biggest health scandal in our history" by ITV.
According to Deadline, the BAFTA-winning writer Peter Moffat is currently working on the untitled series, which will shed light on the thousands of individuals who were infected with HIV and Hepatitis due to receiving contaminated blood. The aftermath of this tragedy resulted in around 1,250 people being infected with HIV, with a third of them tragically losing their lives to HIV-related illnesses. Additionally, approximately 2,400 people were contaminated with Hepatitis C, and at least 700 of them lost their lives to the infection.
The TV drama will delve into the details of how this horrific event occurred and who was ultimately responsible. With its powerful and thought-provoking storyline, the show aims to raise awareness and demand justice for those affected by the scandal.
The previous ITV drama, Mr Bates vs The Post Office, was a gripping and eye-opening production that shed light on the scandal of financial losses at post offices all over the country. The show featured an all-star cast, including Toby Jones, Katherine Kelly, Will Mellor, and Julie Hesmondhalgh, and brought to light the injustice faced by hundreds of village sub-postmasters who were wrongfully accused and dismissed due to a faulty IT system.
The four-part series was a prime example of investigative drama, captivating audiences and garnering widespread support for the post office workers. It also played a significant role in bringing justice to the post office and its CEO, Paula Vennells, who ultimately returned her CBE after facing public backlash.
Following the success of the show, the Metropolitan Police launched an investigation into the Post Office, bringing hope to the workers whose lives were shattered by the scandal. Writer Gwyneth Hughes, who spent three years researching the case, expressed her surprise at the overwhelming response the drama received. "None of us expected this," she told The Guardian. "I thought it was quite a niche story, but I was completely wrong."
For those who missed the chance to watch Mr Bates vs The Post Office, the show is now available to watch on ITVX. And for anyone with a story to share, whether it's a celebrity encounter or a personal experience, you can reach out to the entertainment team at The Agency via email, phone, or by visiting their Submit Stuff page. They would love to hear from you.
In other news, ITV's latest drama has been described as "the most distressing ever" by viewers. The emotional rollercoaster of a show had audiences in tears, earning the title of "ugly crying." And in another exciting development, Ant and Dec are gearing up for their final Saturday Night Takeaway on ITV, with the promise of a first-ever surprise.
On the topic of new ITV faces, Cat Deeley has recently joined the team at This Morning, leaving behind a £43,000 per-episode role to take on this new opportunity. Her decision has sparked much discussion and speculation, but it's clear that she is excited for this new chapter in her career.
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