All3Media International firmly cemented its position as a powerhouse of premium global drama on Thursday afternoon, February 26. Taking over the Odeon Luxe in Leicester Square—right in the heart of London’s Soho district—for a highly anticipated 12:30 PM showcase, the distributor unveiled a star-studded 2026 scripted slate to a packed house of international buyers.
The presentation underscored the company’s strategic collaborations with elite producers and top-tier on-screen talent, delivering a lineup rich with psychological thrillers, espionage, and character-driven narratives.
Addressing the crowd, Louise Pedersen, CEO at All3Media International, highlighted the growing importance of the week’s events.
‘The London TV Screenings is now firmly established as a must-attend highlight in the industry calendar, attracting buyers from across the world looking for exclusive insights into the latest new shows’, Pedersen said. ‘We’re thrilled that our 2026 slate is packed with must-see drama from leading producers—and on and offscreen talent, such as Bella Ramsey, George Kay, Robyn Malcolm, James Marsh, Gemma Arterton, and Paapa Essiedu… our showcase is guaranteed to be a hot ticket event’.
The showcase was anchored by a diverse mix of thrilling and poignant new series, featuring some of the biggest names in British and international television:
Maya (Channel 4): Leading the slate is this 6×60’ psychological thriller from Two Brothers Pictures. Created and co-directed by Daisy Haggard, who stars alongside Golden Globe and Emmy nominee Bella Ramsey. The series follows a devoted single mother and her teenage daughter forced into witness protection in rural Scotland, only to find their past has followed them. Tobias Menzies, Harriet Walter, and Tom Courtenay round out the stellar cast.
Secret Service (ITV): Oscar-winner James Marsh directs this 5×60’ espionage thriller adapted from Tom Bradby’s novel by Potboiler Productions. Gemma Arterton stars as a senior MI6 officer racing to prove a high-ranking politician is compromised by Russian intelligence. The ensemble includes Rafe Spall, Mark Stanley, and Alex Kingston.
Gone (ITV): Written by George Kay, this atmospheric 6×60’ mystery from New Pictures and Observatory Pictures stars David Morrissey as a respected headmaster who becomes the prime suspect when his wife vanishes. Eve Myles stars as Detective Annie Cassidy, sparking a tense psychological duel layered with privilege and trauma.
Careless (Stan / Channel 4): A 4×60’ character-driven thriller from Synchronicity and Easy Tiger. Solly McLeod plays a Scottish backpacker who becomes a live-in carer for a former rock star (Richard Roxborough) with MS. Alongside Robyn Malcolm and Katie Leung, the story asks whether a hidden past could endanger the family.
Saviour: This six-part thriller from Drama Republic and Parti Production brings high-stakes moral complexity to the screen. Led by Anjli Mohindra, Shaun Parkes, and Aidan Gillen, and penned by Imran Mahmood, it examines systemic corruption and how far people will go to protect their loved ones.
Counsels (BBC / ZDFneo): From Balloon Entertainment, this 8×60’ legal drama co-created by Bryan Elsley and Gillian McCormack follows a cohort of young Glasgow lawyers navigating life-defining cases and fierce personal rivalries.
Babies (BBC): Written and directed by BAFTA winner Stefan Golaszewski (Snowed-In Productions / The Money Men), this poignant 6×60’ drama stars Paapa Essiedu and Siobhán Cullen, intimately examining the love, grief, and emotional weight of a couple’s journey to parenthood.
Global favorites return
Beyond the new premieres, All3Media International also assured buyers that their most reliable ratings-winners are coming back. The distributor showcased upcoming seasons of the Keeley Hawes and Freddie Highmore action thriller The Assassin, beloved family drama All Creatures Great and Small, and the final term of Studio Lambert’s acclaimed comedy-drama Boarders. Additional returning hits include Trigger Point, The Brokenwood Mysteries, Midsomer Murders, and The Island.
