and lead the cast in first look pictures of explosive new drama Avenue.
Bonham Carter, Nighy Star in New BBC Drama!
Helena Bonham Carter and Bill Nighy lead the cast in first look pictures of explosive new BBC drama California Avenue.Created by Hugo Blick, the 1970s-set serie...
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Created by Hugo Blick, the 1970s-set series also features Erin Doherty, Tom Burke and Kate Robbins.
A synopsis for the show reads: 'Set in a secluded canal-side caravan park deep in the luscious English countryside, its peace is irrevocably disrupted by the arrival of Lela (Erin Doherty) and her 11-year-old child, both on the run, looking for refuge in this hidden world.
'It is here that a fractured family will come together, ghosts and demons will firmly be put to rest and an unexpected love is forged.
As well as this, Bill, 76, and Helena, 59, star as Lela's parents Jerry and Eddie, respectively.
In September 2025, Erin, 33,
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Helena Bonham Carter and Bill Nighy feature in first look pictures of new BBC drama California Avenue
Created by Hugo Blick, the 1970s-set series also features Erin Doherty, Tom Burke and Kate Robbins, (pictured: Bill Nighy)
She looked straight out of the 1970s in her vintage attire and bold new hair and makeup, as she filmed alongside a young male actor in a makeshift astronaut costume
Despite previously visiting the period to play in the third and fourth seasons of hit show , Erin looked a far cry from the Princess Royal as she got into character as Lela in the new six-part drama.
She hid her real hair under a blonde wig with a blunt fringe and sported the era's favourite smoky blue eyeshadow.
While her costume was made up of a signature psychedelic maxidress in a blue and green geometric pattern and a large cream handbag.
The Adolescence star completed her 70s aesthetic with a tailored denim trenchcoat and classic paisley scarf around her neck.
The scene saw Erin looking panicked and running to scold the young actor, who appeared to be playing the part of her son.
In between shooting, she seemed to be double-checking her lines as she pulled a folded script out of her bag.
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Speaking previously, writer, director and executive producer Hugo Blick said: 'Over the past few decades, whether through comedy, political dramas or even a western, I've looked to explore what television fiction can be.
'California Avenue is an exploration of the people who inspired me to want to do this.'
Executive producer and Drama Republic co-founder Greg Brenman, said: 'In California Avenue, Hugo has conjured a world of precious relationships and unexpected revelations, all delivered with a big, big heart and generous humour.
'If you ever needed reminding of Hugo's incredible range as a storyteller, look no further.'
It comes - after 13 years on screens.
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Father Brown debuted back in 2013, with Harry Potter actor Mark Williams playing the titular crime-busting clergyman.
The cosy period crime drama is loosely based on GK Chesterton's short stories of the same name.
A total of 13 series of Father Brown have aired to date and has been renewed for two more.
Sharing an update on the show's future, Mark, 66, said: 'We started filming series 14 of Father Brown in the first week of April, and while it's always a wrench to leave my garden at home when it's just burgeoning, the Cotswold countryside makes up for it.
'The trees are wearing their Swank-coats of blossom: Hawthorn, Apple, Pear and Blackthorn, and the splendid white and pink Cherries.
Bill, 76, and Helena, 59, star in California Avenue in the roles of Lela's parents Jerry and Eddie, respectively
'There are lots of Magnolias too, looking like enormous wedding bouquets, and all the trees are coming into leaf.
'I love the Horse Chestnut leaves still drooping, not yet plumped up. The grass looks worthy of the Salad Bowl, and the arable fields are greening.
'If you are not careful, you could come over all poetic, but we've got 10 shows to make - no time for versifying. Cassock on, let the sleuthing begin...'
A synopsis for series 14 reads: 'Father Brown and the team in the thick of murder and mystery yet again in 1955 Kembleford, solving cases involving magicians and meals on wheels, avant-garde artists and deadly spiders on the loose.
'While it might seem like business as usual, it is far from it, with Father Brown receiving a call from Father Lazarus, fresh from another prison break and hell-bent on revenge.
'The return of Father Brown's most dangerous nemesis looms, testing the padre throughout the series before building to an exhilarating series finale.'
As well as Mark, series 14 will also see the return of Tom Chambers (Inspector Sullivan), Claudie Blakley (Mrs Isabel Sullivan) and John Burton (Sergeant Goodfellow).
Father Brown's most dangerous enemy, Father Lazarus (Lex Shrapnel), returns in series 14, despite the character being in prison for stealing a statue from the Vatican, to seek revenge.
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