《探长薇拉》的主人公是一个精力旺盛沉迷于工作的狂人。虽然她很孤独但她从轻易不袒露，她凭借敏锐的智慧，策略和勇气来面对生活。剧中陪她出生入死彼此信任的同事名叫Sergeant Joe Ashworth（由David Leon饰演），也是她当成儿子来看待的得力助手。他们以火一样的热情和专业的素养联手处理着每一桩案件。by:yakubd.cc

　　The complete eighth series of the ITV crime thriller based on the novels by Ann Cleeves. The show follows Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope (Brenda Blethyn), Detective Sergeant Aiden Healy (Kenny Doughty) and their team as they carry out various murder investigations across Northumberland. The episodes are: 'Blood and Bone', 'Black Ice', 'Home' and 'Darkwater'.

　　The complete eighth series of the ITV crime thriller based on the novels by Ann Cleeves. The show follows Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope (Brenda Blethyn), Detective Sergeant Aiden Healy (Kenny Doughty) and their team as they carry out various murder investigations across Northumberland. The episodes are: 'Blood and Bone', 'Black Ice', 'Home' and 'Darkwater'.

　　Based on the bestselling Inspector Stanhope books by award-winning writer Ann Cleeves, Vera and her team are drawn into four more compelling mysteries, including the death of a wildlife ranger, left alone overnight on a remote and inaccessible island. Set around Newcastle and the stunning Northumberland countryside, Vera features complex and intriguing cases, atmospherically-shot landscapes and captivating performances, led by BAFTA and Golden Globe award-winning actress Brenda Blethyn as the unorthodox but brilliant DCI Vera Stanhope.

　　Set amid the wild beauty of the Northumberland landscape, DCI Vera Stanhope investigates chilling crimes only she can solve. The shambolic but perceptive detective does not make friends easily. Grumpy and often short-tempered, what Veralacks in charm she makes up for in wisdom and insight. In the sixth series, Vera and her team are called into action to tackle a number of challenging cases; from unravelling the mystery of a woman found murdered on the bleak Northumberland moors (Dark Road), piecing together the tragic downfall of a young man whose body is discovered hidden in a cave (Tuesday’s Child), solving a mysterious double murder in a remote country house (The Moth Catcher), to delving into a dark secret at the heart of a struggling fishing community (The Sea Glass), each enthralling story is enhanced by captivating performances, beautifully shot landscapes and high production values.

　　The indomitable DCI Vera Stanhope returns to face a number of daunting cases. Aided by troubled new recruit DS Aiden Healy (Kenny Doughty), they investigate a deadly blaze at a coastal caravan park, unearth a thirty-year-old mystery in an old mining community, delve into the tragic last months of a young man found floating in a farm slurry pit and uncover a life of secrets and lies when a well-loved family man plummets to his death from a multi-storey car park.
　　Each enthralling episode is set against the breathtaking Northumberland countryside and is enhanced by the captivating performance of Brenda Blethyn as this shambolic yet brilliant detective.
　　Inspired by the best selling novels, Vera, created by renowned crime writer Ann Cleeves. The fifth series sees the return of Jon Morrison as D.C Kenny Lockhart, Cush Jumbo as D.C. Bethany Whelan, Kingsley Ben-Adir as pathologist Marcus Summer, Riley Jones as D.C. Mark Edwards and welcomes Lisa Hammond as Intelligence Officer, Helen Milton, the newest recruit to Vera's team.

　　The indomitable DCI Vera Stanhope, assisted by her trusted colleague, DS Joe Ashworth, steps up for another series of challenging cases. She investigates the mysterious death of a pensioner on a busy commuter train (On Harbour Street), unearths a thirty year mystery after a brutal murder on the sands of a seaside resort (Protected), unpicks the tragic last months of a failed novelist gunned down on a remote Northumberland moor (The Deer Hunters), and delves into the tangled life of a businessman found floating in the water under the Gateshead Millennium Bridge (Death of a Family Man). Inspired by the novels written by renowned crime writer Ann Cleeves, and filmed against a backdrop of outstanding Northumberland landscapes and atmospheric production, each enthralling story is enhanced by the captivating performance of Brenda Blethyn as this shambolic yet brilliant detective.

　　ITV's critically acclaimed crime drama returns, starring multi-award winning actress Brenda Blethyn as DCI Vera Stanhope. Based on the bestselling Inspector Stanhope books by renowned writer Ann Cleeves, Vera and her team are faced with a series of daunting challenges. From delving into the unsettling private life of an old colleague, attempting to break through the code of secrecy in the army, to coping with the emotional impact on a family torn apart by addiction, each enthralling story is enhanced by captivating performances of this shambolic yet brilliant detective in action. Combined with beautifully shot landscapes and atmospheric production, each film creates a haunting backdrop for Vera's inner turmoil as she discovers hidden truths about her own past, which threaten to change her life forever.

　　《探长薇拉》改编自著名罪案小说家Ann Cleeves的小说，由Paul Rutman改编成剧本。布兰达·布莱斯饰演探长薇拉(Vera)，和《神探维兰德》中的Wallander一样，她也有各种属于自己的问题，死去父亲的阴影、孤独、体重影响的疾病……但案子总是排在第一位的。在年轻帅气的警探Joe Ashworth(大卫·莱昂饰演)的协助下，两人共同破了许多案件，帮助了许多受害者的家人伸张正义。

　　The central character is Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope. Who is obsessive about her work and driven by her own demons. If she's lonely she doesn't show it and faces the world with caustic wit, guile and courage. Her trusted and long suffering colleague is Sergeant Joe Ashworth. Together they approach every new case with unparalleled gusto and professionalism.

　　故事发生在1939年的8月，八名身处世界各地，互相并不认识的人在同一时间收到了欧文夫妇的来信，信中热情的邀请他们前往位于德文海岸附近的士兵岛上做客，在这里，这对夫妻拥有一幢非常豪华的别墅。很快，八个人就各自动身了，可当抵达了小岛后，他们却被告知欧文夫妇并不在家，接待他们的是两名岛上的管家。
　　就这样，八个人在兴奋又疑惑的情绪中接连进入了别墅内。当晚用餐时，餐厅的一台留声机忽然响了，一个神秘的声音开始控诉起在座的八人，声称他们都曾犯下过谋杀之罪。更糟糕的是，没过多久，第一个牺牲者便出现了。

　　Catherine在一个抽干的蓄水池里发现了一名黑帮谋杀受害者的遗体，这触发了一系列的连锁事件，不知不觉间将她直接引向了Tommy Lee Royce。
　　Catherine的外孙Ryan现在16岁了，仍与她住在一起，但他对于想跟外祖母拒绝承认是他父亲的那个人建立何种关系，有着自己的想法。仍在与镇上似乎永无止境的毒品问题以及供应者作斗争，Catherine也即将迎来退休。

　　Sarah Lancashire returns in the acclaimed BBC thriller written by Sally Wainwright. No-nonsense police sergeant Catherine Cawood is back heading up her team of dedicated police officers in the Calder Valley in West Yorkshire. While on duty, she makes a gruesome discovery – a body. The victim’s injuries bear a striking similarity to a string of other murders over the previous few months, suggesting a serial killer is on the loose. But the case becomes even more shocking when it emerges that Catherine knows the victim – something that could have serious repercussions for both herself and her family.

　　故事描述女警官Catherine（Sarah Lancashire）带领一个调查组来到约克郡一处偏远的山谷调查一起绑架案，但很快发现案情线索复杂。在一连串多米诺骨牌式的事件发生后，这起案件引出了多起更加严重的犯罪。

　　一部轻喜剧风格的英国警察剧，1994年3月至1997年8月间在BBC1台连播5季。聪明的DI Henry Crabbe很懂得美食也做得一手好菜，特别他的馅饼可谓无人能挡的诱惑。他和会计太太开了间名为Pie in the Sky的小餐馆，准备退休，却被上司要挟继续帮忙难啃的案子。

　　本剧由Sky和HBO联合制作，Olivia Colman和David Thewlis主演。Colman老公Ed Sinclair负责剧本，福田知盛担任导演。
　　改编自真实故事，讲述了Susan及Christopher Edwards二人独特的爱情故事。两人表面上是一对温文尔雅的普通英国夫妇，但当两具尸体在诺丁汉一所房子的后花园被发现时，他们成为了一项特别调查的焦点。
　　真实事件中，两人联手杀害了Susan的父母并埋在自家后院中，并一直冒领父母的退休金，超过10年才被揭发。

　　BBC One的3集迷你剧《英式丑闻 A Very English Scandal》根据Jeremy Thorpe的真人真事所改篇。在60年代末英国才刚刚对同性恋除罪化，而当时作为自由党领袖，以及百年来英国政党中最年轻的领袖，Jeremy Thorpe（Hugh Grant饰）隐藏着一个秘密 – 他有一个前同性恋人 Norman Scott（Ben Whishaw饰）。
　　只要Norman Scott还活着，这对Jeremy Thorpe来说都是威胁，因此他策划谋杀前度，但最终不但不成事，还被对方指控意图谋杀。此事令Jeremy Thorpe成为首位因谋杀案而受审判的英国政治家，更被公众得知他的同志身份；最终Jeremy Thorpe虽然被判无罪，但也结束了政治生涯。
　　该剧由Stephen Frears执导﹑Russell T. Davies负责执笔。

　　Chris是一名利物浦应急响应警员，负责夜间巡逻。他是一个危机重重、道德感模糊，且不走寻常路的人。
　　Chris在自己的个人生活和工作中都尽力避免麻烦，但现在被迫和新来的菜鸟Rachel做搭档。两人很快发现，在这个高压又无情的夜间世界中，他们的生存将取决于是帮助彼此，还是毁掉彼此。

　　本剧引入了“客串主角”的概念，即每季一个女主以外的新主角。第一季的Callum Turner不会回归。
　　新季将再次质疑眼见是否一定为实。英国正遭受围攻：被黑客攻击的新闻动态推送、被操纵的媒体，以及政治中出现的干涉。在英国「校正」部门站稳脚跟的Rachel Carey高级督察，发现自己正处于一场新的阴谋之中，面临着一个新的目标。可是，当她甚至不能信任自己最亲近的同事时，又要如何解决这起案件呢？
　　相较第一季的监控问题，情况更加恶化。故事将讲述“隐形”杀手、深度伪造科技的可怕崛起、政府与大型科技公司之间日益紧张的关系，和英国媒体内部核心的腐败。
　　Holliday Grainger回归饰演女主角Rachel Carey高级督察。Paapa Essiedu（《我可以毁掉你》）饰演新客串男主Isaac Turner议员，一位年轻的后起之秀政客，有志于最高层职位。

　　BBC一口气续订《天堂岛疑云》第13、14季，以及两集圣诞节特别篇。

　　The eighth series has been confirmed to air starting on Friday 6 January 2012 on BBC1 at 9pm. However creator Tony Jordan has said that this will be the last for at least a while and the last with the current cast. Guest stars featuring this season will include Sheila Hancock, Martin Kemp and Paterson Joseph.Peter Polycarpou and John Barrowman have also revealed on Twitter that they will have guest roles in series eight. This will be the third series to be filmed in Birmingham, the fifth in HD and the fourth series featuring all of the current cast. Adrian Lester is also set to direct an episode, in which Mickey is kidnapped.Other cons will see the team take on the world of slimming pills and pull off a gold heist. Jaime Murray reprised her role for the final episode.

　　英国BBC电视剧《Hustle》是一部另类的电视剧，目光对准了在伦敦市招摇撞骗的五个诈骗犯，虽然不像那些打打杀杀的犯罪分子们总是弄得血雨腥风，却依然看得人心惊肉跳。全剧由曾凭借《MI-5》获得英国学院奖的制作团队打造。
　　诈骗：一种无形的犯罪，手法是找出某人想要什么，然后再诱骗他们上当。Hustle是由MI-5的原班制作打造，描述五个一流的老千在伦敦市行骗的过程。他们专找具争议情的人物下手。他们的第一条行规是；不能骗老实人。