Channel 4's thriller series Tip Toe has been dubbed a 'masterpiece' by fans, and if you're craving more David Morrissey dramas, here are some to watch this weekend.
Why Tip Toe Captivated Audiences
If you're gripped by Channel 4's recent thriller series Tip Toe, you're certainly not alone. The series, penned by Russell T Davies, has been hailed as a masterpiece by fans who claim they were left with chills following some of its most powerful scenes. It charts the disturbing emergence of homophobia through a tense, escalating conflict between two neighbours that spirals towards devastating consequences. At its heart is Leo (Alan Cumming), who runs a bar called Spit & Polish in Manchester's Gay Village, and Clive (David Morrissey), his stern and troubled neighbour, with whom he has shared a boundary for nearly 15 years. If, having devoured the new series, you're left hungering for something equally compelling, we've got you covered. Here is a list of four David Morrissey dramas for you to get stuck into.
Gone
ITV's latest drama Gone is the perfect binge-worthy crime series this weekend. The new six-part psychological series, starring David Morrissey and Eve Myles, follows a chilling missing persons case. It sees local school headmaster Michael Polly (David) become the prime suspect in his wife's disappearance. What follows is a game of cat-and-mouse between Michael and the detective on his case, Annie Cassidy (Eve). Gone is available to watch on ITV and ITVX.
Thorne
ITV's intensely gripping detective drama Thorne features the consistently excellent David Morrissey as the eponymous DI Tom Thorne, who faces the deeply troubling challenge of hunting down serial killers of the most chilling nature. Based on author Mark Billingham's novels Sleepyhead and Scaredy Cat, the series, which debuted over a decade ago, ranks amongst the most suspenseful detective dramas available. Two three-part series await viewers, each presenting a fresh – and equally disturbing – wave of killings. Thorne is available to stream on ITV.
The Long Shadow
ITV drama The Long Shadow recounts the distressing true story of the five-year police hunt attempting to track down serial killer Peter Sutcliffe. The series, originally titled The Yorkshire Ripper, boasts an all-star ensemble cast including David Morrissey, Toby Jones, Katherine Kelly, Jill Halfpenny and numerous others, and centres on both the police officers handling the case and Sutcliffe's victims alongside their families. You can stream The Long Shadow on ITVX.
Sherwood
Drawing from real events, Sherwood presents the compelling story of a Nottinghamshire community still marked by the 1984-85 miners' strike, which is shaken by two unexpected murders that resurrect long-buried tensions. Penned by award-winning playwright and screenwriter James Graham, the two-season programme stars Lesley Manville, David Morrissey and Lorraine Ashbourne. The opening season transports viewers to a Nottinghamshire village left reeling by the savage killing of former union activist Gary Jackson. The second season leaps forward to the present day, centring on two new families who become entangled with the notorious Sparrow family. Sherwood is available to stream now on BBC iPlayer.
