Jericho commissioned by ITV

ITV have commissioned a new eight-part drama series called Jericho which will star Jessica Raine, Hans Matheson and Clarke Peters.
 
The series is set in the Yorkshire Dales during the 1870s and focuses on the shantytown of Jericho, home to a community that live in the shadow of the viaduct they’ve been brought together to build.
 
Jessica Raine plays one of the central characters called Annie Quaintain, a woman who refuses to allow tragedy to define her.
 
The series is created and written by Steve Thompson and executive produced by ITV Studios Director of Drama Kate Bartlett.
 
The drama will go into production later this month in North Yorkshire.
 
Kate Bartlett said: “We're delighted to be embarking on the production of Jericho, an epic character driven drama set in the visually striking landscape of a frontier community.  We're also thrilled that we have a wonderful cast with Jessica Raine, Hans Matheson and Clarke Peters in the leading roles.”
 
Jericho has been commissioned for ITV by Director of Drama Steve November and Controller of Drama Victoria Fea.
 
Steve November said: “Jericho focuses on the creation of a community from nothing and the human stories and epic struggles of survival that will emerge. We’re grateful to Steve Thompson for creating such wonderful and intriguing characters and to Kate Bartlett and her production team.”