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Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by Joss Barratt/REX/Shutterstock (15047251m) James Norton as Pete with Theo. 'Playing Nice' TV Show, Series 1, Episode 4 UK - Jan 2025 Playing Nice, is a British ITV psychological thriller adapted by Malpractice writer Grace Ofori-Attah from the best-selling novel by British thriller author JP Delaney. Two couples discover that their toddlers were switched at birth in a hospital mix-up and face a horrifying dilemma: do they keep the sons they have raised and loved or reclaim their biological child? Living a waking nightmare, Pete (James Norton) and Maddie (Niamh Algar) are jettisoned into the world of the other couple Miles (James McArdle) and Lucy (Jessica Brown Findlay). At first it seems all four are agreed on a solution, but are hidden motives are at play? How far can each couple trust the real parents of their child or even each other?

ITV viewers can’t stop bingeing James Norton’s ‘disturbingly good’ drama

TV 21 hours ago By Robert Oliver

Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by Joss Barratt/REX/Shutterstock (15047251m) James Norton as Pete with Theo. 'Playing Nice' TV Show, Series 1, Episode 4 UK - Jan 2025 Playing Nice, is a British ITV psychological thriller adapted by Malpractice writer Grace Ofori-Attah from the best-selling novel by British thriller author JP Delaney. Two couples discover that their toddlers were switched at birth in a hospital mix-up and face a horrifying dilemma: do they keep the sons they have raised and loved or reclaim their biological child? Living a waking nightmare, Pete (James Norton) and Maddie (Niamh Algar) are jettisoned into the world of the other couple Miles (James McArdle) and Lucy (Jessica Brown Findlay). At first it seems all four are agreed on a solution, but are hidden motives are at play? How far can each couple trust the real parents of their child or even each other?

Playing Nice cast list for new ITV drama including James Norton and Nimah Algar

TV 2 days ago By Emily Bashforth

From Rabbit Track Playing Nice on ITV1 and ITVX Pictured: Pete Riley [James Norton]. This photograph is (C) Rabbit Track and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/terms For further information please contact: patrick.smith@itv.com

James Norton reveals he made co-star cry filming harrowing new ITV series

TV 17 hours ago By Pierra Willix

From Rabbit Track Playing Nice on ITV1 and ITVX Pictured: Pete Riley [James Norton]. This photograph is (C) Rabbit Track and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/terms For further information please contact: patrick.smith@itv.com

James Norton's chilling ITV thriller already looks like best show of 2025

TV December 4, 2024 By Pierra Willix

Bill Nighy, Thomasin McKenzie and James Norton as Dr Patrick Steptoe, Jean Purdy and Robert Edwards in scrubs and holding a baby in Joy

James Norton: 'I took IVF for granted until I learned the shocking truth'

Film November 20, 2024 By Asyia Iftikhar

Thomasin McKenzie, James Norton and Bill Nighy in a still from Joy

'I knew nothing about shocking IVF backlash - but Netflix’s new drama is a crucial watch'

Film November 6, 2024 By Asyia Iftikhar

Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Callum Turner, Daniel Craig as ames Bond and Damson Idris all dressed smartly in front of the classic Bond gun barrel iconography

The major new James Bond contenders as 007 odds change

Film October 16, 2024 By Tori Brazier

Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Daniel Craig as ames Bond and Damson Idris all dressed smartly in front of the classic Bond gun barrel iconography

All the actors who are now the biggest contenders to play James Bond

Film October 15, 2024 By Tori Brazier

Where could the James Bond films go next?

Film July 10, 2024 By Danni Scott

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James Norton reveals how 'difficult' it was to control diabetes after diagnosis at 22

TV June 11, 2024 By Josie Copson

This Morning snubbed for Bafta TV award over ITV rivals after turbulent year

TV March 20, 2024 By Pierra Willix

English actor John Nettles who appears in character as Jim Bergerac in the television drama series 'Bergerac', posed together with French actress Cecile Paoli on location during filming in the United Kingdom in 1981. (Photo by Larry Ellis Collection/Getty Images)

Huge eighties detective show 'returning 33 years later with new face in charge'

TV March 5, 2024 By Pierra Willix

CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 09: Imogen Poots (L) and James Norton at the Wildlife party presented by Grey Goose and DIRECTV at Nikki Beach, Cannes 2018 on May 9, 2018 in Cannes, France. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Nikki Beach)

James Bond favourite 'splits from fiancée' after six years

Showbiz February 9, 2024 By Danni Scott

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Kingsley Ben-Adir is the tribute Bob Marley deserves – even if One Love biopic flounders

Film February 14, 2024 By Tori Brazier

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The huge star favourite to play Phillip Schofield in This Morning scandal TV drama

TV September 19, 2023 By Ruth Lawes

Prince Harry and Holly Willoughby lead NTAs snubs

TV August 15, 2023 By Ruth Lawes

Grantchester star Tom Brittney quits after four years as ITV confirms his replacement

TV July 12, 2023 By Ruth Lawes

James Norton deserves credit in A Little Life’s queasily voyeuristic spectacle

Showbiz April 6, 2023 By Hugh Montgomery

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 30: James Norton attends the press night after party for "A Little Life" at The Ham Yard Hotel on March 30, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images)

James Norton admits it's 'perverse' that naked A Little Life role is 'easy'

TV March 31, 2023 By Ruth Lawes

Undated BBC handout photo of James Norton as Tommy Lee Royce. in the hit BBC show, Happy Valley.Norton said is Sarah Lancashire has given the "performance of her life" in drama as it returns for its third and final series. Issue date: Tuesday December 13, 2022. PA Photo. See PA story SHOWBIZ HappyValley. Photo credit should read: Matt Squire/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: Not for use more than 21 days after issue. You may use this picture without charge only for the purpose of publicising or reporting on current BBC programming, personnel or other BBC output or activity within 21 days of issue. Any use after that time MUST be cleared through BBC Picture Publicity. Please credit the image to the BBC and any named photographer or independent programme maker, as described in the caption.

James Norton claims confused Americans have to watch Happy Valley with subtitles

TV February 8, 2023 By Stella Akinwumi

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