UK crime drama The Missing ran for two seasons in 2014 and 2016 on BBC One, where it was a hit by anybody’s standards. The logical next step would have been a third and possibly fourth, fifth and sixth season, but none arrived. Instead, the show’s creators Harry and Jack Williams changed direction and created two seasons of a spin-off starring The Missing’s lead detective Julien Baptiste. With the British thriller now finding new fans internationally on Netflix, many are asking why season three of The Missing was never made.
The reason for the Williams Bros.’ switch to a spin-off was built into the original show’s premise. Seasons one and two of The Missing focused on failures in the long career of Det. Baptiste (Tchéky Karyo). The first was the disappearance of five-year-old Oliver Hughes, an English boy holidaying with his parents in a French town. The second...
The reason for the Williams Bros.’ switch to a spin-off was built into the original show’s premise. Seasons one and two of The Missing focused on failures in the long career of Det. Baptiste (Tchéky Karyo). The first was the disappearance of five-year-old Oliver Hughes, an English boy holidaying with his parents in a French town. The second...
- 4/26/2022
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
A new case may be what retired French detective Julien Baptiste (Tchéky Karyo) needs to help him work through his personal grief. Or it could be what pushes him over the edge. In Season 2 of Baptiste, Julien heads to Hungary to help British ambassador Emma Chambers (Killing Eve’s Fiona Shaw) search for her family, who were gone when she woke up one morning. (Credit: PBS) The six Masterpiece Mystery! episodes play out in two timelines: when Emma’s husband and two teen sons disappear and 14 months later, with Julien and Emma battered by the case. The two wrestle with similar demons but have a love-hate relationship. “They’re struggling with each other,” says producer John Griffin, “but they’re helping each other too.” Baptiste, Season 2 Premiere, Sunday, October 17, 10/9c, PBS (check local listings at pbs.org) This is an excerpt from TV Guide Magazine’s 2021 Returning Favorites issue. For...
- 9/26/2021
- TV Insider
Warning: contains spoilers for Baptiste series 2 episode 1.
As much as they need keen instincts and a signature coat, TV detectives also need personal tragedy. In The Missing, Det. Julien Baptiste’s was his daughter Sara’s heroin addiction. Series one showed Baptiste peeling himself away from the case of missing child Oliver Hughes to visit his own child, hospitalised by an overdose and in over her head with the dealers she’d been working for to fund her habit.
Baptiste felt responsible for Sara’s addiction and – as he told another addict he was helping to get clean in The Missing series one – had nursed her through detox several times. Growing up, Sara (Camille Schotte) had felt side-lined by Baptiste’s commitment to his work, and overlooked in comparison to the missing children her father devoted his life to finding.
By Baptiste series one, Sara was clean and a new mother.
As much as they need keen instincts and a signature coat, TV detectives also need personal tragedy. In The Missing, Det. Julien Baptiste’s was his daughter Sara’s heroin addiction. Series one showed Baptiste peeling himself away from the case of missing child Oliver Hughes to visit his own child, hospitalised by an overdose and in over her head with the dealers she’d been working for to fund her habit.
Baptiste felt responsible for Sara’s addiction and – as he told another addict he was helping to get clean in The Missing series one – had nursed her through detox several times. Growing up, Sara (Camille Schotte) had felt side-lined by Baptiste’s commitment to his work, and overlooked in comparison to the missing children her father devoted his life to finding.
By Baptiste series one, Sara was clean and a new mother.
- 7/19/2021
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Exclusive: BBC One’s gripping missing persons drama Baptiste is to return for a second, and potentially final season, with Killing Eve star Fiona Shaw joining the cast.
The six-part series, made by Fleabag producer Two Brothers Pictures, follows retired detective Julien Baptiste (Tchéky Karyo) as he delves into Budapest’s corrupt underworld in an attempt to find a British Ambassador’s family, who go missing on a skiing holiday in the Hungarian mountains.
Ambassador Emma Chambers is played by Shaw, a character who is thrust into the crosshairs of Baptiste’s most complex case to date, as the detective navigates an untrustworthy Hungarian police force and international media interest as he hunts for her husband and two sons.
Harry and Jack Williams, writers and managing directors of Two Brothers Pictures, said the second season will pay homage to The Missing, the BBC drama from which the character of Baptiste originated,...
The six-part series, made by Fleabag producer Two Brothers Pictures, follows retired detective Julien Baptiste (Tchéky Karyo) as he delves into Budapest’s corrupt underworld in an attempt to find a British Ambassador’s family, who go missing on a skiing holiday in the Hungarian mountains.
Ambassador Emma Chambers is played by Shaw, a character who is thrust into the crosshairs of Baptiste’s most complex case to date, as the detective navigates an untrustworthy Hungarian police force and international media interest as he hunts for her husband and two sons.
Harry and Jack Williams, writers and managing directors of Two Brothers Pictures, said the second season will pay homage to The Missing, the BBC drama from which the character of Baptiste originated,...
- 1/22/2020
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Notting Hill turns 20 and the Richard Curtis romantic drama is still a classic.
The film, which came out in 1999, starred Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant in the lead roles of movie star Anna Scott and bookstore owner William Thacker.
Directed by Roger Michell and written by Curtis (who would go on to write and direct Love, Actually), the film also boasted a delightful ensemble including Rhys Ifans, Emma Chambers, Gina McKee, Hugh Bonneville, James Dreyfus, Tim McInnerny and Emily Mortimer.
But while Roberts, 51, and Grant, 58, gave fans of the film a relationship to root for, Roberts wasn’t always interested in the movie.
The film, which came out in 1999, starred Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant in the lead roles of movie star Anna Scott and bookstore owner William Thacker.
Directed by Roger Michell and written by Curtis (who would go on to write and direct Love, Actually), the film also boasted a delightful ensemble including Rhys Ifans, Emma Chambers, Gina McKee, Hugh Bonneville, James Dreyfus, Tim McInnerny and Emily Mortimer.
But while Roberts, 51, and Grant, 58, gave fans of the film a relationship to root for, Roberts wasn’t always interested in the movie.
- 5/17/2019
- by Alexia Fernandez
- PEOPLE.com
Actor Hugh Grant famously left his bride at the altar in Four Weddings and a Funeral, but the star — a seemingly confirmed bachelor in real life — flipped the script when he married his girlfriend of six years, Anna Eberstein, 39, in a surprise civil ceremony on May 25. As they exited the London registry office, the couple beamed with happiness and Anna held their little daughter on her hip. "Hugh loves Anna and wants to spend the rest of his life with her," an insider exclusively told Closer Weekly. "Anna is the one person who has managed to change him." Just a few years ago, the Notting Hill actor, 57, recorded a video where he said he doesn't believe in marriage. "[I am] not a massive believer in marriage," he said. The actor later told Howard Stern in an interview that marriage brings out "possessiveness, ownership, and jealousy." But with the 2011 birth of his first child,...
- 6/10/2018
- by Closer Staff
- Closer Weekly
Notting Hill star Emma Chambers died after suffering a heart attack at the age of 53, says BBC executive Producer Jon Plowman.
Plowman told UK’s Radio 4: “It’s no age to have a heart attack, as I understand it.”
Chamber’s agent John Grant confirmed the actress’ death on Saturday, claiming natural causes.
“We are very sad to announce the untimely death, from natural causes, of the acclaimed actress Emma Chambers,” Grant told Entertainment Weekly. “Over the years, Emma created a wealth of characters and an immense body of work. She brought laughter and joy to many, and will be greatly missed.
Plowman told UK’s Radio 4: “It’s no age to have a heart attack, as I understand it.”
Chamber’s agent John Grant confirmed the actress’ death on Saturday, claiming natural causes.
“We are very sad to announce the untimely death, from natural causes, of the acclaimed actress Emma Chambers,” Grant told Entertainment Weekly. “Over the years, Emma created a wealth of characters and an immense body of work. She brought laughter and joy to many, and will be greatly missed.
- 2/26/2018
- by Jodi Guglielmi
- PEOPLE.com
Bollywood star Sridevi Kapoor has died of a heart attack at age 54, the BBC reports. According to the BBC, the actress died in Dubai, where she was to attend a family wedding. Sridevi made her first Bollywood film in 1978, eventually starring in more than 150 films including “Mr. India” and “Sadma.” Also Read: Emma Chambers, 'Notting Hill' Actress, Dies at 53 Sridevi went on hiatus from acting following the 1997 release of “Judaai,” but returned to the industry with the 2012 offering “English Vinglish.” As news of Sridevi’s death spread on Saturday, fans rushed to social media to express their condolences, including...
- 2/25/2018
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
Following the news that his Notting Hill co-star Emma Chambers had died at the age of 53, Hugh Grant took to Twitter to express his sadness over the loss. On Saturday morning, the British actor wrote, "Emma Chambers was a hilarious and very warm person and of course a brilliant actress. Very sad news." Chambers' agent John Grant said in a statement to The Guardian on Saturday, "We are very sad to announce the untimely death, from natural causes, of the acclaimed actress Emma Chambers. Over the years, Emma created a wealth of characters and an immense body of work. She brought laughter and joy to many and will be greatly missed." Chambers was best known in the States for her role...
- 2/24/2018
- E! Online
Emma Chambers -- best known for her role as Honey in the rom-com "Notting Hill" -- has died from natural causes ... according to her agent. The English actress appeared alongside Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant in the hit 1999 film, and was a star on the long-running British comedy, "The Vicar of Dibley," for which she won a British Comedy Award. According to her agent, John Grant, Chambers passed away Wednesday. He says ... "Over the years,...
- 2/24/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
“Notting Hill” star Hugh Grant mourned the death of his castmate Emma Chambers on Saturday, remembering Chambers as a “hilarious and very warm person” and calling her death “very sad news.” “Emma Chambers was a hilarious and very warm person and of course a brilliant actress. Very sad news,” Grant wrote on Twitter. Chambers was 53. Also Read: Emma Chambers, 'Notting Hill' Actress, Dies at 53 In the 1999 film, Chambers played Honey, the sister of Grant’s William Thacker and a hyper-enthusiastic fan of Hollywood star Anna Scott (Julia Roberts), who becomes romantically entangled with William. Chambers’ agent, John Grant, told the BBC that...
- 2/24/2018
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
Emma Chambers, who played Honey in the 1999 Hugh Grant-Julia Roberts film “Notting Hill,” has died, the BBC reports. She was 53. Chambers’ agent, John Grant, told the BBC that the actress died of natural causes on Wednesday, and would be “greatly missed.” “Emma created a wealth of characters and an immense body of work. She brought laughter and joy to many,” Grant added. Also Read: 17 Beloved Rom-Coms for Valentine's Day, From 'Notting Hill' to 'Silver Linings Playbook' (Photos) Chambers’ other roles included Alice Tinker on the BBC’s “The Vicar of Dibley.” Actress Dawn French posted a tribute to her “Vicar of Dibley”...
- 2/24/2018
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
Actress Emma Chambers, who starred in the 1999 romantic comedy Notting Hill alongside Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant, has died at the age of 53.
“We are very sad to announce the untimely death, from natural causes, of the acclaimed actress Emma Chambers,” agent John Grant said in a statement to Entertainment Weekly.
“Over the years, Emma created a wealth of characters and an immense body of work,” Grant continued. “She brought laughter and joy to many, and will be greatly missed. At this difficult time we ask that the privacy of the family and loved ones be respected.”
Chambers played the...
“We are very sad to announce the untimely death, from natural causes, of the acclaimed actress Emma Chambers,” agent John Grant said in a statement to Entertainment Weekly.
“Over the years, Emma created a wealth of characters and an immense body of work,” Grant continued. “She brought laughter and joy to many, and will be greatly missed. At this difficult time we ask that the privacy of the family and loved ones be respected.”
Chambers played the...
- 2/24/2018
- by Dave Quinn
- PEOPLE.com
Actress Emma Chambers, who starred in the 1999 romantic comedy Notting Hill alongside Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant, has died at the age of 53.
“We are very sad to announce the untimely death, from natural causes, of the acclaimed actress Emma Chambers,” agent John Grant said in a statement to Entertainment Weekly.
“Over the years, Emma created a wealth of characters and an immense body of work,” Grant continued. “She brought laughter and joy to many, and will be greatly missed. At this difficult time we ask that the privacy of the family and loved ones be respected.”
Chambers played the...
“We are very sad to announce the untimely death, from natural causes, of the acclaimed actress Emma Chambers,” agent John Grant said in a statement to Entertainment Weekly.
“Over the years, Emma created a wealth of characters and an immense body of work,” Grant continued. “She brought laughter and joy to many, and will be greatly missed. At this difficult time we ask that the privacy of the family and loved ones be respected.”
Chambers played the...
- 2/24/2018
- by Dave Quinn
- PEOPLE.com
“She brought laughter and joy to many, and will be greatly missed.
Actress Emma Chambers, best known for Notting Hill and The Vicar Of Dibley, has died aged 53, her agent has confirmed.
According to a statement she died of natural causes on Wednesday evening.
Her agent John Grant said: “We are very sad to announce the untimely death, from natural causes, of the acclaimed actress Emma Chambers.
“Over the years, Emma created a wealth of characters and an immense body of work.
“She brought laughter and joy to many, and will be greatly missed.
“At this difficult time we ask that the privacy of the family and loved ones be respected.”
Our beautiful friend Emma Chambers has died at the age of 53. We’re very very sad. She was a great, great comedy performer, and a truly fine actress. And a tender, sweet, funny, unusual, loving human being. pic.twitter.com/vLQcRcv2Ex
— emma...
Actress Emma Chambers, best known for Notting Hill and The Vicar Of Dibley, has died aged 53, her agent has confirmed.
According to a statement she died of natural causes on Wednesday evening.
Her agent John Grant said: “We are very sad to announce the untimely death, from natural causes, of the acclaimed actress Emma Chambers.
“Over the years, Emma created a wealth of characters and an immense body of work.
“She brought laughter and joy to many, and will be greatly missed.
“At this difficult time we ask that the privacy of the family and loved ones be respected.”
Our beautiful friend Emma Chambers has died at the age of 53. We’re very very sad. She was a great, great comedy performer, and a truly fine actress. And a tender, sweet, funny, unusual, loving human being. pic.twitter.com/vLQcRcv2Ex
— emma...
- 2/24/2018
- by Orlando Parfitt
- ScreenDaily
Notting Hill star Emma Chambers died Wednesday, her agent announced today. The actress, who also starred alongside Dawn French in the long-running British comedy The Vicar of Dibley, was 53. Her agent, John Grant, said Chambers died of "natural causes." "We are very sad to announce the untimely death, from natural causes, of the acclaimed actress Emma Chambers," said Grant. "Over the years, Emma created a wealth of characters and an immense body of work. She brought…...
- 2/24/2018
- Deadline
Notting Hill star Emma Chambers has died, aged 53. Chambers, who also starred alongside Dawn French in long-running British comedy The Vicar of Dibley, passed away from "natural causes". “Emma created a wealth of characters and an immense body of work. She brought laughter and joy to many," her agent said in a statement. Chambers, who is survived by her husband, actor Ian Dunn, was best known for her role as Honey in Richard Curtis' Julia Roberts-fronted rom-com, which…...
- 2/24/2018
- Deadline TV
The Vicar of Dibley is reportedly returning for a new special as part of this year's Comic Relief.
Dawn French will reprise her role as Geraldine Granger in the one-off episode, which will air on Red Nose Day on March 13.
Influenced by real-life events, the episode will see Geraldine campaigning to be made the Bishop of Dibley, according to the Daily Mail.
However, Geraldine will face competition from a host of other female comedians.
The storyline reflects the recent decision by the Church of England to allow women to become bishops.
A BBC spokesperson said: "I can confirm there's going to be a Dibley sketch for Red Nose Day on Friday, March 13, but I can't confirm anything further or provide any more detail at this stage."
The Vicar of Dibley aired between 1994 and 2007 and was revived for two Comic Relief specials in 2007 and 2013.
The comedy series also starred Trevor Peacock,...
Dawn French will reprise her role as Geraldine Granger in the one-off episode, which will air on Red Nose Day on March 13.
Influenced by real-life events, the episode will see Geraldine campaigning to be made the Bishop of Dibley, according to the Daily Mail.
However, Geraldine will face competition from a host of other female comedians.
The storyline reflects the recent decision by the Church of England to allow women to become bishops.
A BBC spokesperson said: "I can confirm there's going to be a Dibley sketch for Red Nose Day on Friday, March 13, but I can't confirm anything further or provide any more detail at this stage."
The Vicar of Dibley aired between 1994 and 2007 and was revived for two Comic Relief specials in 2007 and 2013.
The comedy series also starred Trevor Peacock,...
- 1/11/2015
- Digital Spy
There is a lot not to like about Notting Hill, the 1999 rom-com written by Richard Curtis and directed by Roger Michell (whose new comedy ‘Morning Glory’ is in cinemas now). It’s cloying and manipulative with a schmaltzy pop soundtrack, obvious gags and crushingly conventional plotting. It’s twee and middle class and oh so very safe as it follows the struggles of ordinary Englishman William Thacker (Hugh Grant) as he embarks on a chance relationship with world’s biggest movie star Anna Scott – played unconvincingly by the world’s biggest movie star Julia Roberts.
The central premise is pretty silly. Not the idea that an actor might want to get with one of us humble folk – I’m sure that happens all the time – but that Hugh Grant’s comfortably off, upper middle-class London bookshop owner is “ordinary”. I’m sure he is Richard Curtis and Hugh Grant’s idea of ordinary,...
The central premise is pretty silly. Not the idea that an actor might want to get with one of us humble folk – I’m sure that happens all the time – but that Hugh Grant’s comfortably off, upper middle-class London bookshop owner is “ordinary”. I’m sure he is Richard Curtis and Hugh Grant’s idea of ordinary,...
- 1/24/2011
- by Robert Beames
- Obsessed with Film
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