EastEnders' Tamzin Outhwaite to head new ITV1 drama
Friday, 28 September 2007
Tamzin Outhwaite is lined up to star in a new crime drama on ITV1.
The former EastEnders actress will appear alongside Peter Mullan, Andrew Buchan, Shameless' Jody Lee Latham and Life on Mars' Liz White.
Created by the same team which produced Spooks, Hustle and Life on Mars, the six-part series centres on ex-Special Forces man John Mercer.
After leaving prison, he is recruited by a retired police officer to help remove untouchable criminals from society and joins up with a new group of colleagues, including characters played by Latham and Outhwaite.
ITV director of drama Laura Mackie commented: "The Fixer is crime drama like you've never seen it before.
"With Mercer and his team operating at the very edges of the law, this is a thriller which will ask our audiences tough questions about justice and what happens when the long arm of the law isn't quite long enough."
Recently, Outhwaite - who played Melanie Owen on Eastenders - discussed her plans to start a family with actor hubby Tom Ellis. The 36-year-old also said that she would consider returning to Albert Square in the future.
© Adfero Ltd
More EastEnders »
Tiana Benjamin's proud curves
'EastEnders' star Tiana Benjamin says she is proud of her curvy body.
Tuesday, 18 November 2008, 4.03pm - in Television
Charlie Clements' depressing work
Charlie Clements prefers acting in more depressing scenes.
Thursday, 13 November 2008, 4.13pm - in Television
EastEnders In Pictures - Roxy gives birth but will Sean kill the baby?
Things aren't going well for Sean Slater.
Thursday, 13 November 2008, 4.08pm - in Television
Rob Kazinsky's secret slip
Rob Kazinsky is looking forward to the "underwater scenes" in 'EastEnders'.
Friday, 31 October 2008, 4.53am - in Television
National TV Awards - Rob Kazinsky wants to get fat
EastEnders hunk Rob Kazinsky certainly enjoyed himself last night at what could be his last National TV Awards.
Thursday, 30 October 2008, 3.22pm - in Television
Sex for EastEnders at the National TV Awards
Everyone knows that the big soaps love to win at the National TV Awards but no one expected EastEnders to walk away with the Most Popular Serial Drama award for the fourth year running.
Thursday, 30 October 2008, 10.45am - in Television
