[MarkWaldorf]

Yay

Its great that the full cast is back too I wonder if they'll write Claudia back in?

[Scarlett.]

I hope so, I liked her.

Although I remember in an interview for the final episode, the producer said the whole Helen-Cutter-Claudia arc was over and that the next series would start a new one

[MarkWaldorf]

Ugh, that sucks Well with Cutter dead it probably should anyway LOL

[Scarlett.]

lol yeah, I was kinda :/ when he died, but ever since he did the show improved, a lot

[Scarlett.]

Production on the new series of Primeval is believed to be under way in Ireland.

IFTN reports that shooting began on March 22 and will continue until early November, when all scenes for series four and five are expected to have been completed.

Primeval was recommissioned for a seven-episode fourth run and a six-episode fifth last September under a new co-production deal between ITV and UKTV.

Hannah Spearritt (Abby Maitland), Andrew-Lee Potts (Connor Temple), Ben Miller (James Lester) and Ben Mansfield (Captain Becker) are among those returning as regular cast members. Meanwhile, Irish stars Ciarán McMenamin and Ruth Kearney have reportedly joined the show to play new characters Matt and Jess.

It is thought that the new run will pick up "several months" after the series three cliffhanger, which saw Connor and Abby stuck in the distant past with no idea of how to return home.

In an interview last year, Potts promised that there are "shocking" plots ahead for Primeval.

Digital Spy

[arista]

Yes Clever doing it in Ireland
making massive savings.

[Ruth*Star]

Fantastic. Primevals a great show. Looking forward to it being back on ITV.

[Scarlett.]

ITV is proud to announce the return of the critically acclaimed, smash hit adventure series Primeval. Returning to the action and facing an increasing menagerie of terrors from the past and future. Hannah Spearritt, Ben Miller, Andrew Lee-Potts, and Ben Mansfield will be stepping beyond the anomalies to keep the world safe from unimaginable dangers – aided by the surprise return of some notable guest stars from earlier series. In addition, the new series sees the arrival of new faces and a new ARC…

Ciarán McMenamin (Silent Witness, Jericho), Alexander Siddig (Clash of the Titans, 24, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) and Ruth Kearney (Gracie) join the team at the ARC after the government loses faith in Lester’s (Ben Miller) ability to run such a dangerous and expensive operation on his own. The anomaly operation is now a public/private partnership, part-owned by the government, and partly by charismatic scientist Philip Burton (Alexander Siddig).

With Connor, Abby and Danny trapped in the past at the end of series three, the ARC has found new recruits to take their place: Matt (Ciarán McMenamin), new field leader, is more than just an ex-soldier; he’s an zoologist, with an uncanny ability to understand animals. A private man, Matt carefully guards the secrets of his past - and the real reason he has joined the ARC team. Unconventional Jess (Ruth Kearney) now runs operations from the ARC Control Centre – highly efficient and organised, her work ethic is second to none, though she is human enough to nurse an unrequited crush on Captain Becker (Ben Mansfield).

Primeval will return to UK television screens for two new series from 2011, thanks to a ground-breaking deal between ITV, multichannel broadcaster, UKTV, and producers Impossible Pictures.

The premieres of Series 4 and series 5 of Primeval will be split between ITV1 and UKTV’s new entertainment pay TV channel, Watch. ITV1 will be the first to broadcast series 4 (in early 2011), while Watch will premiere series 5 later that year. ITV1 will then broadcast season 5.

Impossible Pictures has worked closely with BBC Worldwide to implement a new funding strategy for the series, in which BBC America, which has acquired previous series for broadcast in the US, joins Germany’s Pro7 as a co-production partner for the new episodes.

Tim Haines, Creative Director of Impossible Pictures Ltd, said: “I am thrilled that ITV has agreed to this new deal which will allow Impossible Pictures to produce another 13 episodes of Primeval. The confidence demonstrated in the programme's continued success here and abroad will help us bring more big screen action and a whole host of new creatures roaring back into people's living rooms.”

Laura Mackie, Director of ITV Drama Commissioning, said: “We’re delighted to have agreed this new deal with Impossible to return Primeval to ITV1. The innovative nature of this partnership will allow the show to maintain its high production values and deliver the fantastic programme that our viewers know and love.”

Paul Moreton, Channel Head of Watch, said: “We are really excited to be part of this truly innovative deal that guarantees the continuation of this fantastically entertaining series. I know Primeval is going to be a massive hit with Watch viewers and the perfect complement to other popular sci-fi dramas such as Doctor Who and Torchwood.”

I'll miss Ben Miller in the show, but Alexander Siddig is a brilliant replacement!

[Scarlett.]

This is him


Season 4 sounds like they're really changing things, I'm glad tbh, Helen Cutter...she wasnt the best villian, Cutter was cardboard, glad Stephen went in seires 2, he was **** xD

[Scarlett.]

ITV has announced that a series of new Primeval webisodes will be released exclusively online.

Consisting of five 5-minute episodes, the series will launch on the ITV Primeval website on December 22.

Set in the period between the third and fourth series, the webisodes will introduce new characters Philip Burton (Alexander Siddig), Matt (Ciaran McMenamin) and Jess (Ruth Kearney), while giving fans their first glimpse at the new ARC facility.

Ben Freeman, senior editor for soaps and drama at ITV.com, said: "We are delighted to be working with Impossible Pictures to offer fans of the show this new strand of thrilling content that builds on the excitement in the show.”

The show's co-creator Tim Haines added: "We are delighted that ITV.com will be showing this unique content as it will not only help viewers connect the end of series three with the start of series four, but it will also give our loyal fans 15 minutes of thrilling new visual material that will whet their appetites in advance of the start of the new season of the series."

Digital Spy

Trailer here

[arista]

When is it On TV
sod the previews.

[arista]

When is it On TV
sod the previews.

[Scarlett.]

The new series starts New Years Day, then the following episode is the next day

[arista]

Originally Posted by Chewy

The new series starts New Years Day, then the following episode is the next day

You could Edit the Title
for 7:30PM today ITV1HD

[arista]

On In 10mins
far better than soppy floppy Dr.Who,

Enjoy the Action here

[arista]

On Now

[Scarlett.]

Much more of a grown up feel, and the higher budget really shows

[Scarlett.]

Just watched the webisodes, I'm wondering who that Gideon bloke is

[arista]

Originally Posted by Chewy

Much more of a grown up feel, and the higher budget really shows

Yes Filmed last Summer in Ireland - Utter Bliss
Great story line just like now days
has to be Part Private Funded Army to take on the Animals.
And Action that is good.



Well worth watching

[arista]

On ITV1 now

[Rob]

oh.

[Scarlett.]

I like how characters actions are starting to actually effect things now (like how Duncan has changed from S1 to his reappearance tonight)

[arista]

Episode 3


On ITV1 and ITV1HD


in a min.

[arista]

On Now

[arista]

On ITV1 now