EXCLUSIVE: Philip Glenister's new project revealed!

19/8/2013

Just days after we brought you news that Philip would be working on a new project in September, we can now reveal what it is, thanks to his agent.

He will star as Daniel Cotton (the lead) in a 3x60min drama for BBC1 called 'From There to Here'.

Written by Peter Bowker and made by Kudos Film and Television (the people behind Life on Mars, Ashes to Ashes, Spooks and Broadchurch) the series is set in the aftermath of the Arndale bombing, and follows a Manchester family man is torn between the life he wants and the life he could have.

This is a funny, characterful and moving drama about a man (we assume Daniel Cotton) whose life is rocked to the core – a family saga which begins in Manchester in the summer of 1996, on the day when an IRA bomb exploded in the city centre. Against the feel-good backdrop of Euro 96, it maps the emotional shockwaves generated by that bomb in the lives of two parallel families from different sides of the tracks.

From There To Here is Executive produced by Derek Wax for Kudos and Stephen Wright for the BBC

15 Comments

Ruth

19/8/2013 03:46:46

Being a resident of Manchester, I am really looking forward to this. Remember the bombing like it was yesterday; the fear and devastation. But Manchester rose up stronger and better than ever before. I'm sure Kudos and Phil will treat the subject matter with appropriate sensitivity.

Lyn

19/8/2013 03:51:31

Ooooh, well done for finding out that info ! It sounds very exciting .

Susan

19/8/2013 04:03:03

Thanks for finding this info out and sharing it on your fansite. I like the look of the story and think this will be a fantastic role for Phil. I can still remember tv reports from the day this happened, very devastating to watch.

Theresa

19/8/2013 04:46:54

EXCELLENT news! Just the sort of role I most love to see Phil play. He does drama so well! I've heard a lot about the bombing from a friend in Manchester. So i'm VERY interested to see it dramatised. Thanks for finding and sharing the news!

Janine

19/8/2013 07:20:46

This sounds brilliant! Can't wait to see it!

Fiona

10/9/2013 11:40:10

I have just found out my son is to play his son! Very excited ill get to meet Philip!

Admin

10/9/2013 12:02:09

Fiona, that's great news! Congrats to your son! Philip is lovely so we're sure you'll have a fab time.

Would you consider compiling a report for us after the event... similar to the ones on this page: http://philipglenisterfans.weebly.com/weve-met-phil.html (you may need to scroll down to see them)?

Fiona

13/9/2013 12:33:53

Thank you, we are very excited. It's his first acting job so a great first break for him and its not sunk in yet! I'm not sure how much I can say beforehand but would be happy to give you a report after! With pics :-))

Lyn

11/9/2013 06:48:04

How exciting for you & your son Fiona ! Several of us who contribute on here have met Phil, he's really lovely .

Please tell us all about it when you've met him .

Theresa

12/9/2013 16:01:27

Lucky you Fiona! And well done to your son for landing a job working with such a quality actor and on a quality production. He must be good!
Yes I've met Phil too and he is a real gent. Never heard any reports of him being anything but lovely and friendly to fans and colleagues. Love to hear any

Theresa

12/9/2013 16:04:54

(Didn't finish! ...) love to hear about your experience of meeting Philip and if possible, your sons experiences on set. (Tho I guees he might not be allowed to say much till show aired).

Admin

13/9/2013 17:45:36

Fiona - that would be fab! When you feel you are able to provide photos/report, please email them to us at philipglenisterfans@gmail.com. We can't wait to see pics and read your report.

Lyn

14/9/2013 02:11:37

Really looking forwards to your report & pictures Fiona !

Fiona

15/9/2013 09:08:33

Ok it's looking like Philip will either be my sons uncle or grandad! The casting agency are very limited with what they can tell me believe it or not! So I'm having to piece it together with what info I have. Bernard hill will be his grandad as far as I can tell which means Philip or Steven mackintosh is his dad. We are filming in almost 2 weeks so ill def come on and give you an update and some pics x

Lyn

15/9/2013 09:22:09

Thanks Fiona for that information we're all really excited for your son.
From past experience in trying to find out what Phil's doing, anyone connected with the TV production is incredibly tight lipped about what's going on !

I don't know how old your son is, but in a previous TV series called Hidden, Phil had a 14 year old screen 'son'. Thank you for telling us what you can, of course we will understand if a lot of what's happening is confidential for the time being.

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