Sky Arts’ comedy and drama strand Playhouse Presents… returns in May with a line-up of acclaimed talent, including Jo Brand, Simon Callow, Cara Delevingne, Lindsay Duncan, Kevin Eldon, Jane Horrocks, Daniel Mays, Matthew Perry, Billie Piper, Mark Strong, Sylvia Syms, Ashley Walters, Jason Watkins, Ben Whishaw and Richard Wilson.
Penny Dreadful actress Billie Piper has landed a role in another Sky drama.
Playhouse Presents… Mr Understood. This week’s drama from Sky Arts is the tale of transvestite Gary as he ventures out as a woman for the first time.
Following the success of last year’s one off episode of Psychobitches as part of the Playhouse Presents strand the show is returning to Sky Arts this May for a series.
Single-play series Playhouse Presents is to return to Sky Arts and will feature the directorial debuts of Doctor Who actor Matt Smith and Luther actor Idris Elba. The new series of one-off plays feature appearances from David Harewood, Vanessa Redgrave and Kylie Minogue.
Sky Atlantic has commissioned a new four-part drama on James Bond creator Ian Fleming.
Playhouse Presents is just one of a number of new programmes which Sky say will enhance their arts channel’s output along with a chance for Michael Parkinson to chat again.