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• 2024

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Summary

Drama based on Bernardine Evaristo's novel, starring Lennie James as a closeted gay Antiguan man in his seventies trying to pluck up the courage to ask his wife for a divorce

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Gabriel Tate

Thirty years into her writing career, Booker Prize-winning author Bernardine Evaristo finally receives her first screen adaptation with Lennie James in imperious and magnificently dapper form as Barrington “Barry” Walker, an Antiguan-born Hackney dandy. Married for 50 years to the long-suffering Carmel (Sharon D Clarke) and with three children, he has for decades carried on an illicit affair with his best friend, the shrewd, gentle Morris (Ariyon Bakare).

While Carmel suspects Barry of putting it about in a manner marginally more acceptable to her formidable friends, Morris delivers an ultimatum: if Barry will not leave his wife after all this time, it is over. Screenwriter Nathaniel Price uses James’s voiceover to capture Evaristo’s vigorous, lyrical prose, and director Hong Khaou’s evocation of London’s Caribbean diaspora feels impeccably well observed, eased along by a killer soundtrack of lovers rock.

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7.2/10

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rolenameBarrington WalkerLennie JamesCarmel WalkerSharon D. ClarkeMorris De La RouxAriyon BakareMaxine WalkerTamara LawranceDaniel WalkerTahj MilesYoung BarryKeenan Munn-FrancisDonna WalkerSharlene WhyteYoung MorrisGabin KongoloTeenage DonnaTeagan ImaniOdette De La RouxSuzette Llewellyn

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News & features about Mr Loverman

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  Mr Loverman creator told story was 'too niche for TV'
  
  Bernardine Evaristo's novel is coming to screens 11 years after it was first published.

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  Lennie James hopes Mr Loverman's portrayal of an older queer Black couple "sparks conversations"
  
  James and co-star Ariyon Bakare have both won BAFTAs for their performances in the hit adaptation.

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  Mr Loverman cast: Who stars alongside Lennie James?
  
  Bernardine Evaristo's novel has been adapted into an eight-part series for the BBC.

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  Mr Loverman stars on adaptation: 'If you put Black folk on TV, it will sell'
  
  Lennie James, Ariyon Bakare and Sharon D Clarke star in the eight-part BBC drama.

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  'It's scary and exciting leaving Death in Paradise for Mr Loverman,' says Tahj Miles
  
  The BBC adaptation of Bernardine Evaristo's novel marks his first TV appearance since leaving the murder mystery.

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  Mr Bates, Baby Reindeer and Mr Loverman among big winners at BAFTA TV Awards 2025
  
  The winners were revealed at a ceremony hosted by Alan Cumming.

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  Mr Loverman review: Line of Duty and Death in Paradise stars lead BBC adaptation
  
  Bernardine Evaristo's novel has been given the TV treatment - but it is worth your time?

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  Line of Duty and Doctor Who stars in first look at BBC drama Mr Loverman
  
  The eight-part series is an adaptation of Bernardine Evaristo’s best-selling 2013 novel of the same name.

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  Mr Loverman's Sharon D Clarke calls for more diverse sets like BBC drama
  
  "All of life is there in Mr Loverman."

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  Mr Loverman start date confirmed for Line of Duty and Death in Paradise stars' new drama
  
  It's coming soon!

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  Mr Loverman trailer gives first look at Line of Duty star in heartfelt adaptation
  
  Lennie James plays Barry in the BBC's adaptation of Bernardine Evaristo's novel.

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  Doctor Who and Death in Paradise stars join Lennie James in Mr Loverman
  
  The new BBC series is based on Bernardine Evaristo's best-selling novel of the same name.

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  Lennie James opens up on playing gay role in Mr Loverman adaptation: "I don't believe in blanket bans"
  
  Author Bernardine Evaristo also voiced support for the casting decision.

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  Save Me star Lennie James leads BBC adaptation of Mr Loverman
  
  The actor described the project as a "crucial and complicated" love story.

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  Gareth Southgate TV drama has release date confirmed with first-look trailer
  
  The four-part drama is adapted from the acclaimed play of the same name.

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  BAFTA TV Awards 2025 nominations revealed: Baby Reindeer and Mr Bates lead
  
  Alan Cumming will host this year's ceremony in May.

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  Rivals' Danny Dyer goes up against Mr Bates's Toby Jones for Best Actor award
  
  The fan-favourite stars feature in a hotly contested category.

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  BBC unveils first look at much-anticipated Gareth Southgate drama
  
  The adaptation of the hit play is coming to our screens next year.

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  BAFTA winner Lennie James calls out issues of the current Trump era and why we need working class voices
  
  He’s a major star on both sides of the pond and has won awards for writing and acting – so what’s next?

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  EastEnders boss says soap is exploring "uncharted territory" under new producer
  
  Ben Wadey recently took the helm from Chris Clenshaw after the latter's highly successful stint in charge.

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  Death in Paradise star confirms "door is open" to return – but it "has to make sense"
  
  "If I'm back, it's because it makes sense."

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  Save Me star Lennie James is still "waiting for an idea" for season 3
  
  "The longer it goes, the harder it becomes."

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  First look at Death in Paradise star's next role in new BBC drama
  
  Tahj Miles is back on our screens!

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  Ellis star Sharon D Clarke: "Seeing a big woman on television making love… is still something you don’t often see"
  
  Sharon D Clarke reveals the roles that have enabled her to unleash her true self.

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