Chris Lang - screenwriter - Chris Lang

- Unforgotten 4The discovery of a dismembered body in a scrap metal yard, believed to have been stored in a domestic freezer for decades, is the starting point of series four, as reported here. A unique tattoo on the corpse leads to the discovery of a 1990 crime involving four people now spread around the country. Ram Sidhu and his wife Anna live in London, with Liz Baildon and her fiancée Janet in Cambridge, Fiona Grayson and her partner Geoff in the Peak District, and Dean Barton and his wife Marnie living in Rochester. The investigation threatens to shatter their reputations, family relationships and lives.Read more »
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- The Hook-Up PlanElsa, on the verge of turning thirty and stuck in an uninspiring job, finds herself still hung up on her ex-boyfriend
  Hoping to help her break out of her rut and boost her flagging confidence, her friends decide to hire Jules, a high-class male escort to take her on a date.
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- Unforgotten 3When the body of a teenage girl is found at a building site off the M1 motorway, it’s revealed that she has been missing since the turn of the millennium… Cassie and Sunny must decide which of a close-knit group of old school friends had anything to do with her death.Read more »
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- InnocentConvicted of murdering his wife Tara, David has served seven years in prison. He's lost everything he held dear: his wife, his two children and even the house he owned. He's always protested his innocence and faces the rest of his life behind bars. His situation couldn't be more desperate. Despised by his wife's family and friends, his only support has been his faithful brother Phil (Daniel Ryan) who has stood by him, sacrificing his own career and livelihood to mount a tireless campaign to prove his brother's innocence. View image »
- Dark Heart‘This is a quality thriller’
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  ‘Impressive, lean and atmospheric’
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- Unforgotten Series 2'…the detective drama of the decade.' – The Telegraph
  
  'Perfectly realised...beguiling, nasty, utterly credible as life in Britain today.' – The Observer
  
  'This is crime drama of the highest class'. – Guardian
  
  'One of the highlights of the year...a typically stunning finale.' – TV Times
  
  '…the most gripping British drama currently on our telly' – The StarRead more »
- Unforgotten‘A beautifully weighted tale of betrayal and lies, Nicola walker is outstanding. Highly recommended.’ - The Observer
  
  ‘ one of the best dramas I’ve seen in a long time’ - Radio Times
  
  ‘a classy affair, confidently paced with a superb ensemble cast’ - Telegraph
  
  ‘exceptionally intriguing, utterly riveting.’ - The Daily MailRead more »
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- The Tunnel“…intelligently made, well cast and ambitiously cinematic.” – The Independent
  
  “atmospheric, intriguing, gripping” – The Guardian
  
  “…a fascinating puzzle that left us eagerly awaiting the final piece” – The Telegraph
  
  “very effectively done, creepily atmospheric and splendidly gruesome” – The StageRead more »
- Undeniable‘A masterpiece in the genre of unreliable narrator type storytelling’. - The Express
  
  ‘A script that isn’t afraid to sidestep the usual thriller clichés in favour of heading in to greyer, more grown up territory. Bruising stuff’. - Mail on Sunday
  
  ‘A masterclass in seamless plot and character exposition. Five stars.’ - Sunday Times.
  
  ‘An acute investigation into the pain of grief… Undeniably gripping.‘ - The Telegraph
  
  ‘Enormously satisfying.’ - Radio Times.Read more »
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- A Mother's Son‘A Mother’s Son is a belter, Chris Lang’s taut script is brilliantly adept at leading us in many different directions, a terrific psychological thriller’ Radio Times
  
  ‘Tense, absorbing, thrilling, It’s very good.’ The Guardian
  
  ‘A Mother’s Son offered a stellar ensemble performances as the drama came to a compelling and thoroughly watchable conclusion. Searingly watchable.’ Metro
  
  ‘A striking portrait of the asymmetrical compartmentalised nature of one family of our times’ The TimesRead more »
- Torn‘The best drama on ITV since "Prime Suspect", plausible, messy and superlatively performed.’ - The Times
  
  ‘I plan to watch every minute of this three parter, it’s a sensational edge of the seat treat’. - Daily Express
  
  ‘…the best ITV drama in ages thanks to an intelligent and shaded script by Chris Lang.’ - Mirror
  
  ‘Mesmerising performances, this was most definitely one of ITV’s best recent dramas.’ - The Mail
  
  ‘One of ITV’s most thoughtful and delicately played series of 2007’. - Time Out
  
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- Amnesia‘It’s superbly intelligent filmmaking, truly memorable viewing.’ - Time Out
  
  ‘In the best thriller tradition nobody in ‘Amnesia’ is what they seem. Brilliant dramatic conception. Unforgettable.’ - The Telegraph
  
  ‘There is nothing forgettable about Amnesia.’ - Daily Express
  
  ‘Worthy of Agatha Christie – and higher praise than that I cannot, within this genre, bestow.’ - The Guardian
  
  ‘Taut, stylish and intelligent. Hannah is outstanding. Memories are made of this.’ The Sunday ExpressRead more »
- The Little House‘Very subtly and deftly done with a terrific cast… don’t miss’ - The Mail
  
  ‘A top notch cast, a decent script and clever moody direction make ‘The Little House’ highly watchable’ - The Independent
  
  ‘Don’t miss this delightfully creepy two part drama.’ - Closer
  
  ‘The two part psychological drama is a treat’ - Saturday MailRead more »
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- The Reckoning‘Taut and Hitchcockian, this drama’s sure to be a hit’ - The Express
  
  ‘Essentially a re-working of Dostoevsky’s ‘Crime and Punishment’, Ashley Jenson gives an excellent performance’. - The Times
  
  ‘The Reckoning delivered two terrific hours of compelling drama’ - Sunday Mirror
  
  ‘If you watch the first five minutes, you’ll be hooked’ - The MailRead more »
- Lawless‘This is one of those dramas that has you gripped from the start. Outstanding. Trevor Eve was brilliant.’ The Express
  
  ‘Eve is one of the most mesmerising actors on television you just can’t take your eyes off him.’ The Mail
  
  ‘Nobody who saw the first episode of Lawless is likely to feel short changed, the pace, confidence and generally slick plotting make for an exciting watch.’ - The Telegraph
  
  ‘A strong cast, a tight script, a very watchable drama.’ - Radio Times
  
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- Unconditional Love“Well plotted, well written, well performed. Compelling” - The Guardian
  
  “…gripping drama”. - The Mirror
  
  “A terrifying tale. Compelling.” - The Telegraph
  
  “A powerful feature length drama, Parish gives her usual delectable turn, a gripping thriller.” - Evening Standard
  
  “Skillfully plotted, well acted, Parish [gives] a fine performance. ” - The Express.Read more »
- Sirens“A gloriously steamy retro atmosphere, the plot twists feverishly, Robert Glennister’s superb” - The Times
  
  “Oh wow, this is good !” - Evening Standard
  
  “It grips right from the start, effortlessly watchable and exciting” - Radio Times
  
  “It was absolutely brilliant. This was superior television, brilliantly written, wonderfully acted and really tense.” - Daily Express
  
  “Truly compelling drama…” - Sunday MirrorRead more »
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- The Glass“Not half empty or even half full, this glass is positively overflowing.” TV Times
  
  “…madly watchable fine feel good Sunday telly…shaping up to be ‘Glengarry Glenn Ross’ for the small screen.” The Observer
  
  “The crackling chemistry between the three main players makes this a thoroughly enjoyable drama.” Sunday People
  
  ‘It’s extremely good quality…bright, sharp, shiny.” The Guardian
  
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