 NEWS All Articles Press Releases RNS Announcements 13 Oct 2021 Channel 4 releases first-look image for major new drama series filmed in Glasgow’s Kelvin Hall TAGGED IN: PRESS RELEASES Channel 4 has today released the first look at Screw, a new drama series produced by STV Studios and written by BAFTA-nominated writer Rob Williams (The Victim, Killing Eve), which was filmed earlier this year in Glasgow’s historic Kelvin Hall. We’re introduced to the staff (both male and female) of C Wing in a busy men’s prison, a place that’s bursting at the seams with humour, emotional high stakes and danger for prisoners and officers alike. This is life in prison as it’s rarely seen on British television. At the head of our group of embattled prison officer ‘screws’ is Leigh (Nina Sosanya – His Dark Materials, Killing Eve), a woman who has devoted her entire adult life to this prison and its population. Leigh keeps her inmates in line and has their backs when they need it. But she is an enigma to her team and has her own secrets that, if discovered, could cost her more than her job. Into the pressure cooker of Long Marsh Prison enters Rose (Jamie-Lee O’Donnell – Derry Girls), a 21-year-old trainee officer. It’s a baptism of fire even for this street-smart young woman. She joins fellow screws Ali (Faraz Ayub - Line of Duty, Bodyguard), Gary (Stephen Wight - I May Destroy You, Manhunt), Don (Ron Donachie - Titanic, Game of Thrones), and Jackie (Laura Checkley - King Gary, Detectorists). Inspired by the creator’s experience of working and volunteering in prisons, this series brings us a view of incarceration unlike any other. Through a vibrant and multi-layered cast of characters, Screw tackles contemporary stories head on – but always cut through with comedy, irreverence and heart. Earlier this year, Glasgow City Council confirmed plans to create an £11.9m television and film studio inside Kelvin Hall, establishing a creative hub in the heart of the city. A significant set build of a three-storey prison was then undertaken at the iconic building before filming on Screw began in May. Screw is an STV Studios production for Channel 4, commissioned by Caroline Hollick, Channel 4 Head of Drama and overseen by Gemma Boswell, Channel 4 commissioning editor. Rob Williams is Creator, Lead Writer and Executive Producer, with Karla Crome and Roanne Bardsley completing the writing team. Sarah Brown is Executive Producer for STV Studios (The Victim, Elizabeth is Missing), Brian Kaczynski is Producer (The Cry, Peaky Blinders), and Tom Vaughan (Doctor Foster) and Jordan Hogg (Ackley Bridge) will direct. Banijay Rights will manage global distribution for the series. Screw is coming to Channel 4 and All 4 in early 2022. Share Tweet Email Archive All Articles November 2021 October 2021 September 2021 August 2021 July 2021 June 2021 May 2021 April 2021 March 2021 February 2021 January 2021 December 2020 November 2020 October 2020 September 2020 August 2020 July 2020 June 2020 May 2020 April 2020 March 2020 February 2020 January 2020 December 2019 November 2019 October 2019 September 2019 August 2019 July 2019 June 2019 May 2019 April 2019 March 2019 February 2019 January 2019 December 2018 November 2018 October 2018 September 2018 August 2018 July 2018 June 2018 May 2018 April 2018 March 2018 February 2018 January 2018 December 2017 November 2017 October 2017 September 2017 August 2017 July 2017 June 2017 May 2017 April 2017 March 2017 February 2017 January 2017 December 2016 November 2016 October 2016 September 2016 August 2016 July 2016 June 2016 May 2016 April 2016 March 2016 February 2016 January 2016 December 2015 November 2015 October 2015 September 2015 August 2015 July 2015 June 2015 May 2015 April 2015 March 2015 February 2015 January 2015 December 2014 November 2014 October 2014 September 2014 August 2014 July 2014 June 2014 May 2014 April 2014 March 2014 February 2014 January 2014 December 2013 November 2013 October 2013 September 2013 August 2013 July 2013 June 2013 May 2013 April 2013 March 2013 February 2013 January 2013 December 2012 November 2012 October 2012 September 2012 August 2012 July 2012 June 2012 May 2012 April 2012 March 2012 February 2012 January 2012 RT @RTSScotland: Joining us on the panel will be: 🔹 @kevinjackson - @BBCScotlandNews 🔹 Linda Grimes Douglas - @STVNews 🔹 @C4Ciaran - @Chan… 17 HOURS AGO Connect @STVComms prev next Home About Us News Corporate Responsibility Investors Media Careers Contact Connect with STV on:   Copyright © 2007 - 2021 STV Group plc All Rights Reserved | Privacy notice | Cookie policy Like most sites, we use cookies to make our site work better for you and for analysis. If you browse our site, we’ll assume you are OK with this. Learn more here.