An award winning series featuring a Bridgerton icon and Peaky Blinders star is set to return to screens. Today Channel 4 has announced a brand-new story of the much loved drama anthology series I Am.
The latest instalment of the BAFTA-winning female-led drama will be titled I Am Helen. I Am Helen will be led by Bridgerton and Derry Girl's star Nicola Coughlan, opposite Joe Cole, who is known for Gangs of London and Peaky Blinders.
Nicola will follow the list of high profile names who have previously headlined the I Am series, including Kate Winslet in 2023. I Am Helen follows the standout success of three previous I Am series, authentically exploring the personal experiences of women through provocative, emotionally raw storytelling.
READ MORE: Jeremy Vine forced to apologise after caller's 'disgusting' on-air remark to Ann Widdecombe
READ MORE: Coronation Street wedding day interrupted by horror collapse as death 'sealed'
Since its debut in 2019, the series has quickly become Channel 4's most successful new 10pm drama and is praised for its emotionally raw story telling and strong female lead.
I Am Helen will air on Channel 4, though no official release date has been shared yet.
Nicola Coughlan said: “It’s an absolute honour to be part of telling the next I Am… story alongside Dominic Savage — a singular talent and a storyteller deeply committed to exploring the breadth of the female experience. To follow in the footsteps of the brilliant women who’ve collaborated with him on this series feels truly surreal, and I feel incredibly fortunate to be embarking on this journey.”
Since its first debut, the I Am anthology has become a hit with fans, as one person said: "Love the series! Very good acting and a refreshing, rare authentic representation of women on screen."
Another added: "Honestly the best show for every woman to watch. Possibly the only true representation of women I have ever seen."
Previous high profile names include Vicky McClure starring in I Am Nicola; Samantha Morton starring in the BAFTA nominated I Am Kirsty; and Gemma Chan starring in I Am Hannah. Series two was equally successful, starring Suranne Jones in the BAFTA nominated I Am Victoria, Letitia Wright in I Am Danielle and Lesley Manville in I Am Maria.
The latest instalment of the critically acclaimed anthology series is created, written, produced and directed by BAFTA-winning filmmaker Dominic Savage.
Gemma Boswell, Commissioning Editor, Channel 4 Drama at Channel 4, added: “We are delighted to welcome back Dominic Savage alongside the supremely talented Nicola Coughlan in I AM HELEN.
"The I AM series is a powerful and timely portrait of our times, and we are thrilled to have the powerhouse combination of Dominic and Nicola to tell such a distinctive and impactful story.”
The I Am series can be streamed on Channel 4
You may also like
Victorious Lionesses get the red carpet treatment at Downing Street after Euros heroics
Ebere Eze shares Crystal Palace social media message amid Arsenal transfer talk
Hugh Cudlipp Lecture: 'Life-saving' project scoops top student award
London mayor Sadiq Khan 'delighted' after Donald Trump calls him 'nasty': 'He'd see how...'
Sops for small companies SPICEd up