NBC is seeking an international partner to split the costs of its drama The Philanthropist.

Rome actor James Purefoy looks likely to take the lead role in new NBC drama Philanthropist.

Natasha McElhone and James Purefoy are to star in historical drama Heaven & Earth.

Rome star James Purefoy could take the Roger Moore role in a new version of The Saint.
Alchemy Television has brought together James Purefoy, Judy Davis and Derek Jacobi for a $15 million miniseries about the diamond trade.
"Some of the people badly reciting lyrics over on ITV1 are better singers than this bunch of desperate hoofers"
ITV is in production with new versions of Frankenstein and The Old Curiosity Shop.
James Purefoy will star in a new BBC drama/documentary about the life of the pirate.
Today: Bernard Cribbins talks 'Who' return - We sit down with the legendary Bernard Cribbins to talk about his return to Doctor Who.
Neighbours: 5783: Elle and Lucas reignite their passion.
Wednesday, 17:30 on Five.
Home and Away: 4963: Leah confronts her feelings.
Wednesday, 18:00 on Five.
Hollyoaks: 2698: Loretta walks out on a devastated Jake.
Wednesday, 18:30 on Channel 4.
Emmerdale: Marlon confesses his feelings for Moira.
Wednesday, 19:00 on ITV1.
EastEnders: Denise and Lucas celebrate their wedding.
Thursday, 19:30 on BBC One.
Coronation Street: Sally nearly catches Kevin and Molly.
Thursday, 20:30 on ITV1.
Our picks from Wednesday's primetime TV:
| 21.00 | Spooks (BBC One) |
| 22.00 | True Blood (Channel 4) |
| 20.00 | Gossip Girl (ITV2) |
| 21.00 | The Family (Channel 4) |