Number 10 (upcoming TV series)

Number 10
GenreComedy-drama
Political drama
Created bySteven Moffat
Written bySteven Moffat
Directed byBen Palmer
Starring
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producersSteven Moffat
Sue Vertue
ProducersLawrence Till
Rachel Stone
Running time48 minutes
Production companiesHartswood Films
ITV Studios
Original release
NetworkChannel 4

Number 10 is an upcoming British political comedy-drama television series, created and written by Steven Moffat.

Premise

Described as "a workplace comedy-drama... in the most ridiculous workplace", the series focuses on the various inhabitants of 10 Downing Street and the incumbent British government, as they deal with various crises both political and personal. It is left deliberately ambiguous which party is in charge.[1][2]

Cast

Production

In 2023, writer Steven Moffat expressed interest in making a British version of the American political drama series The West Wing, in order to combat what he viewed as increasing cynicism in the way politics is viewed and discussed in the UK.[5] In August 2025, such a series was officially confirmed, with the title and plot outline revealed, and Channel 4 unveiled as the programme's broadcaster. Ben Palmer will direct.[6]

In December, the lead and supporting cast were announced, led by Rafe Spall, Jenna Coleman (who had previously worked with Moffat on Doctor Who), and Katherine Kelly (who had been a cast of member of Class in which Moffatt was executive producer).[3]

Filming wrapped in March 2026, with the real Downing Street used as one of the shooting locations. Some of the scripts are based on real occurrences, with names and details changed.[2]

Release

Number Ten is expected to air in late 2026.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Whitlock, Jesse (August 19, 2025). "Channel 4 Going Inside 10 Downing Street In Steven Moffat Drama". Deadline Hollywood.
  2. 1 2 Balaga, Marta (23 March 2026). "'Sherlock' Creator Steven Moffat and Producer Sue Vertue on New Show 'Number 10': A 'Workplace Comedy Drama in the Most Ridiculous Workplace'". Variety. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 "Rafe Spall, Jenna Coleman and Katherine Kelly to lead the cast of Steven Moffat comedy drama 'Number 10' for Channel 4". channel4.com/press. 10 December 2025. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
  4. 1 2 3 Goldbart, Max (May 15, 2026). "As British Politics Is Plunged Into Chaos, Channel 4 Unveils Timely First Look at Steven Moffat's 'Number 10'". Deadline Hollywood.
  5. ↑ Frost, Caroline (December 31, 2023). "'Sherlock' Creator Wants To Write A British Version Of 'The West Wing': "It's Necessary"". Deadline Hollywood.
  6. ↑ "Channel 4 commissions new drama Number 10 from Hartswood Films". Channel 4. August 19, 2025.
  7. ↑ Wells, Jonathan (May 26, 2026). "'If you try to fix Holmes, you'll get your arse handed to you': do we really need another Sherlock remake". The Guardian.
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