Claudia Jessie leads new cast confirmed for starry Channel 4 drama with a “suspicious detective”

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Channel 4’s new six-part drama, formerly known as Maud and now titled Up to No Good, has announced Claudia Jessie (known for her roles in Bridgerton and Toxic Town) will join the cast alongside Glenn Close. Close will star as Maud Oldcastle, a funny, difficult, and determined older woman.

This television drama is based on the short story collections An Elderly Lady Is Up To No Good and An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed by Helene Tursten. It’s being adapted for the screen by Nina Raine and Moses Raine, who are primarily known as playwrights and are writing for television together for the first time.

Joining Jessie in the new cast are established actors Anita Dobson (known for EastEnders and Doctor Who), Gloria Obianyo (Andor), Ben Crompton (Game of Thrones), Meera Syal (The Wheel of Time, The Revenge Club), and Penelope Wilton (Downton Abbey).

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Jessie, known for playing the bold Eloise Bridgerton in the popular Netflix series, will star as a detective looking into a death. As she investigates, she begins to suspect the building’s resident, Maud, is hiding something.

The story follows Maud, a woman determined to finally live for herself after years of caring for her sister. However, she’ll be forced to confront the consequences of her actions, both those she’s taken recently and those from her past.

Rebecca Holdsworth, Channel 4’s Drama Commissioning Editor, praised the creators, Nina and Moses Raine, for building a captivating and humorous world. She expressed excitement for viewers to meet Maud Oldcastle and the memorable characters in the series.

Holdsworth described the upcoming series, Up to No Good, as daring, clever, and highly entertaining, adding that it perfectly captures the spirit of Channel 4.

The new drama A Woman of Substance, featuring Brenda Blethyn, Jessica Reynolds, and Jo Joyner, released its first trailer today, offering a sneak peek at the show’s characters and storyline.

This new drama, set in Yorkshire, England, is based on Barbara Taylor Bradford’s popular 1979 novel. The story of success against the odds was previously turned into a hit TV series by the broadcaster in 1985, and became one of their most-watched dramas ever. A date for the new version’s release is still to be announced.

Up to No Good and A Woman of Substance are both coming to Channel 4.

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2026-02-12 14:20