Chris Lang - Television Writer & Producer

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- Dark Heart‘This is a quality thriller’
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  ‘Impressive, lean and atmospheric’
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- Unforgotten‘A beautifully weighted tale of betrayal and lies, Nicola walker is outstanding. Highly recommended.’ - The Observer
  
  ‘ one of the best dramas I’ve seen in a long time’ - Radio Times
  
  ‘a classy affair, confidently paced with a superb ensemble cast’ - Telegraph
  
  ‘exceptionally intriguing, utterly riveting.’ - The Daily MailRead more »
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- Undeniable‘A masterpiece in the genre of unreliable narrator type storytelling’. - The Express
  
  ‘A script that isn’t afraid to sidestep the usual thriller clichés in favour of heading in to greyer, more grown up territory. Bruising stuff’. - Mail on Sunday
  
  ‘A masterclass in seamless plot and character exposition. Five stars.’ - Sunday Times.
  
  ‘An acute investigation into the pain of grief… Undeniably gripping.‘ - The TelegraphRead more »
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- A Mother's Son‘A Mother’s Son is a belter, Chris Lang’s taut script is brilliantly adept at leading us in many different directions, a terrific psychological thriller’ Radio Times
  
  ‘Tense, absorbing, thrilling, It’s very good.’ The Guardian
  
  ‘A Mother’s Son offered a stellar ensemble performances as the drama came to a compelling and thoroughly watchable conclusion. Searingly watchable.’ Metro
  
  ‘A striking portrait of the asymmetrical compartmentalised nature of one family of our times’ The TimesRead more »
- Torn‘The best drama on ITV since "Prime Suspect", plausible, messy and superlatively performed.’ - The Times
  
  ‘I plan to watch every minute of this three parter, it’s a sensational edge of the seat treat’. - Daily Express
  
  ‘…the best ITV drama in ages thanks to an intelligent and shaded script by Chris Lang.’ - Mirror
  
  ‘Mesmerising performances, this was most definitely one of ITV’s best recent dramas.’ - The Mail
  
  ‘One of ITV’s most thoughtful and delicately played series of 2007’. - Time Out
  
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- Amnesia‘It’s superbly intelligent filmmaking, truly memorable viewing.’ - Time Out
  
  ‘In the best thriller tradition nobody in ‘Amnesia’ is what they seem. Brilliant dramatic conception. Unforgettable.’ - The Telegraph
  
  ‘There is nothing forgettable about Amnesia.’ - Daily Express
  
  ‘Worthy of Agatha Christie – and higher praise than that I cannot, within this genre, bestow.’ - The Guardian
  
  ‘Taut, stylish and intelligent. Hannah is outstanding. Memories are made of this.’ The Sunday ExpressRead more »
- The Little House‘Very subtly and deftly done with a terrific cast… don’t miss’ - The Mail
  
  ‘A top notch cast, a decent script and clever moody direction make ‘The Little House’ highly watchable’ - The Independent
  
  ‘Don’t miss this delightfully creepy two part drama.’ - Closer
  
  ‘The two part psychological drama is a treat’ - Saturday MailRead more »
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- The Reckoning‘Taut and Hitchcockian, this drama’s sure to be a hit’ - The Express
  
  ‘Essentially a re-working of Dostoevsky’s ‘Crime and Punishment’, Ashley Jenson gives an excellent performance’. - The Times
  
  ‘The Reckoning delivered two terrific hours of compelling drama’ - Sunday Mirror
  
  ‘If you watch the first five minutes, you’ll be hooked’ - The MailRead more »
- Lawless‘This is one of those dramas that has you gripped from the start. Outstanding. Trevor Eve was brilliant.’ The Express
  
  ‘Eve is one of the most mesmerising actors on television you just can’t take your eyes off him.’ The Mail
  
  ‘Nobody who saw the first episode of Lawless is likely to feel short changed, the pace, confidence and generally slick plotting make for an exciting watch.’ - The Telegraph
  
  ‘A strong cast, a tight script, a very watchable drama.’ - Radio Times
  
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- Unconditional Love“Well plotted, well written, well performed. Compelling” - The Guardian
  
  “…gripping drama”. - The Mirror
  
  “A terrifying tale. Compelling.” - The Telegraph
  
  “A powerful feature length drama, Parish gives her usual delectable turn, a gripping thriller.” - Evening Standard
  
  “Skillfully plotted, well acted, Parish [gives] a fine performance. ” - The Express.Read more »
- Sirens“A gloriously steamy retro atmosphere, the plot twists feverishly, Robert Glennister’s superb” - The Times
  
  “Oh wow, this is good !” - Evening Standard
  
  “It grips right from the start, effortlessly watchable and exciting” - Radio Times
  
  “It was absolutely brilliant. This was superior television, brilliantly written, wonderfully acted and really tense.” - Daily Express
  
  “Truly compelling drama…” - Sunday MirrorRead more »
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- The Glass“Not half empty or even half full, this glass is positively overflowing.” TV Times
  
  “…madly watchable fine feel good Sunday telly…shaping up to be ‘Glengarry Glenn Ross’ for the small screen.” The Observer
  
  “The crackling chemistry between the three main players makes this a thoroughly enjoyable drama.” Sunday People
  
  ‘It’s extremely good quality…bright, sharp, shiny.” The Guardian
  
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