ITV Commissions Television Adaptation of Silent Scream by Lynda La Plante

ITV has commissioned a fourth made-for-television film from a book in Lynda La Plante's series featuring Detective Inspector Anna Travis. The author will adapt the fifth mystery in the series, Silent Scream, for a three-episode presentation.

Kelly Reilly returns as Anna Travis, who is assigned to a team investigating the murder of British film star Amanda Delany. Never one for the quiet life, Amanda has had a string of affairs with the hottest actors around. Then, coming home late from a night shoot, she puts the key in her front door for the very last time. The next morning, Amanda's body is found, stabbed many times, only her beautiful face left unharmed.

Anna is shocked by the truth behind Amanda's public image: her addictions to drugs and starvation diets; her cold, unemotional parents; her elusive film agent; and the former lovers so quick to distance themselves.

But Anna is also facing challenges of her own. The investigating team is headed by Anna's former lover, the demanding DCI James Langton (played by Ciarán Hinds). And just when she sees her promotion to Chief Inspector within her grasp, Anna faces a shocking accusation of personal misconduct.

(Source: Press release.)

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