Martin clunes issues statement after itv show brutally axed

Actor Martin Clunes took on the role of Welsh farmer Nathan in his ITV series Out There, a drama centred around a family entangled in a violent county lines drug operation. However, despite

the gripping storyline, the show has been axed as it didn't manage to pull in sufficient viewers during its first season. Speaking about the cancellation, Martin said: "We were

keen on doing a second series, but ITV aren't, it seems. It didn't quite pull the numbers they wanted, unfortunately." An ITV spokesperson said they were proud about the

programme, reports the Express. They said: "We are really proud of Out There and would like to thank Martin and the production team for delivering a brilliant series." READ MORE:

BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Karen Hauer says she'd have 'fought' to save Kevin Clifton marriage However, the future still looks bright for the Doc Martin actor, who is

set to participate in a festival in the upcoming months as part of his latest career venture. The 63-year-old will be appearing at the Appledore Book Festival in September, alongside other

notable figures from the worlds of acting and literature, The festival's organisers confirmed the line-up, with the event scheduled to take place from Friday, September 12 to Sunday,

September 21 in the historic village of Appledore, North Devon. Joining Martin at the festival will be Gavin and Stacey star Larry Lamb, historian Tracy Borman, and Tiggy Walker, widow of

the late presenter Johnnie Walker. Jeremy Vine, Lesley Pearce, and Veronica Henry are also included in this year's line-up. Festival director Jane Beaton said: "We are excited to

be sharing the names of authors who have signed up for this year's Festival and are looking forward to welcoming them to Appledore this September. Even more names will be added in the

coming weeks, with announcements being made on our social media platforms and website." The festival owes its inception to children's author Nick Arnold, who initiated it back in

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