new actors

It would do no harm either to bring in new drama at the same time.
There are hundreds of books on the shelves from new authors just waiting to be televised.
My recent favourite was Apple Tree Yard But then I am drawn to courtroom dramas so for me anything to do with the law and detective ie Brenda gets my interest.

I admire all the actors complained about, especially maxine Peake, Maggie Smith, Nicola and Olivia - why isn't anyone complaining about the small pool of male actors who appear as often.

If you watch Scandi Noir, you'll find the same actors appearing in several dramas. Its even more difficult to place their previous roles at the same time as reading sub titles and knitting.

It isn't just actors that this affects it's the same in many areas of entertainment. Programmes are now made by production companies who are unwilling to take a gamble on unknown performers. In the past the BBC nurtured new talent now it only buys stuff in. It's desperately hard for new talent to break into the entertainment industry. The list of people who had their first breaks through the Beeb is tremendous.

Absolutely!
It's relentless!
Drives me crazy!?

My post should say SHOWS not Sows lol ,but i expect people realised that

I suppose it's like any other commercial enterprise. The barristers, consultants, dentists, vets, etc., who have the best reviews/success rates are likely to get the most work. I imagine it's the same with actors.

I do think it's rather a shame that, increasingly, those without established acting careers or useful contacts now have very little chance of obtaining regular, good quality work.

I totally agree, have thought this for a while. I need a break from Vicky McLure (Line of Duty & The Replacement) Morven Christie (The Replacement, The A Word, Grantchester) & Olivia Colemans voice is soooooooooo annoying!

The off button on your TV?

MawBroon

What about radio, David Mitchell seems to be in everything!

Olivia Colman, Maxine Peake, Sarah Lancashire - brilliant actors!! I'll watch any drama they're in!

They are such good actors, they are offered good roles, win win for the viewers

I don't mind providing the storyline is good. Line of Duty top class and you don't see much of Thandie Newton and she was brilliant. Watched Paula last night here's a new actress (or should I say actor ) very good and like the looks of Tom Hughes despite his appalling character

Depends what you watch. I quite like to see a familiar face these days.