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Michael Foott is fast emerging as a dynamic force in television drama. His latest work, The Au Pair, is a captivating French/Irish collaboration for Channel 5, ITV Studios, and Canal Plus. Starring Sally Bretton (Death In Paradise) and Ludmilla Makowski (Lupin), this highly anticipated series marks the return of legendary actor Sir David Suchet (Poirot) to TV drama after a six-year hiatus. Joining them is the celebrated French actress Virginie Ledoyen, known for her iconic role in The Beach opposite Leonardo DiCaprio. Foott’s versatility shines through in the dramatisation of the sensational Wagatha Christie trial Vardy V Rooney: A Courtroom Drama, a gripping Channel 4 series he co-wrote, featuring Emmy, BAFTA and Golden Globe nominee Michael Sheen. Other recent credits include the bank heist thriller for Channel 5, Desperate Measures.