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ITV Litvinenko: Cast, plot and how to watch the David Tennant drama

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ITVX's debut brings with it a whole host of new dramas for viewers to enjoy. One of the first shows to feature on the streaming platform is Litvinenko, which tells the tragic real-life story of former Russian spy, Alexander Litvinenko.

David Tennant leads the cast as the titular Litvinenko in the four-parter, which releases on Thursday, December 15. The role is the actor's first since he was revealed to be the 14th Doctor in Doctor Who - taking over from Jodie Whittaker and being succeeded by Sex Education's Ncuti Gatwa.

But who else is in the cast of Litvinenko, what is it about and how can you watch the new series? Here's everything you need to know.

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