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The Bletchley Circle axed by ITV



The Bletchley Circle has reportedly been axed by ITV.

The period drama, starring Anna Maxwell-Martin, Rachael Stirling and Julie Graham, was set in the early 1950s and focused on four women who worked at the wartime code-breaking centre Bletchley Park.

Cast members including Julie Graham have retweeted the news of the axing, and encouraged viewers to protest the decision.

A second series of the drama aired earlier this year, with the broadcaster describing The Bletchley Circle as a "wonderful addition to our drama slate" when announcing the new run in May 2013.

ITV's Director of Drama Commissioning Steve November added at the time: "We're delighted that it's returning to ITV with two new and exciting stories."