After working on Series 1 of Ludwig for the BBC, it was great to be asked back to support Series 2.

There’s something particularly satisfying about a production returning. It means the process worked, the sessions ran smoothly, and the final delivery landed exactly where it needed to.

If you missed it, you can read about our work on Series 1 here.

Our involvement on Series 2 once again focused on ADR recording, including sessions with Dylan Hughes, capturing clean, consistent dialogue that fits seamlessly into the edit. As with the first series, the priority was maintaining performance while ensuring everything sits naturally alongside the production audio.

Ludwig continues to be a brilliant mix of crime, comedy, and drama, led by David Mitchell and Anna Maxwell Martin, with Dylan Hughes playing their son. Performances like these rely heavily on timing and subtlety, which always makes ADR an interesting part of the process.

Having already worked together on Series 1 meant everything moved quickly. Workflows were familiar, expectations were aligned, and sessions could stay focused on performance rather than process.

It’s always a pleasure to be involved in projects like this, and even more so when productions come back for the next chapter.

The 3studio team provided studio space and engineering to facilitate a private dialogue recording session for the content creation studio, Girl&Bear, on a project for Virgin Media O2. Due to the sensitive nature of the campaign and strict non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), the specific details of the production remain confidential. Our objective was to deliver pristine, broadcast-quality dialogue recordings in a secure, highly collaborative environment.

We utilised our purpose-built recording spaces, deploying a premium dual-microphone setup to give the production team maximum flexibility in post-production. The session captured simultaneous stereo tracks using a Sennheiser MKH-50 on the left channel and a Neumann TLM-103 on the right channel, offering the client a perfect choice between sharp focus and rich, wide-diaphragm presence. To keep the creative process entirely seamless, we facilitated a hybrid workflow that accommodated on-site creative direction while integrating remote directors instantly via Zoom.

The session was completed seamlessly within the scheduled studio time block. By providing multi-microphone coverage and real-time remote connectivity, we delivered versatile, high-resolution dialogue tracks directly to the post-production team. This project perfectly highlights 3studio's capacity to serve as a flexible, secure technical partner for leading creative agencies and major UK brands.

At 3studio, we are always looking for ways to make ADR and voice-over sessions more efficient, comfortable and professional for everyone involved.

Pro Tools remains at the centre of our recording workflow, but an ADR session requires more than simply recording audio. Performers need dialogue prompts, accurate visual cues, countdown beeps and an unmistakable indication of whether they are rehearsing or recording.

The engineer may already be managing Pro Tools, picture playback, recording levels, talkback and communication with the performer, director or dialogue editor. Any additional system should reduce that workload rather than add another interface requiring constant attention.

To bring these elements together, we have developed 3Cue - our own lightweight ADR and VO companion for Pro Tools.

3Cue handles the performer-facing and supporting ADR workflow automatically, allowing Pro Tools to remain focused on playback, recording and editing.

Pro Tools stays focused on recording

A central aim of 3Cue is to let Pro Tools remain a clean, familiar recording session.

There is no 3Cue plug-in to insert, no visual-cue video to render and no dedicated MIDI trigger track that must be placed on the timeline.

There is also no need to create and manage a separate ADR beep track. The engineer does not have to copy beeps between sessions, align them with every cue or repeatedly mute and unmute them during recording and playback.

By removing these support tracks from the Pro Tools session, 3Cue helps keep the timeline clear and focused on the material that needs to be recorded, edited and delivered.

This is particularly useful on long-form projects or when moving between several episodes during the same recording session. There are fewer tracks to navigate, fewer timeline elements to manage and fewer opportunities for a cue trigger or beep region to be moved, muted or misaligned.

3Cue independently handles:

• Dialogue display
• Cue names and numbers
• Visual streamers and countdowns
• ADR beeps
• Rehearsal status
• Standby and recording tallies
• Take counting

Pro Tools continues doing what it does best - playing picture and sound, managing pre-roll, recording performances and editing audio.

The cues used by 3Cue are ordinary Pro Tools Memory Locations. Their names identify the cues and their comments contain the dialogue. The essential cue information therefore remains visible and understandable even when 3Cue is not running.

Existing ADR sessions can remain recognisably Pro Tools sessions. Engineers can continue using familiar pre-roll, QuickPunch, editing and recording workflows without reorganising the timeline around another application.

3Cue does not try to replace Pro Tools or impose a proprietary session structure. It works alongside the session and quietly handles the additional ADR workflow around it.

A MIDI connection is used for timing and transport information, but there is no cue-trigger MIDI track to create or maintain on the Pro Tools timeline.

Designed to stay out of the way

3Cue is designed to require as little attention as possible during a recording session.

Once the talent display, visual cue style and audio preferences have been configured, most of its live-session behaviour is automatic.

3Cue follows the engineer’s normal actions in Pro Tools:

• Moving to a cue updates the dialogue and talent display
• Preparing to record places the performer display in its ready state
• Starting a recording pass begins the standby sequence
• Reaching the cue point changes the tally to RECORDING
• Stopping the transport clears the active pass
• Moving to another cue prepares the next line
• Changing Pro Tools sessions reloads the appropriate cues

Cue locking, track naming, take counting, interrupted pre-rolls and session changes are handled without requiring the engineer to operate a second interface during the take.

If Pro Tools needs to be closed and relaunched, 3Cue can recover and reconnect to the working session.

The engineer remains focused on Pro Tools, the performance and the people involved, while 3Cue handles the supporting workflow in the background.

A clearer experience for the performer

The main 3Cue application remains with the recording engineer. The performer instead sees a separate full-screen display on a selected studio monitor.

Before a take, the talent display can present:

• The current cue name
• The dialogue to be recorded
• The cue number
• The number of completed takes
• Optional timecode
• A clear session status

When Pro Tools is ready for recording, the talent display shows IDLE while the engineer and performer prepare.

Once the recording pass begins, the display changes to STANDBY. A visual streamer or countdown then leads the performer towards the cue point, accompanied by the familiar ADR countdown beeps.

At the cue point, the tally changes to RECORDING.

This gives the performer clear and immediate information without exposing the Pro Tools interface or the engineer’s controls.

The dialogue layout adapts to the material. Short ADR lines can be shown in large, easily readable text, while longer voice-over passages make better use of the available display.

The performer can concentrate on delivering the line rather than interpreting the recording setup.

Driven by the Pro Tools session

3Cue follows the open Pro Tools session and uses its Memory Locations as ADR cues.

The Memory Location name identifies the cue, while its comments contain the dialogue to be recorded.

When the engineer moves to a cue, 3Cue updates automatically. The correct dialogue and cue information are shown to both the engineer and performer.

At the beginning of a recording pass, 3Cue locks onto the intended cue. Nearby or overlapping markers cannot unexpectedly change the displayed dialogue during pre-roll or recording.

New or amended Memory Locations can also be recognised during the session. This is useful when an additional line is identified after recording has already begun.

If the engineer moves away from every cue, the cue information is cleared rather than incorrectly displaying the next or previous Memory Location.

This keeps Pro Tools as the source of the session position while avoiding a separate live cue list that must be manually maintained throughout the day.

Visual streamers and ADR beeps

Visual streamers provide a continuous indication of when the performer should begin speaking.

3Cue includes a selection of visual cue styles, allowing us to choose an approach that suits the performer and the material being recorded. These include travelling wipes, target bars, countdowns, converging indicators and flutter-style cues.

An optional visual punch can also be shown at the cue point.

ADR countdown beeps are generated by 3Cue and remain synchronised with the visual cue. This is what allows the Pro Tools session to remain free from manually prepared beep regions and dedicated beep tracks.

The engineer can quickly enable or disable the beeps if a performer prefers to work without them. Their output and sound can also be configured for the studio monitoring setup.

For more specialised recording workflows, an optional fourth cue-point beep is available.

Rehearsal without recording

3Cue includes a dedicated Rehearsal mode.

This provides the performer with the same dialogue, visual cue and countdown beeps as a real take, while clearly stating that Pro Tools is not recording.

A prominent REHEARSAL - NOT RECORDING indication remains visible so there is no confusion between a practice pass and a genuine take.

Rehearsal follows the same Pro Tools playback workflow as the real recording. Once Pro Tools is prepared for recording, Rehearsal is automatically disabled.

If a pass needs to be abandoned during pre-roll - perhaps because the performer is not ready or the director needs to intervene - the visual cue and remaining beeps stop immediately.

The cue is then ready for another attempt without waiting for the countdown to finish.

Preparing cues for a session

3Cue now includes an integrated cue importer.

It can read ADR cue information from MIDI files exported by EdiCue or TTAL scripts and prepare the corresponding Memory Locations in Pro Tools.

The imported information includes:

• Cue names
• Dialogue
• Timeline positions

The engineer can review the supplied cues before anything is added to the session.

3Cue checks the cue information against the open Pro Tools session before proceeding. Once confirmed, the Memory Locations are created and the session moves to the first imported cue.

The main 3Cue display then updates automatically.

This brings session preparation and recording assistance together in one application. It also reduces the repetitive setup required before an ADR session can begin.

The result is still a standard and understandable Pro Tools session built from ordinary Memory Locations rather than a proprietary cue structure.

Supporting the recording engineer

Although much of 3Cue is designed around the performer’s experience, it also removes repetitive tasks from the engineer’s workflow.

3Cue can optionally name the active recording track from the current cue. This allows recordings created by Pro Tools to inherit a useful cue-based name.

When the engineer moves away from a cue to record a wild line, the track is prepared as WILD.

If the engineer enters another track name manually, that decision takes priority and 3Cue leaves it unchanged. Moving to another cue allows 3Cue to apply the new cue name automatically.

3Cue also keeps a simple count of completed takes for each cue. Rehearsals and recordings abandoned during pre-roll are not counted as completed takes.

These features operate automatically because the engineer should not need to manage another application while recording a performance.

Lightweight by design

Recording reliability remains the priority.

3Cue is a native Apple Silicon macOS application designed to run alongside Pro Tools without becoming the focus of the workstation.

During playback and recording, it concentrates on the active cue, performer display, streamer and beeps. Session preparation and administrative operations take place while Pro Tools is stopped.

The intention is straightforward - during the most important part of the session, Pro Tools remains the primary recording system and 3Cue only performs the work required to support the engineer and performer.

Built around real ADR work

3Cue began with a simple requirement - make ADR cueing clearer for the performer without making the Pro Tools session more complicated for the engineer.

It has since developed into a broader ADR companion combining:

• Cue preparation
• Dialogue display
• Visual streamers and countdowns
• ADR beeps
• Rehearsal
• Recording status
• Track naming
• Take counting
• Session recovery

Every feature has been considered in the context of a real recording session, where clarity, reliability and speed matter more than unnecessary complexity.

Most importantly, 3Cue is intended to stay out of the engineer’s way.

Pro Tools remains Pro Tools. The timeline remains focused on the programme material and recordings. The engineer continues using a familiar workflow, while 3Cue handles the additional ADR requirements around it.

3Cue is currently an internal production tool developed for use at 3studio. It is not presently available to download or purchase.

We will continue using and refining it during ADR and voice-over work, shaped by the practical needs of performers, directors and recording engineers.

Sometimes the most useful production tools begin with a simple question - why does this part of the session need to be harder than it is?

Pro Tools is a trademark of Avid Technology, Inc. 3Cue is an independent product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Avid.

EdiCue is a product name of Sounds In Sync Pty Ltd. 3Cue is an independent product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Sounds In Sync.

At 3studio, we were delighted to welcome Bradley Walsh to our Sheffield studio for a voice-over recording session for ITV’s The Chase Around the World.

Currently airing on ITV1 and ITVX, the six-part series takes the familiar quiz beyond the studio. Six pairs of contestants embark on a global adventure to track down all six Chasers, solving puzzles and testing their general knowledge along the way in pursuit of a £100,000 prize.

Bradley returns as host, bringing his unmistakable warmth, humour and energy to this ambitious addition to The Chase family.

Voice-over recording at 3studio

For the session, we provided our broadcast-quality voice-over facilities, with the production team directing remotely.

Our remote recording capabilities allow directors and production teams to listen in, communicate with the artist and oversee every take from wherever they are based. It gives productions a smooth, collaborative recording experience without everyone needing to be in the same location.

It was a real pleasure to work with Bradley and the production team - and to play a small part in a programme currently entertaining audiences across the country.

The Chase Around the World is currently airing on ITV1 and is available to stream on ITVX.

At 3studio, we were proud to be part of Death in Benidorm, recording ADR.

In Death in Benidorm, John Hannah leads the series as Dennis Crown, a retired UK detective who relocates to Spain to run a bar, only to find himself drawn back into solving crimes when a series of suspicious deaths begin to unfold. Teaming up with his barmaid Rosa, played by Carolina Bécquer, the pair navigate local cases while balancing the complexities of working alongside the Spanish police.

Produced by Blackbox Multimedia and Clapperboard Studios, and directed by Simon Delaney, the six-part series blends crime, drama and mystery, bringing a sun-soaked twist to the genre. With an ensemble cast including Ariadna Cabrol and Damian Schedler Cruz, the show has drawn comparisons to Death in Paradise.

We had the pleasure of recording some ADR at 3studio, capturing the nuance and clarity required to ensure the performance translated seamlessly on screen. As with all performance-led drama, maintaining timing, tone and subtle detail is key, and ADR plays a vital role in preserving that within the final mix.

Working across productions like this continues to reflect the range of work coming through 3studio, from established leading talent to strong ensemble casts. We’re proud to have contributed to Death in Benidorm and to support projects of this calibre.

At 3studio, we were delighted to provide ADR recording for The Football Fantastics – Series 2, continuing work on the energetic football drama following its successful first season.

Aimed at younger audiences, The Football Fantastics combines fast-paced football action with character-driven storytelling, capturing the excitement, pressure, friendships, and challenges experienced both on and off the pitch. The series continues to build on its vibrant world, bringing new stories, rivalries, and emotional moments to the screen while maintaining the fun and energy that made the first season so engaging.

Our ADR sessions at 3studio helped support the performances throughout the series, ensuring dialogue remained clear, natural, and emotionally connected across a wide range of scenes. From high-energy football sequences through to quieter character moments, ADR plays an important role in maintaining consistency and immersion for the audience.

Working with younger performers also requires a relaxed and supportive recording environment, helping sessions remain comfortable, efficient, and focused while still achieving the performance and technical standards required for broadcast delivery.

It has been a pleasure to contribute to another season of The Football Fantastics and to continue supporting productions that combine strong storytelling with exciting, youth-focused entertainment.

At 3studio, we support production projects that bring together craftsmanship, storytelling, and high-end visual capture. For this project, we worked alongside the DustRoom to create content around the Mac Rex during the 2026 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Sheffield.

Built by local manufacturer Mac Motorcycles, the Rex represents a return to small-scale, handbuilt British engineering. This particular motorcycle was a pre-production model, loaned specifically for the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, making it a rare opportunity to capture a machine not widely seen by the public.

Adding further provenance, the bike was painted at Richard Hammond’s The Smallest Cog, bringing another layer of craftsmanship and individuality to an already distinctive motorcycle. The same machine was also ridden by Richard Hammond during the Isle of Man TT Legacy Lap in 2025, adding further significance to a motorcycle that already stands apart through its rarity, design, and handbuilt character.

Capturing a Handbuilt Machine

The Mac Rex is defined by its minimalism, engineering detail, and handcrafted character.

The aim of the production was to reflect that ethos visually through cinematic composition, natural environments, and detailed close-up imagery that highlighted the materials, finishes, and handbuilt nature of the motorcycle itself.

From the deep red crackle-effect paintwork through to the exposed engineering and bespoke detailing, every element of the bike offered opportunities for both promotional and storytelling-focused content.

Event Coverage and Production

Unlike a traditional studio-based shoot, much of the content production focused on capturing the motorcycle in real-world conditions during the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride itself.

The Mac Rex led over 170 riders through Sheffield as part of the global charity event, helping raise more than £12,000 for men’s health causes including prostate cancer research and men’s mental health initiatives.

Capturing the bike within the atmosphere of the event allowed for a more authentic style of content, combining:
• riding footage
• event coverage
• cinematic detail shots
• social-first short-form video
• promotional photography
• behind-the-scenes content

This approach created a diverse range of assets suitable for both editorial and brand use across digital and social platforms.

Working with the DustRoom

Collaborating with the DustRoom brings a strong creative direction to each project.

With a focus on motorcycles, lifestyle, and visual storytelling, the approach balances cinematic production with practical content designed to work effectively across modern social and brand platforms.

Production and Post-Production

As with all 3studio projects, editing, grading, sound, and final delivery were handled in-house.

From initial capture through to final output, maintaining a streamlined workflow allows for consistent, high-quality results across both commercial and creative productions.

About 3studio

3studio is a Sheffield-based production, post-production, ADR, and voice recording facility supporting commercial, branded, and creative projects across film, television, social media, and digital platforms.

From filming and photography through to editing, grading, audio, and final delivery, projects can be handled within a single integrated production workflow.

At 3studio, we were proud to once again provide ADR recording for Jamie Johnson FC – Series 4, the continuation of the BBC’s hugely popular CBBC football drama. This new era of the series moves beyond Jamie himself and follows a new generation of players at Hawx United Academy, giving fans a fresh perspective on the high-stakes world of elite youth football.

Series 4 took audiences deeper into academy life, capturing the challenges, triumphs and heartbreaks of young athletes determined to make it to the professional level. With new stories and characters at the forefront, the drama explored what it really takes to succeed in football today – from the intensity of training and match-day pressure to the personal sacrifices, friendships and rivalries that define life on and off the pitch.

Our ADR sessions at 3studio played a key role in bringing these stories to life, ensuring that every performance carried the energy, clarity and authenticity the series is known for. Whether in the heat of the game or in quieter, more emotional moments, ADR helped maintain the realism and immersive quality that keeps viewers hooked.

It has been a pleasure to continue our work on a series that not only delivers exciting football drama but also inspires and connects with young audiences. With Jamie Johnson FC – Series 4, the show proved once again that the spirit of the game goes far beyond one player, capturing the hopes and determination of a whole new team.

At 3studio, we recently provided ADR recording services for Number One Fan, the Channel 5 psychological thriller starring Jill Halfpenny and Sally Lindsay.

The four-part drama follows daytime television presenter Lucy Logan, whose seemingly perfect public life begins to unravel after an encounter with an obsessive fan named Donna. What initially appears to be an act of kindness quickly develops into something far darker, as the series explores themes of obsession, manipulation, fame, and hidden secrets.

Blending psychological tension with character-driven storytelling, Number One Fan builds an increasingly unsettling atmosphere as the relationship between Lucy and Donna intensifies, combining emotional drama with suspense throughout the series.

Our ADR work at 3studio supported elements of the production’s post-production audio workflow, helping ensure dialogue clarity, consistency, and overall broadcast quality across a range of scenes.

As with all ADR projects at 3studio, sessions were carried out within a controlled recording environment using professional workflows designed to support efficient delivery while maintaining high technical standards.

It was a pleasure to contribute to another high-profile television production and to support the wider post-production process behind the series.

At 3studio, we were proud to be part of The Cage, recording ADR with Sheridan Smith.

Sheridan Smith is one of the UK’s most celebrated performers, with an outstanding career spanning television, film and theatre. From award-winning roles in Cilla, Mrs Biggs and The Moorside to critically acclaimed stage performances in Funny Girl, she has built a reputation for delivering powerful, emotionally driven performances that resonate with audiences.

In The Cage, Sheridan takes on the role of Leanne, a casino worker whose life collides with that of her colleague Matty, played by Michael Socha, when they discover they are both stealing from the same safe. What follows is a tense and unpredictable story set against the backdrop of Liverpool, as the pair navigate the consequences of their actions while under pressure from both a local gangster and the police.

Written by Tony Schumacher and produced by Element Pictures, the five-part BBC drama blends crime, tension and character-driven storytelling, with a strong supporting cast including Barry Sloane, Geraldine James, Freya Jones and Ian Puleston-Davies. Directed by Al Mackay and filmed in and around Liverpool and Merseyside, the series brings a distinctive energy and edge to the genre.

We had the pleasure of recording ADR with Sheridan at 3studio, capturing the nuance and precision required to ensure her performance translated seamlessly on screen. Performances of this calibre rely heavily on timing and subtle detail, and ADR plays a crucial role in preserving that, allowing every line to sit naturally within the final mix.

Working with talent of this level is always a privilege, and reflects the calibre of production we continue to support at 3studio. We’re proud to have contributed to The Cage and to have recorded one of the most recognisable voices in British television here at the studio.

At 3studio, we were delighted to provide ADR recording for The Lady Grace Mysteries, the BBC’s live-action detective series for CBBC. Produced by Cottonwood Media and Coolabi in co-production with ZDF Studios and France Télévisions, the show brought the beloved book series to life on screen with style and intrigue.

Based on the popular children’s detective novels by Grace Cavendish, The Lady Grace Mysteries introduced viewers to Lady Grace Cavendish, Queen Elizabeth I’s favourite Maid of Honour — and the Tudor court’s first teenage detective. Orphaned, clever and determined, Grace secretly investigated the threats and plots surrounding the palace. Alongside her loyal friends Ellie and Masou, she navigated both the duties of court life and the dangers of solving mysteries in a world where secrets could mean life or death.

Our team at 3studio handled ADR sessions to ensure every performance matched the show’s rich atmosphere and emotional depth. From whispers in candlelit halls to tense exchanges within the palace walls, ADR played a vital role in capturing the drama and authenticity of the series. We worked closely with the cast and creative team to preserve subtlety and nuance, ensuring the dialogue sat seamlessly in each scene.

It was a privilege to contribute to such a distinctive and imaginative production, and we’re proud to have played a part in helping The Lady Grace Mysteries come to life for audiences. This project continues our ongoing work in high-end television drama, alongside productions such as Adolescence, Hidden Assets and Waiting for the Out.

We recently had the pleasure of recording ADR with Phil Daniels for Beyond Paradise Season 4, and it was a session that perfectly reflected the quality and care that goes into the series itself.

Beyond Paradise has quickly established its own identity as more than just a spin-off. Set in the fictional coastal town of Shipton Abbott, the series blends classic whodunnit storytelling with warmth, humour, and a strong sense of community. While the crimes drive the narrative, the heart of the show sits firmly with its characters and their relationships, giving it a tone that feels both comforting and emotionally grounded.

That character-led approach places a real emphasis on dialogue and performance, which is where ADR becomes especially important. Maintaining naturalism and emotional continuity is critical when replacing or enhancing lines, particularly in a show where subtle delivery and timing carry so much weight. Phil brought a deep understanding of this to the session, immediately locking into the emotional beats of each scene.

ADR can be a challenging environment for any actor, requiring precise timing and repetition without losing spontaneity. Phil’s experience shone through. He matched sync effortlessly, adjusted performance where needed, and delivered consistent takes that dropped seamlessly into the existing production sound. The result is dialogue that feels completely at home within the world of the show.

From a technical perspective, the session ran exactly as you would hope. Clean, controlled recordings with a strong focus on continuity meant post-production had maximum flexibility while preserving the organic feel that Beyond Paradise is known for. Creating the right atmosphere in the studio is always important, and sessions like this benefit hugely from a calm, collaborative environment.

Beyond Paradise continues to resonate with audiences because it balances mystery with humanity, allowing moments of humour and tenderness to sit comfortably alongside the drama. Being able to support that process, even at a small but crucial stage like ADR, is something we are genuinely proud of.

Huge thanks to the wider post-production team for a well-run session, and to Phil Daniels for bringing professionalism, warmth, and precision into the studio. We look forward to seeing how Season 4 continues to build on the world of Shipton Abbott when it reaches the screen.

At 3studio, we recorded voice over for Our Yorkshire Pub Rescue, working with Jon Richardson on this heartfelt and uniquely Yorkshire story.

The series follows Jon as he invests in The Plough, a village pub in Fadmoor, North Yorkshire. After closing in 2011, the pub was bought by locals determined to bring it back to life, with Jon stepping in to help rebuild and reopen it for the community.

Recording VO at 3studio

Recording with Jon brought a very different tone compared to traditional narration-led programmes.

His delivery blends humour, honesty, and genuine warmth, reflecting both the challenges of the project and his personal connection to it. The voice over plays a key role in guiding the story, offering insight while keeping everything grounded and relatable.

At 3studio, the focus was on capturing a natural, conversational performance that allows Jon’s personality to come through clearly, while maintaining the clarity and quality needed for broadcast.

A Story Rooted in Community

At its core, Our Yorkshire Pub Rescue is about more than restoring a building.

It’s about community, resilience, and bringing people back together around a shared space. The voice over helps carry that story, adding context and continuity as the journey unfolds.

At 3studio, we were thrilled to be part of Waiting for the Out, the powerful new six-part BBC adaptation of Andy West’s memoir The Life Inside. Written by the multi-award-winning Dennis Kelly (Utopia, Matilda The Musical, Together) and produced by Sister, the series offers a searing exploration of crime, family, redemption and what it truly means to be “inside” or “out.”

The story follows Dan, a philosopher who takes on the role of teaching a class inside a prison. Through weekly discussions on subjects such as dominance, freedom and luck, he encourages inmates to reflect on their own lives, while the lessons inevitably force him to confront his own past. With his father, brother Lee and uncle Frank all having served time, Dan begins to question whether he too deserves to be behind bars. The closer he becomes to the men he teaches, the more his sense of identity starts to unravel, blurring the boundaries between those on the inside and those on the out.

We had the pleasure of recording ADR with the brilliant Phil Daniels, who takes on the role of Uncle Frank. Phil is known for an extraordinary career that spans film, television and theatre, with iconic roles in Quadrophenia, Scum and EastEnders, along with more recent appearances in House of the Dragon, I Hate Suzie, Adult Material and Sliced. His experience brings depth and authenticity to Frank, a character whose past casts a long shadow over Dan’s journey.

Our work at 3studio focused on capturing every nuanced detail of performance, ensuring the emotional intensity of the story was preserved on screen. In a series built on tension, intimacy and the weight of unspoken truths, ADR plays a vital role in making sure every line lands with the clarity and impact the narrative deserves.

Waiting for the Out is more than a prison drama. It is a meditation on identity, culpability and redemption, brought to life by an exceptional cast including Josh Finan, Gerard Kearns, Samantha Spiro and Stephen Wight. It was a privilege to support the production with our ADR work, and we are proud to have played a part in helping tell such a powerful and thought-provoking story.

At 3studio, we were delighted to provide ADR recording for the third season of the acclaimed Irish-Canadian-Belgian crime drama Hidden Assets. Known for its gripping storylines and sharp performances, the series continues to explore the dark intersections of organised crime, corruption, and justice.

Season 3 sees DS Claire Wallace, played by Nora-Jane Noone, taking the lead of the CAB team following their move from Limerick to Dublin. The new investigation begins with an Irish fund manager defrauding clients, but quickly spirals into a web of intrigue that spans across borders. When Wallace and her team are drawn into a string of connected murders in Bilbao, Spain, they join forces with Spanish liaison Lore Velasquez and Basque detective Sebastian Ruiz.

As the investigation deepens, the team uncovers a sophisticated scheme tied to unreported illnesses affecting a vulnerable community in Bilbao. The trail leads to shocking revelations that even trusted charities have been compromised by white-collar crime, blurring the lines between philanthropy and corruption.

Our ADR sessions at 3studio played a key role in ensuring the performances delivered on screen matched the intensity and clarity demanded by such a complex and emotional storyline. It’s always a privilege to support productions of this calibre, bringing together international talent and powerful storytelling.

Hidden Assets – Series 3 continues the show’s reputation for high-stakes drama and layered narratives, keeping audiences hooked from the very first episode.