The new six-part series, Patience, has already been filmed in York and Belgium, and it stars Ella Maisy Purvis (Malpractice<\/a>) as the title character, Patience Evans.<\/p>\n Also starring Laura Fraser (Better Call Saul<\/a>), Ali Ariaie (Doctor Who<\/a>) and Nathan Welsh (Trying<\/a>), the show follows Patience, a young autistic woman and self-taught criminologist who works in the criminal records department of Yorkshire Police. She craves routine and order, but also yearns for more.<\/p>\n Fraser\u2019s character, Detective Bea Metcalf, spots and utilises Patience\u2019s talent, opening a door into a whole new world for the character.<\/p>\n The series sees Patience attending regular support groups for autistic adults, and all neurodivergent characters within the show are played by neurodiverse actors.<\/p>\n Purvis said in a statement: \u201cI\u2019m incredibly honoured to bring Patience Evans to life in this groundbreaking drama. Audiences can look forward to an authentic representation of a young autistic woman that is written with nuance and detail, but also that challenges the norms of the neurotypical world.<\/p>\n Read more:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cPatience is a character full of depth, intelligence, and an unwavering passion for justice, and I can\u2019t wait for viewers to join her on this thrilling journey.\u201d<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Fraser added: \u201cPatience is full of intriguing mysteries and unusual crimes, but also looks at detective Bea Metcalf\u2019s working relationship with a young woman who experiences life in a different way to her own, and also the friendship that develops between them.\u201d<\/p> \u00a0<\/p>\n Ben Wadey, drama commissioning executive, Channel 4, said: \u201cPatience is a captivating crime drama that not only delivers gripping mysteries, but also offers a unique and authentic perspective on neurodiversity.<\/p>\n \u201cChannel 4 is incredibly proud to champion this groundbreaking series, which celebrates the power of difference, offering viewers a fresh take on the crime genre.\u201d<\/p>\n Patience will air on Channel 4.<\/strong><\/p>\n Check out more of our\u00a0Drama<\/a>\u00a0coverage or visit our\u00a0TV Guide<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Streaming Guide<\/a>\u00a0to find out what\u2019s on. 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