Peter James 'couldn't be happier' with ITV adaptation of Roy Grace novels

The two part production, covers the first two Roy Grace novels, Dead Simple and Looking Good Dead. Credit: ITV Channel TV

Peter James, the crime novelist based in Jersey, has told ITV Channel TV he 'couldn't be happier' with the film adaptation of two of his bestsellers, the first episode of which is due to air on ITV this evening (Sunday 14 March). The two part production, covers the first two Roy Grace novels, Dead Simple and Looking Good Dead.

It features John Simm, from Life on Mars, as Detective Superintendent Roy Grace in the lead.

James says he has been closely consulted on the casting, which he says is 'just brilliant'.

Roy Grace is modelled on a real Detective Superintendent, Dave Gaylor whom James describes as his 'real life Roy Grace'. He too has been involved in the production as a consultant.

'Grace' will premiere on ITV tonight (Sunday 14th March) at 8pm.