Wild At Heart cast believe show was axed because of Titanic – Daily TV round-up

The cast of 'Wild At Heart' reckon that the show was axed due to the expense of ITV's mini-series 'Titanic', according to reports.

The drama, which stars Stephen Tompkinson as a British vet on a game reserve in South Africa, was axed earlier this year after seven series.

A source told The Mirror that 'the feeling is that they sunk so much money into ‘Titanic’ that they are having to make savings elsewhere and we are bearing the brunt of that'.

“We’re all gutted that it has come to this. There are shows that would kill for 7.5million viewers,” they added.

‘Titanic’ flopped in the ratings, attracting 3.5 million to its last episode, while an average of 7.5 million viewers watched the last series of 'Wild At Heart'.

It will end with a two-part special to be screened next year. [The Mirror]

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