BBC Children’s and Education has commissioned Crookhaven, an action-packed 8 x 45-minute TV adaptation of J.J. Arcanjo’s hit book series, which has sold globally in 16 languages across the world, and has been created for television by Justin Young (Ripper Street, Death In Paradise, Sanditon). Produced by BBC Studios Kids & Family Productions, Crookhaven shoots in Northern […]
Independent production companies Finite Films & TV and Shoni Productions have appointed Aaron Anderson (Dangerous Liaisons, Riviera) as Head of Scripted Development to oversee and develop their growing scripted slates. Aaron Anderson brings two decades of experience in high-end scripted development and production to his new role at Finite Films & TV. Most recently, he […]
FilmRise, the New York City-based film and television studio and streaming network, has acquired the US distribution rights to the Peacock Original series Departure. The high-octane conspiracy series stars Emmy Award-winning actress Archie Panjabi and the late Oscar and Emmy Award-winning actor Christopher Plummer, who won two Canadian Screen Awards for his performances in seasons […]
Little Disasters, a psychological thriller series starring Diane Kruger and Jo Joyner, will premiere as a box set exclusively on Paramount+ UK & Ireland on May 22nd. An adaptation of the hit novel of the same name from bestselling author Sarah Vaughan (Anatomy of a Scandal), Little Disasters centres on the friendship between Jess (Kruger), Liz […]
UKTV has announces that the re-imagined series of Bergerac will return for a second instalment, following the overwhelming success of the recent launch. The critically acclaimed drama, starring Damien Molony, will return to the free streaming service U, and U&Drama in 2026. The six-part U&Original series is produced by BlackLight TV, part of Banijay UK, […]
Independent distributor All3Media International is expanding its portfolio of channels with the launch of original new FAST channel Demand Drama, which will be available in the UK this April. Demand Drama brings audiences a variety of titles from All3Media International’s scripted catalogue. The schedule mixes crime dramas and thrillers with family-friendly favourites, dramas and soaps. […]
Channel 4 has commissioned its first digital original drama to broadcast on Channel 4’s YouTube, as well as Channel 4 Streaming and linear. Beth is a three-part science fiction drama written and directed by Uzo Oleh, executive produced by Anna Higgs and produced by Dark Pictures and GroupM Motion Entertainment. The series stars Nicholas Pinnock and […]
ITV has promoted Callum Dziedzic to Drama Commissioner, reporting to Polly Hill, ITV’s Director of Drama. In his new role, Dziedzic will work on ITV’s drama slate alongside Hill and Commissioning Editor Huw Kennair-Jones. His promotion follows his tenure as Assistant Commissioner, Drama and Comedy, a role he has held since January 2023. Since joining […]
Coming-of-age indie drama, Penelope, is set to launch on Sky and streaming service NOW in the UK and Ireland, following a deal with Fremantle. Produced by the Duplass Brothers Productions and created by Mark Duplass and Mel Eslyn, the 8 x 30’ series follows Penelope, played by Megan Stott, a 16-year-old who feels out of […]
MGM+, the linear channel and streaming service, has ordered the original crime drama series The Westies from creator and executive producer Chris Brancato, perhaps best known for creating the hit series Narcos. Under his overall television deal with MGM+, Brancato created the series with Michael Panes and will also executive produce and showrun. The eight-episode […]