All3Media International has announced the double commission of series 5 and 6 of its hit series All Creatures Great and Small. Based on best-selling author James Herriot’s beloved and iconic collection of stories, the critically acclaimed adaptation from BAFTA and Golden Globe-winning production company Playground (Howards End, Wolf Hall, The Hardacres) will return for two series consisting of six episodes (6 x 60”) each plus Christmas Specials. Returning to the ensemble during Series 5 will be … [Read more...] about Playground’s All Creatures Great and Small to return for series 5 & 6
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Yeti to uncover The Bahamas Scandals for C5
Multi award-winning indie Yeti Television today announces its commission from Channel 5 for Edward & Wallis: The Bahamas Scandal W/T (1x90’). For the first time, the documentary will uncover the scandalous lives of Edward and Wallis Simpson and their outrageous war-years spent in the Bahamas. In 1940, as the Battle of Britain raged, Edward Duke of Windsor, the former King Edward VIII, and Wallis Simpson (the woman for whom he gave up the throne) were en-route to The Bahamas. Sent there by … [Read more...] about Yeti to uncover The Bahamas Scandals for C5
Channel 5 and Acorn TV commission detective drama Ellis from Company Pictures starring Sharon D. Clarke
Channel 5 and Acorn TV have announced the commission of new feature length detective series Ellis (3 x 120’) from Company Pictures, in association with All3Media International – which will also represent the show outside of the UK – and Northern Ireland Screen. The three-part series will follow DCI Ellis, played by three-time Olivier Award winner Sharon D. Clarke (Showtrial, Lost Boys & Fairies, Rocketman), a tenacious cop who is parachuted into failing investigations. Each two-hour episode … [Read more...] about Channel 5 and Acorn TV commission detective drama Ellis from Company Pictures starring Sharon D. Clarke
Channel 5 commissions ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ for a second series
Channel 5 announced the commission of All Creatures Great and Small, for a second series. Based on best-selling author James Herriot’s cherished and iconic collection of stories, the critically-acclaimed brand new adaptation from BAFTA and Golden Globe-winning production company Playground (Howards End, Wolf Hall) will return for a further six episodes, plus a Christmas special. MASTERPIECE on PBS in the US will co-produce and all3Media International is the global partner. The production will … [Read more...] about Channel 5 commissions ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ for a second series
The Garden appoints new director of Programmes and Head of Specialist Factual
The Garden, part of ITV Studios, has announced that Nicola Brown has been appointed as Director of Programmes. Brown will join Chief Executive Magnus Temple, Chief Creative Officer John Hay and Managing Director Nicola Hill to help grow and deliver The Garden’s expanding slate, which includes Channel 4 hits 24 Hours in A&E and 24 Hours in Police Custody, new shows for the BBC, Channel 4, Channel 5 and Nat Geo and the recent commission of the US version of 24 Hours in Police Custody, a … [Read more...] about The Garden appoints new director of Programmes and Head of Specialist Factual
C5 brings “The Bachelor” back to the UK
LONDON – Viacom-owned UK terrestrial network Channel 5 (C5) is reviving the UK version of The Bachelor after a six-year hiatus. Casting is underway to find the UK’s most eligible single man to take part in a 10×60’ version of the Warner Bros format, which is due to air on C5 next year. The show has been commissioned by Sean Doyle, commissioning editor for factual at C5, and will be produced by Warner Bros-owned UK production company Ricochet. The Bachelor originated on … [Read more...] about C5 brings “The Bachelor” back to the UK