Based on The Ladies’ Paradise, the classic French novel by Emile Zola, the eight-part series relocates the story of a love affair set against the backdrop of the opening of the first department store to a British setting.

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Sarah Lancashire (Five Daughters) and David Hayman (Trial And Retribution) lead the cast, alongside Elaine Cassidy (Harper’s Island), Matthew McNulty (Misfits), Joanna Vanderham (The Runaway) and Emun Elliott (Lip Service).

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Ben Stephenson, Controller, BBC Drama Commissioning commented: “A romantic relationship drama set in a bustling Northern department store where Bill Gallagher’s well-crafted characters will bring an addictive mix of love and gossip to BBC One.”, The Paradise will begin filming on location outside Durham next month.

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