Banished writer Jimmy McGovern will return to the BBC with Broken. The six-part drama series is described as a “State of the Nation piece.” Jimmy McGovern and producer Colin McKeown commented: “We are both proud and privileged to be producing this new six-part primetime drama series for the BBC written by Jimmy McGovern from our … >
BBC One has announced the commission of Press, a new drama series set in the world of newspapers. Written by Doctor Foster creator Mike Bartlett, the six 60-minute episodes will explore the news industry’s past riven by hacking scandals, its present at the mercy of the digital age and the 24 hour news cycle, its … >
BBC One has announced the commission of a “bold new version” of The Woman in White. Written in 1859, The Woman in White is Wilkie Collins’ fifth published novel and was previously adapted by the BBC in 1997, starring Andrew Lincoln and Tara FitzGerald. > Buy the book on Amazon. The new four-part adaptation will … >
BBC One has announced the commission of a new six-part drama from the creator of Luther. Written by Neil Cross, Hard Sun is described as a “pre-apocalyptic crime drama set in contemporary London”. Polly Hill, Controller of BBC Drama Commissioning, commented: “I am thrilled that BBC One is the home for Neil Cross’s new original … >
The BBC has revealed details of two brand new Natural History programmes for BBC One and BBC Two with Sir David Attenborough for next year. BBC One’s Inspiring Attenborough: Sir David At 90 will feature a special one-off interview with David to mark his 90th birthday next year. Recorded in front of a studio audience, … >
A brand new promotional photo for BBC One’s upcoming War and Peace adaptation has been revealed. Adapted from Leo Tolstoy’s 1869 literary masterpiece by Mr Selfridge writer Andrew Davies, the six one-hour episodes will “bring the classic to life for a modern audience on a truly epic scale”. Directed by Tom Harper (Peaky Blinders), War … >
Hanif Kureishi will adapt ER Braithwaite’s autobiographical novel To Sir With Love for BBC One. Set in the bomb-damaged East End of London in the aftermath of World War II, the 90-minute film “celebrates the transformational power of education in the face of racial prejudice” with “a story that counters prejudice with personal dignity and … >
The first trailer for BBC One’s War and Peace was unveiled last night. Adapted from Leo Tolstoy’s 1869 literary masterpiece by Mr Selfridge writer Andrew Davies, the six one-hour episodes will “bring the classic to life for a modern audience on a truly epic scale”. War and Peace will star Lily James (Downton Abbey) as … >
Comedy series Boomers will be back on BBC One with six new episodes next year. Russ Abbot, Stephanie Beacham, Philip Jackson, James Smith, Alison Steadman and Paula Wilcox have just finished filming Season 2. Written by Richard Pinto (The Kumars at No. 42), Boomers follows the ups and downs of three retired couples and launched … >
The first official promotional photos for BBC One’s new adaptation of War and Peace have been revealed. Adapted from Leo Tolstoy’s 1869 literary masterpiece by Mr Selfridge writer Andrew Davies, the six one-hour episodes will “bring the classic to life for a modern audience on a truly epic scale”. The four pictures show Lily James … >