PROGRAMS / SCRIPTED SERIES
PROGRAMS / SCRIPTED SERIES
A twisty murder mystery and superb cast... this is immediately addictive viewing
The rarest of dramatic gems
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BAD MOTHERS
DEATH AND NIGHTINGALES
Motherhood can be murder in this deliciously devious drama A sexy, glossy, funny drama about modern women juggling life’s big issues: love, family, careers, infidelity… and murder Increased Nine Network’s share by over 50%; ranked No.1 in the slot Licensed to territories including UK, US, Canada, France, Middle East and Africa Sarah’s seemingly perfect life as a local GP, loving wife and doting mother comes crashing down the moment she discovers her husband Anton is having an affair with her best friend Charlotte. Suddenly, Charlotte turns up dead, and Anton is arrested for her murder. As Sarah’s life spirals out of control, she gets unlikely support from a ragtag group of moms called ‘The Bad Mothers Club’. Sarah finds herself drawn into the chaotic worlds of her new friends: Danielle, the outgoing mom who needs more in her life; Bindy, the wild child party mom; and Maddie, the fierce mom battling with a difficult child and a custody battle. There’s just one thing stopping Sarah from leaving her old life behind her: Anton swears he’s innocent. Now Sarah will have to add ‘detective’ to her already lengthy list of jobs if she is to clear her husband’s name. SCRIPTED FORMAT AVAILABLE
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A haunting drama from acclaimed writer/director Allan Cubitt, starring Matthew Rhys, Ann Skelly and Jamie Dornan SCRIPTED SERIES / THRILLER 8 x 45’ Written by Rachel Lang, Gavin Strawhan, Sarah Walker, Tim Lee
A ratings hit for BBC Two; increased the channel’s slot average by 25% among all Individuals Licensed to territories including the US, Benelux, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Denmark, Poland
SCRIPTED SERIES / DRAMA 3 x 58’ or 2 x 90’ Written and directed by Allan Cubitt
Directed by Geoff Bennett, Sian Davies, Catriona McKenzie
‘Death and Nightingales’ is a riveting story of love and revenge, set in Fermanagh, Ireland in 1885.
Starring Matthew Rhys, Ann Skelly and Jamie Dornan
Starring Tess Haubrich, Melissa George, Jessica Tovey, Mandy McElhinney, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Daniel MacPherson, Don Hamy, Steve Bastoni
It is Beth Winters’ 23rd birthday – the day she has decided to join her secret lover, the charming, mysterious Liam Ward and escape from her difficult and complex relationship with her stepfather, Billy. Beth and the overbearing Billy live alone, bonded by the horrific death of Catherine, Billy’s wife and Beth’s mother.
Produced by The Imaginarium and Soho Moon Pictures for BBC Two (UK)
Produced by Jungle Entertainment and Filthy Productions for Nine Network (Australia) More info
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But when the young lovers attempt to steal Billy’s gold, a devastating chain of events is set in motion. Based on Eugene McCabe’s modern Irish classic novel and written/directed by Allan Cubitt ('The Fall'), ‘Death and Nightingales’ features an all-star cast including Emmy Award-winner Matthew Rhys (‘The Americans’, ‘The Post’), Jamie Dornan (The ‘Fifty Shades’ trilogy, ‘The Fall’) and rising new talent, Ann Skelly (‘The Nevers’, ‘Red Rock’). 30
