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Vienna Blood
A twisty murder mystery and superb cast... this is immediately addictive viewing
The Sydney Morning Herald
BAD MOTHERS
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.
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8 x 45’
Written by Rachel Lang, Gavin Strawhan, Sarah Walker, Tim Lee Directed by Geoff Bennett, Sian Davies, Catriona McKenzie Starring Tess Haubrich, Melissa George, Jessica Tovey, Mandy McElhinney, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Daniel MacPherson, Don Hamy, Steve Bastoni
Produced by Jungle Entertainment and Filthy Productions for Nine Network (Australia)
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The rarest of dramatic gems
The Telegraph
DEATH AND NIGHTINGALES
A haunting drama from acclaimed writer/director Allan Cubitt, starring Matthew Rhys, Ann Skelly and Jamie Dornan
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
‘Death and Nightingales’ is a riveting story of love and revenge, set in Fermanagh, Ireland in 1885.
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. 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’). SCRIPTED SERIES / DRAMA
3 x 58’ or 2 x 90’
Written and directed by Allan Cubitt Starring Matthew Rhys, Ann Skelly and Jamie Dornan Produced by The Imaginarium and Soho Moon Pictures for BBC Two (UK)
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THE GIRL FROM ST. AGNES
The mysterious death of a schoolgirl at an elite boarding school sets in motion a thrilling series of events
A gritty, compelling drama that deals with big, universal themes Perfect for a young adult audience The premiere attracted a record number of viewers for Showmax Produced by Peabody Award-winning Quizzical Pictures
At St. Agnes, a prestigious all-girls boarding school in South Africa, one of its most popular students is found dead. The school is quick to declare that Lexi Summerveld drunkenly slipped and fell to her death in a tragic accident. But teacher Kate Ballard doesn’t believe it. On the night of her death, an upset Lexi had been trying to contact her. Now wracked with guilt, Kate attempts to piece together the events of that fateful night, but without anyone discovering that she and her student Lexi had been lovers. If the truth got out, it would ruin her. The more Kate investigates, the more she realizes that she didn’t know Lexi at all. She was a complicated girl who had made a lot of enemies, and Kate suspects any of them could have murdered her. SCRIPTED SERIES / DRAMA
8 x 52’
Written by Gillian Breslin, Sean Steinberg, Zoë Laband Directed by Catharine Cooke, Cindy Lee Starring Jane De Wet, Tyrone Keogh, Nina Milner
Produced by Quizzical Pictures for Showmax (South Africa)
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One of the funniest comedies of the year... properly hilarious
Sydney Morning Herald
SQUINTERS
The hilarious freewheeling commuter comedy
Features some of the UK and Australia’s hottest TV and stand-up talent Boosted ABC’s primetime share for all adults 18-49s by 78%
A hilarious comedy which follows the trials and tribulations of five carloads of travelers as they commute to and from work. This colorful bunch only have each other to chat, laugh, argue and fight with, in this upbeat and heartfelt series. Season Two sees the group facing fresh challenges as their company, K2, adapts to a US takeover and its new American boss. In their cars, they toil over issues closer to their hearts. Bridget battles accusations of racism, Lukas is forced to return to K2 as a forklift driver, and Talia, who has moved into Romi’s spare room and carpool, is disturbed to find their parents share an interest in right wing politics… and each other.
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S1: 6 x 22’; S2: 6 x 22’ (Total episodes 12 x 22’)
Written by Adam Zwar, Adele Vuko, Lally Katz, Ben Crisp, Becky Lukas, Kodie Bedford, Joel Slack-Smith, Mark O’Toole Directed by Trent O’Donnell, Amanda Brotchie, Van Vuuren Bros., Erin White, Adele Vuko
Starring Kristen Schaal, Steven Peacocke, Rose Matafeo, Claudia O’Doherty, Sam Simmons, Wayne Blair, Justin Rosniak, Mandy McElhinney, Andrea Demetriades, Ernie Dingo, Anne Edmonds, Justine Clarke Produced by Jungle Entertainment for ABC Australia, with production funding from Screen Australia and financed in association with Create NSW (Australia)
