“Trying,” the first British scripted original to land on Apple TV Plus, has been available on the platform for less than a week, but already plans are afoot to make a second season.
“We’re hoping to do it at the end of the summer/fall period,” says star Rafe Spall, who confirms that the series has been recommissioned by the tech giant.
Of course, much depends on how and when production can restart in the U.K. “With a bit of luck, we might get there,” says Spall, whose credits include BBC miniseries “The War of the Worlds” as well as features “Just Mercy,” “Men in Black: International” and “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.”
Spall stars alongside Esther Smith in the tender, funny and compassionate comedy about a 30-something couple who try for adoption after realizing they’re unable to have children themselves.
The on-screen chemistry between Spall and Smith anchors the BBC Studios production,...
“We’re hoping to do it at the end of the summer/fall period,” says star Rafe Spall, who confirms that the series has been recommissioned by the tech giant.
Of course, much depends on how and when production can restart in the U.K. “With a bit of luck, we might get there,” says Spall, whose credits include BBC miniseries “The War of the Worlds” as well as features “Just Mercy,” “Men in Black: International” and “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.”
Spall stars alongside Esther Smith in the tender, funny and compassionate comedy about a 30-something couple who try for adoption after realizing they’re unable to have children themselves.
The on-screen chemistry between Spall and Smith anchors the BBC Studios production,...
- 5/7/2020
- by Tim Dams
- Variety Film + TV
George Dixon, global editorial director for BBC Studios, has left the producer-distributor after six years, Variety has confirmed.
The executive, who is expected to leave formally in October, led on editorial for BBC Studios’ commercial linear and non-linear global services such as BBC Earth and BBC First. He also took the editorial lead in integrating commercial broadcaster UKTV’s channels within the BBC Studios portfolio, following the carve-up of UKTV after joint owners BBC Studios and Discovery split up the channels group in June 2019.
It’s believed Dixon’s exit comes as all acquisitions and editorial compliance for BBC Studios’ global brands and UKTV channels become streamlined under one leadership team.
Within the U.K., BBC Studios is combining the remit of its acquisitions teams for the U.K. region and UKTV under the leadership of Adrian Wills, while global compliance for the U.K. Region and UKTV teams will...
The executive, who is expected to leave formally in October, led on editorial for BBC Studios’ commercial linear and non-linear global services such as BBC Earth and BBC First. He also took the editorial lead in integrating commercial broadcaster UKTV’s channels within the BBC Studios portfolio, following the carve-up of UKTV after joint owners BBC Studios and Discovery split up the channels group in June 2019.
It’s believed Dixon’s exit comes as all acquisitions and editorial compliance for BBC Studios’ global brands and UKTV channels become streamlined under one leadership team.
Within the U.K., BBC Studios is combining the remit of its acquisitions teams for the U.K. region and UKTV under the leadership of Adrian Wills, while global compliance for the U.K. Region and UKTV teams will...
- 5/7/2020
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
BBC factual controller Alison Kirkham is set to join streaming platform Apple TV Plus.
Kirkham will join Apple TV Plus this summer, reporting into creative director for Europe Jay Hunt. Based in London, the executive will have responsibility in Europe for unscripted original series and films.
Kirkham is the first major hire for Apple’s U.K. team since film producer Joe Oppenheimer joined the tech giant in 2018.
Apple TV+ global team is led by heads of worldwide video Zack Van Amburg and Jamie Erlicht.
The appointment comes as the platform, in common with other streamers, looks to expand its non-scripted output. Apple’s non-scripted commissions include “Prehistoric Planet” and “Long Way Up” with Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman.
Kirkham joined the BBC in 2005 as an executive producer and became controller of factual commissioning in 2015. Programming highlights include “Planet Earth II” and “Blue Planet II,” “Ambulance,” “Exodus,” “Hospital,” ”Muslims Like...
Kirkham will join Apple TV Plus this summer, reporting into creative director for Europe Jay Hunt. Based in London, the executive will have responsibility in Europe for unscripted original series and films.
Kirkham is the first major hire for Apple’s U.K. team since film producer Joe Oppenheimer joined the tech giant in 2018.
Apple TV+ global team is led by heads of worldwide video Zack Van Amburg and Jamie Erlicht.
The appointment comes as the platform, in common with other streamers, looks to expand its non-scripted output. Apple’s non-scripted commissions include “Prehistoric Planet” and “Long Way Up” with Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman.
Kirkham joined the BBC in 2005 as an executive producer and became controller of factual commissioning in 2015. Programming highlights include “Planet Earth II” and “Blue Planet II,” “Ambulance,” “Exodus,” “Hospital,” ”Muslims Like...
- 5/6/2020
- by Tim Dams
- Variety Film + TV
Apple has hired BBC factual controller Alison Kirkham as its new unscripted chief in the UK, reporting to creative director of worldwide video Europe, Jay Hunt.
Kirkham will join the Apple TV+ international creative development team this summer after 15 years at the BBC, the last six of which she has spent in charge of factual programming.
During her time at the BBC, she has overseen shows including Planet Earth II, coverage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding, and the recent breakout Studio Lambert hit Race Across The World.
As well as overseeing unscripted shows at Apple, she will have some exposure to drama and comedy, with recent shows coming out of Hunt’s team including Trying and Gary Oldman spy drama Slow Horses.
“I will forever be proud that, for six years, I was able to walk into New Broadcasting House as the controller of factual commissioning at the BBC.
Kirkham will join the Apple TV+ international creative development team this summer after 15 years at the BBC, the last six of which she has spent in charge of factual programming.
During her time at the BBC, she has overseen shows including Planet Earth II, coverage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding, and the recent breakout Studio Lambert hit Race Across The World.
As well as overseeing unscripted shows at Apple, she will have some exposure to drama and comedy, with recent shows coming out of Hunt’s team including Trying and Gary Oldman spy drama Slow Horses.
“I will forever be proud that, for six years, I was able to walk into New Broadcasting House as the controller of factual commissioning at the BBC.
- 5/6/2020
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
The BBC has officially begun the hunt for its next director general, publishing a job advert for the role and appointing executive search company Odgers Berndtson as headhunters.
Alongside the basic job advert, in which the director general post is described as an “unmatchable opportunity to lead a multinational creative organization,” there is an 11-page candidate brief setting out the priorities for Tony Hall’s successor.
It says the BBC faces a “unique set of challenges in a fast-moving and increasingly global market,” including the rise of streaming and “unprecedented scrutiny” over its funding, content and services. “The next director general will hold the role through a hugely critical and transformative period in the corporation’s history,” the candidate brief added.
It goes on to outline eight personal qualities and areas of experience the successful candidate must possess, including a commitment to the BBC’s public service values, resilience, good editorial judgement,...
Alongside the basic job advert, in which the director general post is described as an “unmatchable opportunity to lead a multinational creative organization,” there is an 11-page candidate brief setting out the priorities for Tony Hall’s successor.
It says the BBC faces a “unique set of challenges in a fast-moving and increasingly global market,” including the rise of streaming and “unprecedented scrutiny” over its funding, content and services. “The next director general will hold the role through a hugely critical and transformative period in the corporation’s history,” the candidate brief added.
It goes on to outline eight personal qualities and areas of experience the successful candidate must possess, including a commitment to the BBC’s public service values, resilience, good editorial judgement,...
- 2/10/2020
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
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