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ITV Orders More ‘Broadchurch’ As Drama Grips Britain Ahead Of U.S. Debut

By NANCY TARTAGLIONE, International Editor | Tuesday April 23, 2013 @ 1:58am PDTTags: BBC America, Big Deals TV, Broadchurch, ITV, Shine America

Broadchurch has often been referred to as Britain’s answer to The Killing; it’s also ITV‘s biggest new drama since Downton Abbey. But there are no dinner jackets or Dowagers here. In a reversal of established thinking that period dramas are the major game in town, this contemporary drama has gripped Britain since it debuted in March. ITV has just ordered a second season of the show which concluded its first season on Monday night. Anticipation for that finale episode was so high, it was worthy of “Who shot J.R.?” comparisons. BBC America has U.S. rights to the eight-part murder mystery that stars David Tennant and Olivia Colman at the head of an ensemble cast. The first season’s story explored what happens to a small coastal community when a media frenzy comes to town after a young boy is murdered.

At launch, Broadchurch drew 9.1M viewers for a 31% share and continued to pull strong numbers throughout the run. The mystery surrounding the death of little Danny Latimer kept Britons in thrall until it was resolved in Monday night’s closing episode, and reviews have been largely positive. BBC America will air the series later this year and Shine America holds the format rights in the U.S. Production on season two starts in 2014, although plot details and returning characters are being kept under wraps. READ MORE »

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‘Broadchurch’ Strong In UK Debut For ITV

By NANCY TARTAGLIONE, International Editor | Tuesday March 5, 2013 @ 3:50am PSTTags: BBC, Broadchurch, ITV, Shine Group

A new UK broadcast drama rivalry played out on Monday as ITV’s Broadchurch kicked off at 9pm, going head-to-head with the BBC’s Mayday. The five-part Mayday started its run on Sunday night, drawing 6.23M … Read More »

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Hot TV Trailer: ‘Broadchurch’

By NANCY TARTAGLIONE, International Editor | Thursday February 21, 2013 @ 1:53am PSTTags: BBC America, Broadchurch, ITV

Eight-part drama series Broadchurch begins airing on ITV in the UK next month and on BBC America later this year as part of its Dramaville drama block. The series stars David Tennant, Olivia Colman, Vicky McClure and Arthur Darvill. In the vein … Read More »

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BBC America Acquires ITV Drama ‘Broadchurch’ Starring David Tennant: TCA

By NELLIE ANDREEVA | Saturday January 5, 2013 @ 2:00pm PSTTags: BBC America, Broadchurch, David Tennant
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BBC America has acquired the eight-part ensemble British drama series Broadchurch starring David Tennant, Olivia Colman, Vicky McClure and Arthur Darvill. In the vein of The Killing, Broadchurch explores what happens to a small community … Read More »

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