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BBC THREE commissions Sinchronicity, a new Manchester-based drama
BBC THREE has commissioned Sinchronicity, a new six-part drama series from Shine. Sinchronicity revolves around Nathan and the sexual
misadventures of a group of 20-somethings.
Set and filmed in Manchester, the plots
hinge on peripheral moments that could prove crucial for strangers
looking for love.
Written by Julian Jones (As If), Sinchronicity will be Executive Produced for Shine by Creative Director for Drama Julian
Murphy and Head of Development, Johnny Capps (As If, Hex 1&2, Sugar Rush).
The show will be directed by Brian
Grant, Executive
Producers for BBC THREE are Julie Gardner and Bethan
Jones (BBC
Wales).
Sinchronicity was commissioned by Julian
Bellamy, Controller
of BBC THREE. Filming begins next month.
Shine Executive Producer Julian Murphy said: "Sinchronicity's a project
that's very close to our hearts so we're absolutely delighted to be given the
chance to make it by the BBC.
"It's funny, innovative and about a question that
haunts us all - 'What if?'"
Key casting includes: Doctor Who star Camille Coduri as Peggy; Paul
Chequer (As If) as Nathan; Daniel Percival (Dirty War) as Jase; Jemima
Rooper (Hex) as Fi; Navin Chowdhry (Teachers) plays Mac; John
Sheahan (Bleak House) plays Fabien and Danielle
Urbas as Rosa.
Julian Bellamy said: "I'm delighted that we're doing
our first drama with Shine on BBC THREE.
"Sinchronicity is a smart, modern drama
with an inventive narrative device at its heart.
"It chimes perfectly with
the core values of the channel - as being young, contemporary
and entertaining - and reflects the interests, lifestyles and aspirations
of the BBC THREE audience."
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