The BBC and ZDF have struck a scripted partnership for high-end drama.
The news comes two days after the two networks unveiled a new series titled Honey from Killing Eve producer Sid Gentle and Extraordinary writer Emma Moran. They have also recently collaborated on the second season of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, which is also made with Netflix.
The BBC and ZDF said the collab “will maximise the strengths of two of Europe’s leading public service broadcasters, combining ZDF’s pan European co-production know-how with the BBC’s track record of hugely popular and award-winning scripted titles.”
Lindsay Salt, BBC Director of Drama, said: “As public service broadcasters face increasing economic challenges, this partnership opens new avenues for collaboration, helping us to continue to back the best storytelling from across the UK, investing in talent, and remaining creatively ambitious”
Nadine Bilke, Chief Content Officer at ZDF, added: “The BBC’s programming strategy is a perfect match with our goals. Their strong commitment to creating content that resonates with audiences mirrors our own mission. Working on projects such as A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, with its compelling young adult storyline, and Honey, a spectacular event programme, increases our appeal to younger audiences and enriches our content with a European perspective.”
BBC Studios already has a partnership with ZDF and they have collaborated on the likes of The Famous Five Series 1, Kidnapped: The Chloe Ayling Story and The Chelsea Detective.