Fremantle secures raft of sales for BBC1 train-based drama
BBC1 drama Nightsleeper has been sold across the globe with the train-based thriller set to launch in 147 territories worldwide.
Produced by Fremantle’s Euston Films, the 6 x 60-minute series has already launched in the UK, Australia and France. A raft of global sales means it will now head to Africa, Japan, New Zealand and several European broadcasters.
Starring Joe Cole (Gangs of London) and Alexandra Roach (The Light in the Hall), Nightsleeper is a real-time thriller about the hacking of a sleeper train travelling from Glasgow to London, and a government agency’s frantic efforts to intervene in the rapidly escalating events onboard.
In the UK, the series launched on 15 September with 3.3m tuning into the first instalment overnight, rising to 8.5m viewers over 28 days.
Having previously sold to TF1 (France), Fremantle has secured deals with M-Net (Africa), VRT (Belgium), HRT (Croatia), CyBC (Cyprus), DR (Denmark), Yle (Finland), COSMOTE TV (Greece), RUV (Iceland), HOT (Israel), Cellcom (Israel), Yes (Israel), LTV (Latvia), NPO (Netherlands), NRK (Norway), Canais TVCine – NOS (Portugal), Movistar Plus+ (Spain), SVT (Sweden), RTS (Switzerland), Stan (Australia), Wowow (Japan), Three (New Zealand), PBS Ltd (Malta) and Universal+ (Latin America).
Fremantle commercial and international chief exec Jens Richter said: “We’re thrilled to be partnering with such an exciting mix of esteemed global broadcasters to continue introducing Nightsleeper to audiences around the world.
“It has become a firm favourite amongst critics and audiences not only in the UK, but oversees too, and we’re confident it will continue to resonate with fans across every market.’’
The series is written by Bafta-winning writer Nick Leather (The Control Room) with Laura Grace (episodes four and five). Leather also executive produces alongside Kate Harwood and Jamie Magnus Stone and Gaynor Holmes for the BBC.
It is directed by Jamie Magnus Stone (Dr Who) and John Hayes (Dublin Murders). The producer is Jonathan Curling (The Sister, Baghdad Central) and co-producer is Daisy Costello.
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