BBC Studios Showcase highlights global sales of scripted drama

BBC Studios has held its 48th annual Showcase event, highlighting a range of international sales for drama series, Beyond Paradise, Blue Lights, Boiling Point and The Famous Five.

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Beyond Paradise, Blue Lights, Boiling Point and The Famous Five

Beyond Paradise Series One, a spin-off from Death in Paradise (Red Planet Pictures). Co-commissioned by the BBC and BritBox International, the show premiered on BBC First in Australia, Poland, Turkey, Belgium and the Netherlands. The series has captured sales in 40 countries, including Germany (ZDF), Italy (Mediaset), New Zealand (Sky), Nordics (BritBox), Portugal (STAR Crime) and Spain (COSMO and Atreseries). 

An adaptation of the film, Boiling Point delves into the high stakes of running a new kitchen and how the team must find a way to manage their complicated personal lives whilst creating quality food day in, day out. The show has also premiered on BBC First in Australia, Belgium and the Netherlands and is being licensed to numerous airlines including Emirates and Singapore Airlines. The series has sales confirmed in Africa (M-NET and ShowMax), Cyprus (CyBC), France (CANAL+), Finland (YLE), Greece (CINOBO), New Zealand (TVNZ) and the Netherlands (NPO). 

The Northern Ireland set critically-acclaimed crime drama Blue Lights (Gallagher Films/Two Cities Television) follows three rookie police officers as they navigate their entry into the police force. Territories that have bought the series include Australia (SBS), Africa (M-NET and ShowMax), Canada (BBC First, Blue Ant Media), Cyprus (CyBC), Denmark (DR), Estonia (ERR), France (POLAR+), Finland (YLE), Greece (COSMOTE TV), Iceland (RUV), Latvia (LTV), New Zealand (Warner Bros Discovery ANZ, Three Now), Netherlands (NPO), Norway (NRK), North America (BritBox), Spain (Movistar Plus+) and Sweden (TV4).

A new and fresh reimagining of the iconic stories of Enid Blyton’s The Famous Five will follow the adventures of five daring explorers as they embark upon remarkable adventures. Commissioned by the BBC in co-production with German ZDF and in association with The Mediapro Studio The Famous Five has found its home in Australia (Stan), Africa (M-NET and ShowMax), France (TF1), Greece (COSMOTE TV), Korea (KT) and New Zealand (Warner Bros Discovery ANZ, Three Now). The series has also been acquired by BBC First for the Netherlands and Belgium.

Nick Percy, president of global media & streaming at BBC Studios, said: “From exploring the intricacies of running a new kitchen amid personal struggles in Boiling Point, to the gripping drama of rookie police officers in Northern Ireland in Blue Lights, these sales are a testament to the appeal of thought-provoking storytelling that transcends borders and brings people together. Beyond Paradise, Blue Lights, Boiling Point, and The Famous Five have all resonated with international audiences, capturing sales in multiple countries. It’s great to see the global reach of these compelling drama series.”