Sir Alex Ferguson had lauded Sir Bobby Charlton as a "tower of strength" during his managerial tenure at Manchester United.
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Ben Croll Oble has picked up international distribution rights for “The Ridge,” a six-part psychological thriller the Paris-based studio and distributor will co-produce with New Zealand’s Great Southern Television (“One Lane Bridge”). The project will be presented at this week’s MIA co-production and drama pitch forum.
Created by BAFTA Scotland winner David Murdoch and acclaimed novelist Nora Chassler, co-written by Alan Campbell and Jess Sayer and commissioned by Sky Originals New Zealand and BBC Scotland, “The Ridge” follows a troubled young Scot from Glasgow to rural New Zealand, where she soon becomes enmeshed in a far-reaching plot. Fleeing addiction and leaving behind a professional life in tatters, the young Mia accepts a wedding invitation from her estranged sister – only to find the would-be-bride dead upon arrival.
Caught up in grief, and pulled by a dark attraction to her late-sister’s fiancé, Mia soon uncovers the wider tensions and mysterious forces cleaving apart a rugged mountain community, setting environmentalists and Maori farmers against one another. ‘’The Ridge’ stands out as a unique series that combines captivating characters, breathtaking landscapes and an enthralling narrative,” says Oble co-founder Katia Sol.
“Moreover, it delves into current environmental concerns and urgent queries, exploring the delicate balance between agricultural practices and the preservation of our natural surroundings. We are thrilled to collaborate with Great Southern Television to contribute to the realization of this compelling tale.” “[The program] is a singular, character-driven series that sits in the sub-genre of thrillers like ‘Sharp Objects,’ ‘Top of the Lake’ and ‘The Undoing,’ gradually turning the screw of
.Sir Alex Ferguson had lauded Sir Bobby Charlton as a "tower of strength" during his managerial tenure at Manchester United.
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With series three of All Creatures Great and Small now in full swing on Channel 5, an entirely new generation of fans has been treated to the exciting exploits of James Herriot, in a stunning re-boot of the iconic veterinary series.The drama is based on the much-loved book series, written by real-life vet Alf Wight and serves as an updated retelling of the original BBC series, which ran from 1978 to 1990 – with a new actor starring in the lead role.This time, the legendary vet is played by actor Nicholas Ralph, who many fans may even recognise from his film roles in The Devil's Light, A Most Reluctant Convert and The Wife. Here’s everything you need to know about Nicholas’ life off screen… Early life Nicholas Ralph first started his life in Cape Town, South Africa - but later moved to Scotland, where he spent much of his childhood growing up in Nairn, up in the Highlands.
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