A temporary mortuary built during the coronavirus crisis has been placed on standby.
24.04.2020 - 17:31 / deadline.com
By Jake Kanter
International TV Editor
EXCLUSIVE: Former BBC Studios scripted chiefs Hilary Salmon, Radford Neville and Nick Betts set up their new production venture The Lighthouse in October last year, boasting a shared roll call of credits that includes Luther, Doctor Who, War And Peace and Emmy-winning The Night Of.
But even with this greatest hits list, securing all-important backing for their new venture during a catastrophic social and economic crisis gave rise to some nervy moments.
A temporary mortuary built during the coronavirus crisis has been placed on standby.
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