The WWII drama series and the YA drama set in an alternative world are among ITV's top titles at this year's MIPCM.
, produced by U.K. group Mammoth together with Masterpiece in the U.S., is a look at WWII through the eyes of ordinary people affected by the war. It premiered to a consolidated audience of more than 6 million viewers on BBC One in the U.K. last month. German commercial network RTL, Spain's Telefonica and Huanxi Premium in China all picked up the show at MIPCOM as did Roadshow in Australia.
“These shows are among some of the most anticipated and some of the most popular shows of the year,” said Ruth Berry, managing director of ITV Studios Global Entertainment. “Indeed, I believeis a brand-defining piece of television and I’m delighted that broadcasters across the world are already coming on board.”
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