Harry Venn, a small-time solicitor is forced to delve back into his murky past, when a mysterious lawyer turns up asking him to find a missing alibi witness for her client. He agrees to take on the case but is unwittingly drawn into investigating the death of his brother twenty years ago.  As he begins to untangle the web of lies and deceit, Harry soon finds himself caught up in a bigger and more complex conspiracy.

From the Emmy and BAFTA award-winning  David M Thompson for BBC1, Hidden is written by Ronan Bennett (Face, The Hamburg Cell, Public Enemies) in conjunction with the legendary Walter Bernstein (The Magnificent Seven, The Money Trap) and directed by Niall MacCormick (Margaret Thatcher – The Long Walk To Finchley). Hidden stars Phil Glenister (Life on Mars, Ashes to Ashes), Thekla Reuten (The American, In Bruges), David Suchet (Poirot, NCS Manhunt).

Brief Synopsis:
HIDDEN is a highly original and compelling 4-part thriller by acclaimed screenwriter Ronan Bennett (Michael Mann’s PUBLIC ENEMIES, THE HAMBURG CELL, FACE) in collaboration with veteran writer Walter Bernstein (THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN, THE MONEY TRAP). Harry Venn, a small-time solicitor is forced to delve back into his murky past. When a mysterious lawyer turns up asking Harry to find a missing alibi witness for her client, he agrees to take on the job but is unwittingly drawn into investigating the death of his brother twenty years ago – but as he begins to untangle the web of lies and deceit, Harry soon finds himself caught up in a bigger and more complex conspiracy. Starring Phil Glenister (LIFE ON MARS, ASHES TO ASHES) and Thekla Reuten (THE AMERICAN, IN BRUGES).

Clearances:
UK HOLDBACK ALL FREE & PAY TV UNTIL OCTOBER 2016 (ALTHOUGH WE MAY ASK FOR HOLDBACK RELEASE) AND ALL STREAMING & DOWNLOAD TO RENT SUBJECT TO CONSENT UNTIL OCT 2016. PROVIDED FULLY CLEARED PROGRAMME EXPIRY 10 NOVEMBER 2026 WITH GRACE END 10 NOV 2028

to Jan 15 2012 12:00AM Delivery : Oct 15 2011 12:00AM

Duration:
4 x 1 hr (or 2 x 90mins version)

Pitch Availability:
Available Now

Key Points:
Wriiten by Ronan Bennett who wrote Michael Mann's Public Enemies starring Johnny Depp. Produced by David M Thompson (Revolutionary Road, The Crimson Petal & The White). Stars Phil Glennister (Mad Dogs, Life on Mars, Ashes to Ashes), Thekla Reuten (The American w/George Clooney and In Bruges) and David Suchet (Poirot). This is a complex thriller that starts with Glennister having to find the alibi for a murder suspect and ends with uncovering a 20 year long plot to overthrow the British Government. Written before the riots in the UK this spookily shows a coalition government losing their grip over the country with scenes of rioting on the news as a backdrop to the thriller! Action moves seamlessly between London and Paris and contains the usual thriller elements - chases, murders and suspense.

Marketing Materials:
Inclusion in MIPTV 2013 buyers book. Brochure available.

Research:
Aired on BBC1 in October 2011, attracting audiences of up to 6.1 million viewers No.1 show in its time slot for all viewers (4+) Attracted audiences up to +22% above BBC1’s prime time average (4+) Strong performer for men with episodes exceeding the broadcaster’s prime time average audience by +28% Appealed to upmarket women with 54% of the total audience women and 54% ABC1 adults

Producer:
Origin Pictures

Rights:
WORLD EX CANADA & UK ALL FREE & PAY TV, ALL STREAMING, ALL PHYSICAL & DIGITAL VIDEO. UK PHYSICAL VIDEO & DOWNLOAD TO OWN. UK ALL FREE & PAY TV SALES SUBJECT TO HOLDBACKS, & ALL STREAMING & DOWNLOAD TO RENT SALES SUBJECT TO CONSENT. WORLD EX CANADA ALL NT & CLOSED CIRCUIT (INCL IN-FLIGHT). WORLD EX CANADA ARCHIVE SALES (UK/EIRE SUBJECT TO CONSENT)

Target Demographic:
16 - 65 year old, male and female

TX:
3 October 2011 - BBC1, UK

Brief Synopsis:
HIDDEN is a highly original and compelling 4-part thriller by acclaimed screenwriter Ronan Bennett (Michael Mann’s PUBLIC ENEMIES, THE HAMBURG CELL, FACE) in collaboration with veteran writer Walter Bernstein (THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN, THE MONEY TRAP). Harry Venn, a small-time solicitor is forced to delve back into his murky past. When a mysterious lawyer turns up asking Harry to find a missing alibi witness for her client, he agrees to take on the job but is unwittingly drawn into investigating the death of his brother twenty years ago – but as he begins to untangle the web of lies and deceit, Harry soon finds himself caught up in a bigger and more complex conspiracy. Starring Phil Glenister (LIFE ON MARS, ASHES TO ASHES) and Thekla Reuten (THE AMERICAN, IN BRUGES).

Clearances:
UK HOLDBACK ALL FREE & PAY TV UNTIL OCTOBER 2016 (ALTHOUGH WE MAY ASK FOR HOLDBACK RELEASE) AND ALL STREAMING & DOWNLOAD TO RENT SUBJECT TO CONSENT UNTIL OCT 2016. PROVIDED FULLY CLEARED PROGRAMME EXPIRY 10 NOVEMBER 2026 WITH GRACE END 10 NOV 2028

to Jan 15 2012 12:00AM Delivery : Oct 15 2011 12:00AM

Duration:
4 x 1 hr (or 2 x 90mins version)

Pitch Availability:
Available Now

Key Points:
Wriiten by Ronan Bennett who wrote Michael Mann's Public Enemies starring Johnny Depp. Produced by David M Thompson (Revolutionary Road, The Crimson Petal & The White). Stars Phil Glennister (Mad Dogs, Life on Mars, Ashes to Ashes), Thekla Reuten (The American w/George Clooney and In Bruges) and David Suchet (Poirot). This is a complex thriller that starts with Glennister having to find the alibi for a murder suspect and ends with uncovering a 20 year long plot to overthrow the British Government. Written before the riots in the UK this spookily shows a coalition government losing their grip over the country with scenes of rioting on the news as a backdrop to the thriller! Action moves seamlessly between London and Paris and contains the usual thriller elements - chases, murders and suspense.

Marketing Materials:
Inclusion in MIPTV 2013 buyers book. Brochure available.

Research:
Aired on BBC1 in October 2011, attracting audiences of up to 6.1 million viewers No.1 show in its time slot for all viewers (4+) Attracted audiences up to +22% above BBC1’s prime time average (4+) Strong performer for men with episodes exceeding the broadcaster’s prime time average audience by +28% Appealed to upmarket women with 54% of the total audience women and 54% ABC1 adults

Producer:
Origin Pictures

Rights:
WORLD EX CANADA & UK ALL FREE & PAY TV, ALL STREAMING, ALL PHYSICAL & DIGITAL VIDEO. UK PHYSICAL VIDEO & DOWNLOAD TO OWN. UK ALL FREE & PAY TV SALES SUBJECT TO HOLDBACKS, & ALL STREAMING & DOWNLOAD TO RENT SALES SUBJECT TO CONSENT. WORLD EX CANADA ALL NT & CLOSED CIRCUIT (INCL IN-FLIGHT). WORLD EX CANADA ARCHIVE SALES (UK/EIRE SUBJECT TO CONSENT)

Target Demographic:
16 - 65 year old, male and female

TX:
3 October 2011 - BBC1, UK