BBC Studios is making a TV show with 17-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg.
The project was announced at the BBC Showcase trade show on Monday. No network, release date or number of episodes have yet been set.
Here is the description for the series, which comes from the studio’s science unit.
“The series will follow Greta’s international crusade, which takes her to the front line of climate change in some of the most extraordinary places on earth, as she explores what actions could be taken to limit climate change and the damage it causes.
As she travels Greta meets not only leading scientists but political leaders and business heavyweights, exploring the scientific evidence with them and challenging them to change.
The films will also charts her own journey into adulthood as she continues to be confronted by the real world consequences of inaction; and will share some of...
The project was announced at the BBC Showcase trade show on Monday. No network, release date or number of episodes have yet been set.
Here is the description for the series, which comes from the studio’s science unit.
“The series will follow Greta’s international crusade, which takes her to the front line of climate change in some of the most extraordinary places on earth, as she explores what actions could be taken to limit climate change and the damage it causes.
As she travels Greta meets not only leading scientists but political leaders and business heavyweights, exploring the scientific evidence with them and challenging them to change.
The films will also charts her own journey into adulthood as she continues to be confronted by the real world consequences of inaction; and will share some of...
- 2/10/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
BBC Studios’ Science Unit will team with environmental activist Greta Thunberg for a documentary series focusing on the young activist’s international campaign.
The commercial arm of the British broadcaster announced the project at the BBC Showcase trade show on Monday, emphasizing Thunberg’s worldwide renown and busy travel schedule as key factors in the project.
“Climate change is probably the most important issue of our lives so it feels timely to make an authoritative series that explores the facts and science behind this complex subject,” said Rob Liddell, BBC Studios executive producer. “To be able to do this with Greta is an extraordinary privilege, getting an inside view on what it’s like being a global icon and one of the most famous faces on the planet.”
While the series will follow the young activist as she meets with scientists and climate experts in order to explore possible solutions and workable courses of action,...
The commercial arm of the British broadcaster announced the project at the BBC Showcase trade show on Monday, emphasizing Thunberg’s worldwide renown and busy travel schedule as key factors in the project.
“Climate change is probably the most important issue of our lives so it feels timely to make an authoritative series that explores the facts and science behind this complex subject,” said Rob Liddell, BBC Studios executive producer. “To be able to do this with Greta is an extraordinary privilege, getting an inside view on what it’s like being a global icon and one of the most famous faces on the planet.”
While the series will follow the young activist as she meets with scientists and climate experts in order to explore possible solutions and workable courses of action,...
- 2/10/2020
- by Ben Croll
- Variety Film + TV
BBC Studios has announced that it is making a TV series with Greta Thunberg, following the 17-year-old’s environmental campaigning and her journey into adulthood.
No broadcaster is yet attached to the series, while the number of episodes and title are also yet to be determined. BBC Studios announced the project at its Showcase event in Liverpool on Monday.
The Thunberg series will be made by BBC Studios’ science unit and, as well as following her global climate crusade, it will feature a chorus of experts laying out the science behind her mission. It also promises to share some “quiet moments” as Thunberg prepares her speeches and reflects on her life as a teenager like no other.
Executive producer Rob Liddell: “To be able to do this with Greta is an extraordinary privilege, getting an inside view on what it’s like being a global icon.”
Thundberg is also...
No broadcaster is yet attached to the series, while the number of episodes and title are also yet to be determined. BBC Studios announced the project at its Showcase event in Liverpool on Monday.
The Thunberg series will be made by BBC Studios’ science unit and, as well as following her global climate crusade, it will feature a chorus of experts laying out the science behind her mission. It also promises to share some “quiet moments” as Thunberg prepares her speeches and reflects on her life as a teenager like no other.
Executive producer Rob Liddell: “To be able to do this with Greta is an extraordinary privilege, getting an inside view on what it’s like being a global icon.”
Thundberg is also...
- 2/10/2020
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
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