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Byron leads the drama lineup -- it stars Jonny Lee Millar
and is the story of the ultimate rebel, Lord Byron, who became famous
overnight. He is known to have revolutionised English poetry and
scandalised London society. Byron is a BBC and A&E co-production.
In the show Pride , a live-action family drama, set against
the backdrop of East Africa -- real animals will be the stars. In
this drama, a combination of natural history footage, cutting-edge
animation, high profile voice cast and a script by Simon Nye, allow
the animals to tell their own story.
Actors such as Oscar nominee Kate Winslet of Titanic and
Iris, Helen Mirren of Gosford Park have have lent
their voices to this project. Pride is produced by John Downer
and is a BBC and A&E co-production in association with ProSieben.
The epic BBC Natural History series Wild Australasia will
journey through time and space to explore Australasia's natural
wonders. From tropical jungles and vast shallow coral reefs to burning
deserts and snowy mountains, wild Australasia will reveal its hidden
secrets and explains why its wildlife and wilderness are so special.
Produced by Neil Nightingale this is a BBC/Animal Planet/ABC Australia
co-production.
In addition, BBC Science will present Body Snatchers.. The
series will explore the revolting but fascinating world of human
parasites -- the inhabitants of our bodies who are the most successful
predators on the planet. Through imagery, specialist footage, shocking
facts and personal stories of parasite victims, the show uncovers
the disgusting realities of these body snatchers. Body Snatchers
is a BBC/TLC co-production and is produced by Helen Thomas, Alice
Harper and Martin Belderson.
BBC History will present another show D-Day. The BBC has
announced that it is planning a season of programming to mark the
anniversary of World War II, which includes D-Day . This
is the story of the largest military invasion and defence the world
has ever seen.
Produced by Richard Dale of The Human Body and Walking
with Cavemen, D-Day redefines the genre of drama documentary
in factual storytelling.
New children's programming from BBC Worldwide includes Carrie's
War. Carrie Willow and her younger brother are evacuated to
Wales during WWII in this heart-warming, coming of age drama. Carrie's
War stars Pauline Quirke and Alun Armstrong and is produced
by Bill Boyes.
Tackling the theme of religion will be the show Bible Mysteries.
The programmes, use drama reenactments and CGI graphics, to explore
great figures and events from biblical times. Did Joseph actually
have a coat of many colours? Was Mary Magdalene really a prostitute?
This series answers these questions. Bible Mysteries is a
BBC/Discovery Channel co-production.
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