The Day of the Triffids (2009 TV series)
A loose adaptation of John Wyndham's classic novel.
It stars Dougray Scott as Bill Masen and Joely Richardson as Jo Playton.[1]
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Horror, Post-apocalyptic science fiction
- Writer
- Patrick Harbinson
- Director
- Nick Copus
- Starring
- Dougray Scott
- Joely Richardson
- Brian Cox
- Vanessa Redgrave
- Eddie Izzard
- Jason Priestley
- Jenn Murray
- Julia Joyce
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- Episodes
- 2
- Producer
- Michael Preger, Stephen Smallwood
Facts from the source article.
Making and release
In November 2008, the BBC commissioned Power and Prodigy Pictures to produce a new version of the story.[1][2] The drama was set in 2011, unlike the 1981 version which was set in the late 20th century.[2] Nick Copus directed the production, with Michael Preger and Stephen Smallwood as producers.[1] The series was screened on 28 and 29 December 2009.[1]
Triffids were recreated in high definition for HD television viewers.[2] Scenes where Masen meets Susan and Imogen were filmed in Turville.[3]
What the cited sources add
A Guardian article from November 2008 reported that the BBC had commissioned the remake.[2] The same article stated the new version would be set in 2011.[2] It described the plot as beginning when lethal plants escape after a solar storm blinds most people.[2] The article quoted BBC Fiction chief Jane Tranter as having commissioned the series.[2]
It also noted that producer Power would distribute the drama.[2]
References
- Wikipedia, "The Day of the Triffids (2009 TV series)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Conlan, "Day of the Triffids to be remade by BBC", The Guardian, 27 November 2008; "BBC 1 London TV Listings for 28 December 2009", UK TV Guide; "The Day of the Triffids attracts all-star cast to BBC One", BBC Press Office, 11 February 2009; BBC Press Releases – "The Day of The Triffids attracts all-star cast to BBC One" Date: 11.02.2009 Category: BBC One; TV Drama (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
- Conlan, "Day of the Triffids to be remade by BBC", The Guardian, 27 November 2008. facts only, no text reused. theguardian.com
- Wikipedia, "The Day of the Triffids (2009 TV series)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Ibstone windmill in Day of the Triffids", Windmill World (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
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