Stephen Knight, creator of Peaky Blinders, plans musical drama ‘Two Tone’ for BBC Banijay

Stephen Knight, Oscar-nominated and BAFTA-winning creator Peaky Blinders And author of last year’s Venice Sagittarius SpencerHe has written a new musical drama for the BBC.

Two two (Working title) tells the story of a large family and four young men who emerged in the late 70’s and early 80’s in the world of SKA and two tone. . The song united black, white and Asian youth in the expression of unity.

“This is a very close-to-home project, and I’m developing characters and themes that were created in the early ’80s, but hopefully very modern,” Knight said. “Of course the soundtrack will be sensational.”

The six-part series is produced by Banijay with Kudos and Knight’s Nebulastar, Kudos North, Stigma Films and Nick Angel. Filming will begin later this year at Knight’s new Digbeth Loc in Birmingham. Film and television studio.

“Stephen took his knowledge of this time and place and used it to weave a brilliantly original, character-based drama against the backdrop of SKA and two-tone music,” said Ben Irving, acting director of BBC Drama. “We are delighted to have been able to bring this unique work to the BBC’s audience.”

Karen Wilson, Executive Producer of Kudos, added: “Steven’s passion for this project is palpable, so I couldn’t be more excited to do it for BBC One. Set in the West Midlands, at a time of true cultural progress and history, will be engaging, varied and have an amazing soundtrack.

two tones Designed, written and produced by Knight. Executive producers are Wilson, Martin Haynes, Phil Temple and Laura Conway for Kudos, Matthew James Wilkinson for Stigma Films, Angel and Tommy Bulfin for BBC. Banijay Rights will distribute the series internationally.

Kudos, part of Banijay UK, also said it has entered into a creative partnership and the first deal involving “future UK projects created by Stephen Knight”. The deal “forms a recently seen partnership with Kudos and Knight working together on BBC One’s next major series.” Rebel Heroes SAS“And now two tones– say in the company.