A GATESHEAD-based production company has announced exciting new commissions for the BBC.
A ten-part BBC One Daytime and BBC England co-commission, Emergency Vets, and a return of the ever-popular BBC Three and BBC England series, Angels of The North, which is returning for a fourth series, will be on our screens soon. Both series will be made from Twenty Six 03’s Gateshead headquarters.
Emergency Vets is a new, heart-warming series shot in and around a Veterinary Referral Hospital in Stockton-on-Tees, showcasing the vets, nurses and ancillary staff providing care for their furry patients 24/7.
Commissioning Editor for BBC Daytime, Helen Munson said: “I’m delighted to be working with Twenty Six 03, a North East based production company, on this new series, set in the North East, celebrating the amazing skill and dedication of the staff at a world-class veterinary referrals centre. What a great way to showcase the talent in the region, oh and there will most certainly be some cute pets too!”
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Head of TV Commissioning for BBC England, Aisling O’Connor, said: “BBC England is growing, developing, and expanding its scope to make sure we’re reflecting people in every corner of the country. BBC England already has a good working relationship with Twenty Six 03 and we look forward to expanding our work with them in the North East with this new series.”
Emergency Vets (w/t) is the latest commission to be announced as part of the partnership between the BBC and North East Screen, formally Northern Film and Media.
Following the success of the first three series, Angels of The North returns for a ten-episode outing. Cameras will return to find Sammyjo at her salon and long-time family friend Shane at his tattoo and piercing studio as they continue to run their respective businesses with a few new faces.
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Antonia Hurford-Jones and Duncan Gray, Twenty Six 03 Executive Producers, say: “It’s really exciting to be expanding Twenty Six 03’s slate with two fantastic, yet very different programmes.
“We can’t wait to introduce viewers to the remarkable veterinary staff at specialist animal hospital Wear Referrals who quite literally work round the clock caring for the most in need animals from all over the UK. It’s wonderful to see Angels of The North going from strength to strength with Sammyjo, Shane and the team this series.”
Rachel Ashdown, Entertainment Commissioner for BBC Three, says: “We are thrilled that Sammyjo and Shane will once again open up the salon and the shop to the BBC Three audience and introduce us to more new staff and friends .”
Diana Hare, Commissioning Executive for BBC England says: “I can’t think of a better way to celebrate life in the North East than spending time with Sammyjo and her friends. Expect to be entertained and inspired!”
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