BBC One has commissioned a stand alone series of Kay Mellor’s The Syndicate.
Made by her own indie, Rollem Productions, it’s set in a kennels in Leeds, where staff discover the owners are selling the business, potentially putting them out of work.
Putting all their hope in their weekly lottery syndicate, it looks like their lives may be about to change. However, all isn’t as it seems, as the drama switches between Leeds and Las Vegas, in the “cat-and-mouse” thriller.
“I’m thrilled to be working with the BBC again. As ever, it’s a brand-new Syndicate and has a fresh and unique transatlantic story. I couldn’t resist setting this series in a dog kennels either,” said Kay Mellor.
“I have a Shih-tzu myself and love animals – they say you should never work with kids or animals but I’m a sucker for a challenge and can’t wait to get started.”
Mellor will direct the first two episodes of the 6 x 60 minute drama.
“We are so happy to have The Syndicate coming back for a fourth series on BBC One. Kay’s gripping, intriguing and heart-warming scripts will take viewers on a rollercoaster of emotions as a brand new set of characters from a Leeds dog kennels win the lottery and set their sights on Vegas,” added Piers Wenger, Controller of BBC Drama.
The series will air in the UK, then premiere as a BritBox Original in the US and Canada.
“How do you improve one of Kay’s compelling cat-and-mouse stories? Simple, add dogs. I can’t wait for the BritBox community to experience this new world of Kay’s, grappling with contemporary concerns through the lens of her taut, thrilling plots,” said Soumya Sriraman, President and Founder for BritBox.
