A new BBC series called Nightsleeper, which was filmed in Glasgow, is set to be broadcast worldwide. The show follows the hacking of a sleeper train traveling from Glasgow to London, with a government agency working urgently to intervene.
The series has already premiered in the UK and has received positive reviews. It will now be shown in countries such as Australia, New Zealand, France, Greece, Cyprus, Denmark, Spain, and Japan.
Produced by Fremantle’s Euston Films for BBC One and BBC iPlayer, Nightsleeper is directed by Jamie Magnus Stone and John Hayes. Fremantle will handle global sales for the show.
Jens Richter, the CEO of commercial and international at Fremantle, expressed excitement about the partnership with global broadcasters to bring Nightsleeper to audiences worldwide. He highlighted the action-packed nature of the series and the exceptional talents of the cast, including Joe Cole and Alexandra Roach.
Executive producer Kate Harwood shared her delight at the show’s success in reaching international audiences. She described Nightsleeper as a challenging yet rewarding production.
In the UK, the series has garnered praise from media outlets such as the Daily Express and The Guardian. The Daily Express called it a “twisted, high-octane hit,” while The Guardian compared it to suspenseful shows like 24 and Bodyguard.
Nightsleeper features a talented ensemble cast, with Alexandra Roach and Joe Cole in starring roles. The show was written by award-winning writer Nick Leather and Laura Grace, with Leather, Harwood, Stone, and Gaynor Holmes serving as executive producers for the BBC.