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Dr Blake: December Films increasingly playing with the British, via a satisfied ITV Global

The first series of Dr Blake's Mysteries from December Films, has been sold to the BBC, in a coals to Newcastle moment. All part of a developing relationship that has involved ITV Studios, ITV Global,

5 Jul 2013 12:00

David Tiley

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The first series of Dr Blake’s Mysteries from December Films, has been sold to the BBC, in a coals to Newcastle moment. All part of a developing relationship that has involved ITV Studios, ITV Global, a bunch of marsupials and Mrs Charmian Biggs.

Dr Blake is a straightforward mystery series, all derived ultimately from Agatha Christie, Josephine Tey and Dorothy Sayers, with George Gently and Midsomer Murders moving it on at least towards living memory. It is not a radical genre.

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David Tiley

David Tiley was the Editor of Screenhub from 2005 until he became Content Lead for Film in 2021 with a special interest in policy. He is a writer in screen media with a long career in educational programs, documentary, and government funding, with a side order in script editing. He values curiosity, humour and objectivity in support of Australian visions and the art of storytelling.