Feud: Bette and Joan Set for BBC Two

BBC Two has picked up Feud: Bette and Joan, Ryan Murphy’s eight-part series about the rivalry between Hollywood icons Bette Davis and Joan Crawford.

The series, which was licensed from 20th Century Fox Television Distribution, will debut in the U.K. later this year. Feud stars Jessica Lange as Crawford and Susan Sarandon as Davis.

Patrick Holland, the controller of BBC Two, said: “Drama on BBC Two has to stand out for its authorship, unique vision and exceptional craft so I am delighted that Ryan Murphy’s brilliantly realized series Feud: Bette and Joan is coming to the channel. It features some wonderful performances, a flawless recreation of period and a delicious unravelling of a personal drama that had a massive impact on modern cinema. Feud is a real treat.”

Sue Deeks, BBC’s head of program acquisition, commented: “BBC Two viewers will relish this critically acclaimed portrayal of Old Hollywood and a famously combustible yet poignant relationship—it is a zesty cocktail of glamour, wit and grit.”

David Smyth, the senior VP and managing director of Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution, said: “Feud: Bette and Joan is a whip-smart series with fantastic performances by two of today’s greatest performers, which we’re sure will captivate and delight audiences. BBC Two is the perfect home for our next series from creator Ryan Murphy, whose The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story just won the BAFTA after airing last year on BBC Two.”