More Broadcasters Lined Up for The Name of the Rose

TM International has sold the event series The Name of the Rose to multiple territories, including the U.K., where the BBC has come on board.

In addition to the BBC pickup, the eight-hour series will launch in 2019 on Rai in Italy, Sky in Germany, OCS in France, SundanceTV in the U.S. and Canada, YLE in Finland, NRK in Norway, DRtv in Denmark, SBS in Australia, VRT in Belgium, RTP in Portugal, Ceska TV in the Czech Republic, Sky in New Zealand and ITI in Poland. The project is based on Umberto Eco’s acclaimed novel, which has sold more than 50 million copies worldwide since it was first published in 1980.

Herbert L. Kloiber, managing director of Tele München Group (TMG) and Tele München International, said: “We are happy to announce the addition of such as prestigious partner like the BBC to this outstanding roster of international networks, who will bring The Name of the Rose to audiences worldwide.”

Tinny Andreatta, head of drama at RAI Fiction, added: “The cooperation among public broadcasters in Europe is strategic to compete in the global market. For this reason, RAI is really proud of the decision of the BBC to acquire The Name of the Rose, a series that represents a milestone in the line of internationalization of RAI Fiction, firmly desired by the company.”

Carlo Degli Esposti, president of Palomar, said: “This gripping mystery and incredibly rich story will amaze the audience with a visual setting rarely seen on television. We are very proud to bring this brilliant, thrilling vision of Umberto Eco’s book to the discerning audience of the BBC, a wonderful partner indeed for The Name of the Rose.”

The Name of the Rose is produced by 11 Marzo Film, Palomar and TMG in association with RAI Fiction.