Oz Deal for BBC Four’s Bucket

Australian public broadcaster ABC has acquired the BBC Four comedy drama Bucket from all3media International.

Produced by Solution 3 Productions and starring Miriam Margolyes, Frog Stone and Stephanie Beacham, the series rolls out in Australia later this year. The deal also sees ABC Commercial taking on the physical and digital home entertainment rights to both Bucket and Fleabag in Australia and New Zealand.

Sabrina Duguet, executive VP for the Asia Pacific at all3media International, noted, “There is growing demand in the global market for intelligent and entertaining contemporary comedy drama, focusing on strong, relatable characters who offer a witty take on everyday—and not so everyday—situations. Bucket is warm, humorous and poignant, expertly led by Miriam Margolyes, arguably one of our most engaging comedy actors, and I’m very pleased to see this fantastic series heading to a new audience in Australia.”

“ABC Commercial is thrilled to continue our close partnership with all3media International as we work together on the local release of the hilarious new comedy Bucket,” said Jessica Ellis, the head of ABC Content Sales & Distribution. “Miriam Margolyes is adored by Australian audiences and she’s at her scintillating best in this outrageously funny and touching new series.”