Banijay Rights to Rep Thomas Markle Doc

Banijay Rights has taken on international distribution for the exclusive Thomas Markle: My Story documentary, providing insight into the decision by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to step down from royal duties.

Banijay Rights has secured international rights to the 90-minute doc from Alaska TV for Channel 5, excluding the U.S. and Canada. Commissioned by Daniel Pearl (Leaving Neverland) and executive produced by Paul Sommers, the one-off special airs in the U.K. today, January 22. The documentary sees Meghan Markle’s father tell his side of the story for the first time ever. He will reveal his version of events, which led him to be the grandfather of a boy he has never met but is seventh in line to be king of the U.K.

Andreas Lemos, commercial director for factual at Banijay Rights, commented, “We are thrilled to be bringing this remarkable historical record to international broadcasters and platforms worldwide which comes from an experienced and award-winning creative team. Set to be one of the most headline-making feature documentaries of the year, this is first and foremost a stunning and poignant film from a father to his daughter, as she and her husband step down from royal duties, offering a unique insight into the decision that shocked the world.”

Sommers, managing director of Alaska TV, said, “Being able to make a high-quality feature documentary which balances revelation and sensitivity, on such a global and topical current news story, is something we are very proud of.”