ITV Orders Docuseries on the Devon and Cornwall Police Force

LONDON: ITV Studios’s Potato has been commissioned to produce Devon and Cornwall Blues (working title), a new prime-time series following the work of the Devon and Cornwall Police Force.

The 3×1-hour series will look at how the police force tackles the unique challenge of policing over 700 miles of coastland, wild moorland and bustling towns, often working in conjunction with partner agencies such as the Maritime Coast Agency and the RNLI. The production is scheduled to air on ITV this autumn.

Michael Kelpie, the managing director of Potato, said: “This summer, as millions of families head to the West Country for their holidays, it’s unlikely many will spare a thought for the people who work hard to ensure they are safe. Devon and Cornwall Blues offers an eye-opening insight into the unique challenges faced by one of the U.K.’s major police forces as millions of visitors flock to the region each summer. We have been granted unparalleled access to and complete cooperation with the many diverse constituent parts of Devon and Cornwall Police that work tirelessly to protect and serve locals and visitors alike throughout this busy period.”

Priya Singh, ITV’s commissioning editor for factual, added: “Policing Britain’s biggest and busiest holiday destination during the height of summer makes for some unique and particular challenges. Set against this beautiful backdrop, from coastal to countryside to up in the air, the series promises a varied, revelatory and surprising insight into the lives and work of the Devon and Cornwall blues.”

Chief Constable Sawyer of the Devon and Cornwall Police, said: “We are delighted to be involved with the program, which we hope will show people across the U.K. the unique challenges of policing Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly during the summer months.”