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BBC3 lines up Idris Elba season

BBC3 in the UK has unveiled a season of content created and curated by Luther star Idris Elba.

Idris Elba in police drama Luther

Labelled The Idris Takeover, the week-long collaboration will cover comedy, drama, music and documentary programming and will be produced by his prodco Green Door Pictures.

The shows, to be offered via BBC3’s iPlayer channel and its website as well as YouTube, will include Romesh: Comedians In Pubs Talking Comedy, shortform drama Five By Five and Moses: Strong Man, a factual show about a criminal who turns his life around to become a personal trainer.

Doc duo Working Class Barrister, about an aspiring barrister from an underprivileged background, and film-focused Seventeen, will also be available, with programming debuting from March 27.

Damian Kavanagh, controller of BBC3, said: “Idris is passionate about giving opportunities to new and exciting talent, as is BBC3. As well as being able to provide a platform to those on- and off-screen, we’re passionate about telling stories for young people, made by young people. The Idris Takeover is a unique collaboration which I know our audience will enjoy.”

Ana Garanito, head of scripted at Green Door, described the season as “a unique and exciting opportunity for Green Door Pictures to showcase new and emerging talent as well as tell engaging and sometimes untold stories.”

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