BBC One Commissions Scottish Drama

A new four-part drama has been commissioned by BBC One through BBC Scotland for production in Scotland next year.

Written by The Missing writers Jack and Harry Williams and produced by BBC Drama In-House Production through BBC Scotland in association with Two Brothers Pictures, the 4 x 60 drama series is described as "a modern thriller set in the Highlands of Scotland and Edinburgh, highlighting the BBC's commitment to drama in Scotland."

The story follows a double murder that rocks the lives of two families living side-by-side in isolated rural Scotland. One Of Us explores the fallout for the grieving relatives, and the dark consequences that threaten to shatter their lives.

The series is Executive Produced by Christopher Aird, Head of BBC Drama Production England. It was commissioned by Ben Stephenson, Controller BBC Drama Commissioning.

Christopher Aird, added: "I am so excited to be bringing this unique thriller by two of the freshest UK screenwriters to Scotland. Sitting alongside Shetland and our adaptation of Iain Banks' Stonemouth, One of Us shows BBC Drama's substantial commitment to drama in Scotland."

One Of Us will be filmed in locations around Edinburgh and the Highlands in spring 2015, for transmission later in the year.

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(IT/JP)