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UK TV Industry Sees New Political and Historical Dramas

Updated 2026-05-15 10:15 UTC 1 source Neutral

Channel 4 has unveiled a new political drama, 'Number 10,' set in the UK Prime Minister's office. Meanwhile, BritBox and UKTV are producing a period drama called 'Chocolate Wars' about British confectionery dynasty-building in the 19th century.

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As British Politics Is Plunged Into Chaos, Channel 4 Unveils Timely First Look at Steven Moffat’s ‘Number 10’

EXCLUSIVE: Look away now Keir Starmer. As the UK Prime Minister’s fragile Labour government is plunged into chaos, Channel 4 has chosen a good day to unveil first looks of Steven Moffat’s political drama Number 10. The Sherlock co-creator has always been clear that he is not basing the D

2026-05-15 10:00 UTC

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BritBox & UKTV Delve Into ‘Chocolate Wars,’ Period Drama From Sony’s Fable & Freddie Highmore’s Alfresco Pictures About British Confectionary Dynasty

Turns out TV is also like a box of chocolates. BritBox has ordered period drama Chocolate Wars (working title) alongside UKTV and Sony Pictures Television. The scripted series is inspired by a book chronicling confectionery empire-building in the 19th-century, during which time British Quaker d

2026-05-15 10:00 UTC