The Day Of The Triffids to return to BBC next year

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Looks like another old series is making a come back, i remember watching the series in the early 80's and thought it was pretty scary (i was only about 7 lol).
From the bbc,

BBC Drama and BBC One present a modern, gripping adaptation of the best selling post-apocalyptic novel The Day Of The Triffids.


The two part 90-minute drama will be produced by Power to transmit in 2009.


Originally written in 1951 by the English science fiction author John Wyndham, The Day Of The Triffids will be adapted by Patrick Harbinson (ER, Law & Order), who will create a fast paced, futuristic and electrifying take on John Wyndham's most penetrating novel, creating an unmissable television event.

The year is 2011 and man has finally depleted the world's fossil fuel supply. In the hunt for alternative sources they uncover the ominous Triffid, a crop now cultivated for its fuel that seems to have a life of its own.

When spectators gather globally for a much anticipated solar storm – billions of awestruck victims are left blinded in its wake.

As the few sighted survivors watch as society falls to lawlessness, the Triffids find their way out of captivity.

Roaming the planet with a fatal sting and a retributive taste for human flesh, the Triffids begin to breed rapidly.

Now, Dr Bill Masen must lead the brave in their epic battle against the Triffids' reign of terror, while avoiding the maniacal opportunism of other sighted survivors, to prevent these being the last days of mankind.

The executive producers are Power's Justin Bodle and Julie Gardner, Head of Drama, BBC Wales, for the BBC.

Produced by Stephen Smallwood (Murphy's Law) and directed by Nick Copus (EastEnders, The Summit), The Day Of The Triffids will frighteningly resurrect the creatures in glorious HD.

Julie Gardner, Head of Drama, BBC Wales, comments: "The Day Of The Triffids is a classic title. I'm excited that its powerful story is being remade for television. We're hoping to attract a legion of fans as well as give nightmares to a new generation of viewers."

Justin Bodle, Executive Producer, Power comments: "This is an enormously exciting project for us. Armed with a fantastic contemporary and highly topical script, based on Wyndham's cult classic, we look forward to delivering a major drama event for a 21st century audience."

The BBC has a rich history of adapting The Day Of The Triffids. The novel was adapted for radio in 1953, 1957 and 1968.

The BBC television production followed in 1981 starring John Duttine as Bill Masen, which was repeated on BBC Four in 2006 and 2007.

In 2001 writer Lance Dann adapted the series in two hour-long episodes for the BBC World Service.


The Day Of The Triffids is the latest new drama commission for 2009, following in the footsteps of Peter Bowker's Occupation and the first screen adaptation of Andrea Levy's novel Small Island for BBC One, and Joe Penhall's Moses Jones for BBC Two.



Commissioned by Jane Tranter, Controller, BBC Fiction, The Day Of The Triffids will film in London and the South East later this year. Casting will be announced at a later date.
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Just seen this :) I hope they do the book/story justice! It has the added benefit that any technological advances will be rendered mostly inert by the fact that everyone loses their sight.

:)
 
what is it with all these post apocalyptic type films/shows being brought out at the minute. I know we've always done this type of film but there seems to be a huge increase in the last year or so :confused:

Can't say I remember seeing the original at any point so will probably end up watching it if theres nothing on etc.
 
Why set it in 2011... why not set it when Wyndham set it???... I'm currently reading it and its a great book I actually own all his publications!.. (he's my favourite Author!!)...

There's so many of his books that could make great films or TV.. they just need to leave them as is!.. not faff with them!

I'll reserve judgement till I see it though!!.
 
The BBC will no doubt make it a left leaning drama with a gay, disabled, black Muslim as the lead character and explain the Triffids away as by-products of either toxic/nuclear waste or climate change.
 
Azagoth said:
The BBC will no doubt make it a left leaning drama with a gay, disabled, black Muslim as the lead character and explain the Triffids away as by-products of either toxic/nuclear waste or climate change.
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Now that would spoil it, wouldn't it.
 
Azagoth said:
The BBC will no doubt make it a left leaning drama with a gay, disabled, black Muslim as the lead character and explain the Triffids away as by-products of either toxic/nuclear waste or climate change.
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Close:

The year is 2011 and man has finally depleted the world's fossil fuel supply.
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But no: I hereby bet you that the two main characters are one white man and white woman. But yes, there will be a disproportionately high number of blacks. But no Arab-looking people. Obviously there will be disabled: almost everyone is blind, remember.


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So, we'll have Day of the Triffids > influencing 28 Days Later > influencing Day of the Triffids

I watched the 1981 shows again, last year and it's still a good watch. Quite entertaining picking out the 28 Days Later moments.

BBC Wales... Russell T Davies lurking in the background... let's hope not!

I wonder if this'll clash with the next series of The Survivors? Although, filming later this year suggests it'll be early next year for the shows.

Edit: Ooops, returns next year!

I seem to have stepped back in time there... enjoying the shows on iPlayer... yeah, 2008!
 
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markweatherill said:
Exec 1: We're over budget, look you!
Exec 2: OK. Plan B it is then, isn't it. Go down Tesco and get some leeks. Big ones, mind!
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LOL!

The 1980s version was excellent. I don't hold up too much hope of this matching it! I suspect it will all be too processed and carefully considered...
 
scared the crap out of me when i was a kid, thought the triffids were coming up through the sofa for weeks, haha gotta ove being a kid :D
 
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