Banished scored its first sale at this year's MIPTV, to Israel's Yes channel, according to TB Vision (pre-sales were already announced by BBCWW). Televisual included Banished in its list of top picks for MIPTV, and Paul Dempsey, president of global markets at BBC Worldwide has been selling its potential.
Banished has so much to offer international buyers and is a key title for BBC Worldwide. Even though it is set in 18th Century, it’s also a contemporary and very relatable story about friendship, betrayal and the fight for survival. This is fantastic original, big budget British drama, shot in a stunning setting and has real potential for a returning series.
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Absolutely love your performance in Banished and it is what has kept me viewing the series. I really hope a second series is made. There is very little historical drama and l am excited about the Last Kingdom the saxon chronicles coming hopefully soon. MORE Major Ross a great character.