BBC, ZDF Partner for High-End Drama Production

The BBC and ZDF have announced a new partnership aimed at producing high-end scripted content, with two initial projects already commissioned: the spy thriller 'Honey' and the second season of 'A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder,' co-produced with Netflix. This collaboration seeks to leverage the strengths of both public service broadcasters, combining ZDF's European co-production expertise with the BBC's successful track record in scripted programming. Nadine Bilke, ZDF's Chief Content Officer, highlighted the alignment of both organizations' missions to create resonant content for audiences, particularly younger viewers. BBC Director of Drama Lindsay Salt emphasized the partnership as a means to navigate economic challenges facing public broadcasters and to continue investing in quality storytelling. The deal comes in response to difficulties in the American co-production market, which have affected the BBC's ability to fund high-end projects. Both broadcasters express excitement over future collaborations and the potential for more shows to come.