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Left Bank Pictures was founded in 2007 by [[Andy Harries]], formerly controller of drama, comedy and film at [[Granada Productions]], Francis Hopkinson and Marigo Kehoe.<ref name="BBC Press Office"/> The company was the first British media company to receive equity investment from [[BBC Worldwide]], the commercial venture of the [[BBC]]. BBC Worldwide took a 25% stake, worth £1 million, in Left Bank in exchange for first-look distribution rights on all television productions,<ref name=Memo>Harries, Andy (October 2008). "[https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200708/cmselect/cmcumeds/memo/bbc/uc1402.htm Memorandum submitted by Left Bank Pictures]". Parliament of the United Kingdom. URL retrieved on 27 November 2008.</ref> in a five-year deal.<ref name="Rushton">Rushton, Katherine (6 April 2012). "[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/mediatechnologyandtelecoms/9190813/Left-Bank-Pictures-put-up-for-sale-at-40m.html Left Bank Pictures put up for sale at £40m]". ''The Daily Telegraph'' (Telegraph Media Group). URL retrieved on 6 April 2012.</ref>
Left Bank Pictures was founded in 2007 by [[Andy Harries]], formerly controller of drama, comedy and film at [[Granada Productions]], Francis Hopkinson and Marigo Kehoe.<ref name="BBC Press Office"/> The company was the first British media company to receive equity investment from [[BBC Worldwide]], the commercial venture of the [[BBC]]. BBC Worldwide took a 25% stake, worth £1 million, in Left Bank in exchange for first-look distribution rights on all television productions,<ref name=Memo>Harries, Andy (October 2008). "[https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200708/cmselect/cmcumeds/memo/bbc/uc1402.htm Memorandum submitted by Left Bank Pictures]". Parliament of the United Kingdom. URL retrieved on 27 November 2008.</ref> in a five-year deal.<ref name="Rushton">Rushton, Katherine (6 April 2012). "[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/mediatechnologyandtelecoms/9190813/Left-Bank-Pictures-put-up-for-sale-at-40m.html Left Bank Pictures put up for sale at £40m]". ''The Daily Telegraph'' (Telegraph Media Group). URL retrieved on 6 April 2012.</ref>


In December 2008, Left Bank Pictures was one of many independent production companies to receive the production vision award from the [[UK Film Council]].<ref>[Staff] (11 December 2008). "[http://www.ukfilmcouncil.org.uk/news?show=15037&page=1&step=10 Over £2 million Lottery funding awarded to UK production companies to make new British films]". UK Film Council. URL retrieved on 24 March 2009.</ref> The award part-funded Left Bank's film development slate. In February 2009, Suzanne Mackie, formerly head of development at Harbour Pictures, joined the company as head of film.<ref name=Clarke>Clarke, Steve (25 February 2009) "[http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118000574.html?categoryid=30&cs=1 Mackie moves to Left Bank]". ''Variety'' (Reed Business Information). URL retrieved on 25 February 2009.</ref>
In December 2008, Left Bank Pictures was one of many independent production companies to receive the production vision award from the [[UK Film Council]].<ref>[Staff] (11 December 2008). "[http://www.ukfilmcouncil.org.uk/news?show=15037&page=1&step=10 Over £2 million Lottery funding awarded to UK production companies to make new British films] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090829220848/http://www.ukfilmcouncil.org.uk/news?show=15037&page=1&step=10 |date=29 August 2009 }}". UK Film Council. URL retrieved on 24 March 2009.</ref> The award part-funded Left Bank's film development slate. In February 2009, Suzanne Mackie, formerly head of development at Harbour Pictures, joined the company as head of film.<ref name=Clarke>Clarke, Steve (25 February 2009) "[http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118000574.html?categoryid=30&cs=1 Mackie moves to Left Bank]". ''Variety'' (Reed Business Information). URL retrieved on 25 February 2009.</ref>


Hopkinson announced his departure in 2011 to take up a new position with [[ITV Studios]]. Michael Casey joined the company, taking on the development slate, and Simon Lupton joined the comedy department.<ref>Pickard, Michael (13 May 2011). "[http://www.c21media.net/news/detail.asp?area=1&article=60704 Left Bank makes comedy, drama hires]". C21media.com. URL retrieved on 13 May 2011.</ref> The company was put up for sale for £40&nbsp;million on 6 April 2012.<ref name="Rushton"/><ref>"The Telegraph" [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/mediatechnologyandtelecoms/9190813/Left-Bank-Pictures-put-up-for-sale-at-40m.html Left Bank Pictures put up for sale at £40m] telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 7 September 2012</ref> On 5 July 2012, [[Sony Pictures Television]] made a deal to acquire Left Bank for £40 million.<ref>Jake Kanter "Screen Daily" [http://www.screendaily.com/spt-poised-to-snap-up-40m-left-bank/5044103.article SPT poised to snap up £40m Left Bank] Screen Daily, Retrieved on 17 December 2013</ref> The sale was completed on 23 August 2012, with SPT becoming the majority shareholder, and BBC Worldwide, Harries and Kehoe reducing their stake in the company. BBC Worldwide reduced its stake from 25% to 12.2%.<ref>"The Telegraph" [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/mediatechnologyandtelecoms/9496037/Sony-takes-stake-in-Left-Bank.html Sony takes stake in Left Bank] telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 7 September 2012</ref> Sony Pictures Television intends to build Left Bank's international productions.<ref>Kanter, Jake (23 August 2012). "[http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/indies/global-boost-for-left-bank-in-40m-spt-deal/5045550.article Global boost for Left Bank in £40m SPT deal]" {{subscription}}. Broadcastnow (Emap). URL retrieved on 23 August 2012.</ref><ref>"London Deadline" [http://www.deadline.com/2012/08/sony-pictures-television-acquires-uks-left-bank-pictures/ Sony Pictures Television Acquires UK’s Left Bank Pictures] deadline.com. Retrieved 23 August 2012</ref><ref>"Variety" [http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118058191 Sony Pictures TV buys stake in Left Bank] variety.com. Retrieved 23 August 2012</ref>
Hopkinson announced his departure in 2011 to take up a new position with [[ITV Studios]]. Michael Casey joined the company, taking on the development slate, and Simon Lupton joined the comedy department.<ref>Pickard, Michael (13 May 2011). "[http://www.c21media.net/news/detail.asp?area=1&article=60704 Left Bank makes comedy, drama hires]". C21media.com. URL retrieved on 13 May 2011.</ref> The company was put up for sale for £40&nbsp;million on 6 April 2012.<ref name="Rushton"/><ref>"The Telegraph" [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/mediatechnologyandtelecoms/9190813/Left-Bank-Pictures-put-up-for-sale-at-40m.html Left Bank Pictures put up for sale at £40m] telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 7 September 2012</ref> On 5 July 2012, [[Sony Pictures Television]] made a deal to acquire Left Bank for £40 million.<ref>Jake Kanter "Screen Daily" [http://www.screendaily.com/spt-poised-to-snap-up-40m-left-bank/5044103.article SPT poised to snap up £40m Left Bank] Screen Daily, Retrieved on 17 December 2013</ref> The sale was completed on 23 August 2012, with SPT becoming the majority shareholder, and BBC Worldwide, Harries and Kehoe reducing their stake in the company. BBC Worldwide reduced its stake from 25% to 12.2%.<ref>"The Telegraph" [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/mediatechnologyandtelecoms/9496037/Sony-takes-stake-in-Left-Bank.html Sony takes stake in Left Bank] telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 7 September 2012</ref> Sony Pictures Television intends to build Left Bank's international productions.<ref>Kanter, Jake (23 August 2012). "[http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/indies/global-boost-for-left-bank-in-40m-spt-deal/5045550.article Global boost for Left Bank in £40m SPT deal]" {{subscription}}. Broadcastnow (Emap). URL retrieved on 23 August 2012.</ref><ref>"London Deadline" [http://www.deadline.com/2012/08/sony-pictures-television-acquires-uks-left-bank-pictures/ Sony Pictures Television Acquires UK’s Left Bank Pictures] deadline.com. Retrieved 23 August 2012</ref><ref>"Variety" [http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118058191 Sony Pictures TV buys stake in Left Bank] variety.com. Retrieved 23 August 2012</ref>
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== Productions ==
== Productions ==
{{See also|:Category:Television series by Left Bank Pictures|l1=Television series by Left Bank Pictures}}
{{See also|:Category:Television series by Left Bank Pictures|l1=Television series by Left Bank Pictures}}
Left Bank Pictures' first television commission was ''[[Wallander (UK TV series)|Wallander]]'', a television adaptation of [[Henning Mankell]]'s [[Kurt Wallander]] novels. The first series was filmed on location in [[Skåne County|Skåne]], [[Sweden]] in the summer of 2008, and broadcast in November and December 2008.<ref name=Martin>Martin, Philip (26 November 2008). "[http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/technology/onlocation/2008/11/on_location_wallander.html On location: Wallander]". ''Broadcast'' (Emap Media). URL retrieved on 26 November 2008.</ref> The series won the [[British Academy Television Award for Best Drama Series]].<ref>"[http://bafta.org/awards/television/tv-noms-2009,709,BA.html Television Awards Winners in 2009]". British Academy of Film and Television Arts. URL retrieved on 24 March 2009.</ref> The BBC announced the commissioning of a second series in May 2009.<ref>BBC Press Office (5 May 2009). "[http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/05_may/05/wallander.shtml Shooting begins on three new feature-length adaptations of BAFTA Award-winning drama Wallander, starring Kenneth Branagh]". Press release. URL retrieved on 5 May 2009.</ref> Filming ran over the summer again and the series was broadcast in January 2010. The final series as broadcast in 2016.
Left Bank Pictures' first television commission was ''[[Wallander (UK TV series)|Wallander]]'', a television adaptation of [[Henning Mankell]]'s [[Kurt Wallander]] novels. The first series was filmed on location in [[Skåne County|Skåne]], [[Sweden]] in the summer of 2008, and broadcast in November and December 2008.<ref name=Martin>Martin, Philip (26 November 2008). "[http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/technology/onlocation/2008/11/on_location_wallander.html On location: Wallander]". ''Broadcast'' (Emap Media). URL retrieved on 26 November 2008.</ref> The series won the [[British Academy Television Award for Best Drama Series]].<ref>"[http://bafta.org/awards/television/tv-noms-2009,709,BA.html Television Awards Winners in 2009] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090327032142/http://www.bafta.org/awards/television/tv-noms-2009%2C709%2CBA.html |date=27 March 2009 }}". British Academy of Film and Television Arts. URL retrieved on 24 March 2009.</ref> The BBC announced the commissioning of a second series in May 2009.<ref>BBC Press Office (5 May 2009). "[http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/05_may/05/wallander.shtml Shooting begins on three new feature-length adaptations of BAFTA Award-winning drama Wallander, starring Kenneth Branagh]". Press release. URL retrieved on 5 May 2009.</ref> Filming ran over the summer again and the series was broadcast in January 2010. The final series as broadcast in 2016.


In March 2008, it was announced that Left Bank would be producing ''[[Strike Back (TV series)|Strike Back]]'', a six-part series for [[Sky1]] based on [[Chris Ryan]]'s novel.<ref>Holmwood, Leigh (19 March 2008). "[https://www.theguardian.com/media/2008/mar/19/bskyb.television Sky ploughs £10m into HD dramas]". guardian.co.uk (Guardian News & Media). URL retrieved on 12 September 2008.</ref> The production, starring [[Richard Armitage (actor)|Richard Armitage]] and [[Andrew Lincoln]], was filmed on location in South Africa in 2009 for broadcast on Sky1 and Sky1 HD in 2010.<ref>Holmwood, Leigh (24 August 2009). "[https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2009/aug/24/sky-one-chris-ryan-strike-back This Life's Andrew Lincoln to star in Sky1 adaptation of Strike Back]". guardian.co.uk (Guardian News & Media). URL retrieved on 24 March 2010.</ref> Also in 2008, Left Bank produced its first feature film; ''[[The Damned United]]'' was directed by [[Tom Hooper (director)|Tom Hooper]] from a script adapted by [[Peter Morgan]] from [[David Peace]]'s novel ''[[The Damned Utd]]''.
In March 2008, it was announced that Left Bank would be producing ''[[Strike Back (TV series)|Strike Back]]'', a six-part series for [[Sky1]] based on [[Chris Ryan]]'s novel.<ref>Holmwood, Leigh (19 March 2008). "[https://www.theguardian.com/media/2008/mar/19/bskyb.television Sky ploughs £10m into HD dramas]". guardian.co.uk (Guardian News & Media). URL retrieved on 12 September 2008.</ref> The production, starring [[Richard Armitage (actor)|Richard Armitage]] and [[Andrew Lincoln]], was filmed on location in South Africa in 2009 for broadcast on Sky1 and Sky1 HD in 2010.<ref>Holmwood, Leigh (24 August 2009). "[https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2009/aug/24/sky-one-chris-ryan-strike-back This Life's Andrew Lincoln to star in Sky1 adaptation of Strike Back]". guardian.co.uk (Guardian News & Media). URL retrieved on 24 March 2010.</ref> Also in 2008, Left Bank produced its first feature film; ''[[The Damned United]]'' was directed by [[Tom Hooper (director)|Tom Hooper]] from a script adapted by [[Peter Morgan]] from [[David Peace]]'s novel ''[[The Damned Utd]]''.
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2008 also saw Left Bank's first commission for [[Channel 4]]; ''Kids School of Comedy'', a pilot sketch show, was produced for the ''[[Comedy Lab]]'' strand, and was based on a stage show in which Andy Harries' son performed. A six-part ''[[School of Comedy]]'' series was commissioned by [[E4 (channel)|E4]] and was broadcast in 2009.<ref>Parker, Robin (12 September 2008). "[http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/commissioning/interview/2008/09/e4_opens_school_of_comedy.html E4 opens School of Comedy]". Broadcastnow (Emap Media). URL retrieved on 12 September 2008.</ref> A second series has since been commissioned. At the end of 2008, Left Bank received its first commission from [[ITV Network|ITV]], to produce [[Frank Deasy]]'s four-part serial drama ''[[Father & Son (TV serial)|Father & Son]]''.<ref>Holmwood, Leigh (7 October 2008). "[https://www.theguardian.com/media/2008/oct/07/itv.television1 Queen producer Andy Harries to make drama for former employer ITV]". guardian.co.uk (Guardian News & Media). URL retrieved on 24 March 2010.</ref> The drama was co-financed by ITV, the Irish broadcaster [[RTÉ]] and the Irish Film Board. The production was based in Dublin, where most of the programme was filmed, even though it was set in Manchester, England.<ref>Canning, Fiona (25 June 2009). "[http://www.iftn.ie/actors/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4282268&tpl=archnews&force=1 'Father & Son' Drama Premieres on RTÉ]". Irish Film & Television Network. URL retrieved on 16 July 2009.</ref> RTÉ broadcast the drama in 2009, and it went on to win the [[Irish Film and Television Awards|Irish Film and Television Award]] for Best Single Drama/Drama Serial category.<ref>"[http://ifta.ie/iftawinners2010/index.htm Winners of the 7th Annual Irish Film & Television Awards]". Irish Film & Television Awards. URL retrieved on 21 February 2010.</ref> It was broadcast on [[ITV1]] in June 2010.
2008 also saw Left Bank's first commission for [[Channel 4]]; ''Kids School of Comedy'', a pilot sketch show, was produced for the ''[[Comedy Lab]]'' strand, and was based on a stage show in which Andy Harries' son performed. A six-part ''[[School of Comedy]]'' series was commissioned by [[E4 (channel)|E4]] and was broadcast in 2009.<ref>Parker, Robin (12 September 2008). "[http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/commissioning/interview/2008/09/e4_opens_school_of_comedy.html E4 opens School of Comedy]". Broadcastnow (Emap Media). URL retrieved on 12 September 2008.</ref> A second series has since been commissioned. At the end of 2008, Left Bank received its first commission from [[ITV Network|ITV]], to produce [[Frank Deasy]]'s four-part serial drama ''[[Father & Son (TV serial)|Father & Son]]''.<ref>Holmwood, Leigh (7 October 2008). "[https://www.theguardian.com/media/2008/oct/07/itv.television1 Queen producer Andy Harries to make drama for former employer ITV]". guardian.co.uk (Guardian News & Media). URL retrieved on 24 March 2010.</ref> The drama was co-financed by ITV, the Irish broadcaster [[RTÉ]] and the Irish Film Board. The production was based in Dublin, where most of the programme was filmed, even though it was set in Manchester, England.<ref>Canning, Fiona (25 June 2009). "[http://www.iftn.ie/actors/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4282268&tpl=archnews&force=1 'Father & Son' Drama Premieres on RTÉ]". Irish Film & Television Network. URL retrieved on 16 July 2009.</ref> RTÉ broadcast the drama in 2009, and it went on to win the [[Irish Film and Television Awards|Irish Film and Television Award]] for Best Single Drama/Drama Serial category.<ref>"[http://ifta.ie/iftawinners2010/index.htm Winners of the 7th Annual Irish Film & Television Awards]". Irish Film & Television Awards. URL retrieved on 21 February 2010.</ref> It was broadcast on [[ITV1]] in June 2010.


In 2009, Left Bank produced the six-part romantic comedy series ''[[Married Single Other]]'' for ITV.<ref>McMahon, Kate (25 February 2009). "[http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/2009/02/mackie_reunites_the_cold_feet_team_for_romcom.html Mackie reunites the Cold Feet team for rom-com]". ''Broadcast'' (Emap Media). URL retrieved on 25 February 2009.</ref> The series stars [[Ralf Little]], [[Shaun Dooley]], [[Lucy Davis]], [[Miranda Raison]], [[Amanda Abbington]] and [[Dean Lennox Kelly]], and was filmed on location in [[Leeds]]. It was broadcast on ITV1 in February and March 2010.<ref>"[http://www.screenyorkshire.co.uk/filming/married-single-other Married Single Other]". Screen Yorkshire. URL retrieved on 24 March 2010.</ref><ref>[Staff] (12 February 2010). "[http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/Married-Single-Other-Leeds-landmarks.6066913.jp Married Single Other: Leeds landmarks feature on TV show]". ''Yorkshire Evening Post'' (Johnston Publishing). URL retrieved 12 February 2010.</ref> In 2010, Left Bank produced an adaptation of [[Peter Robinson (novelist)|Peter Robinson]]'s ''[[Aftermath (Peter Robinson novel)|Aftermath]]'' for ITV, starring [[Stephen Tompkinson]] as DCI Banks,<ref>Allen, Katie (20 July 2009). "[http://www.thebookseller.com/in-depth/trade-profiles/91961-bank-on-it.html Bank on it]". ''The Bookseller''. URL retrieved on 24 March 2010.</ref><ref>Webb, Sam (31 March 2010). "[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a211794/stephen-tompkinson-to-star-in-itv-drama.html Stephen Tompkinson to star in ITV drama]". Digital Spy. URL retrieved on 31 March 2010.</ref> and ''[[Zen (TV series)|Zen]]'', an adaptation of three of [[Michael Dibdin]]'s [[Aurelio Zen]] novels, which was filmed on location in Italy for BBC Scotland.<ref>BBC Press Office (18 February 2010). "[http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2010/02_february/18/zen.shtml Rufus Sewell confirmed to play Aurelio Zen for BBC One]". Press release. URL retrieved on 23 February 2010.</ref> In 2011, Sky1 broadcast the first series of Left Bank's ''[[Mad Dogs (TV series)|Mad Dogs]]'', starring [[John Simm]], [[Philip Glenister]], [[Marc Warren]] and [[Max Beesley]]. In 2012 [[Optimum Releasing]] distributed the feature film ''[[All in Good Time (film)|All In Good Time]]''.<ref>Deans, Jason (5 May 2010). "[https://www.theguardian.com/media/2010/may/05/john-simm-philip-glenister-mad-dogs John Simm and Philip Glenister to star in Sky1's Mad Dogs]". guardian.co.uk (Guardian News & Media). URL retrieved on 6 May 2010.</ref><ref name=CooperS>Cooper, Sarah (16 September 2010). "[http://www.screendaily.com/reports/features/rafta-rafta/5018351.article Rafta Rafta]". ScreenDaily.com (Emap Media). URL retrieved on 3 January 2011.</ref>
In 2009, Left Bank produced the six-part romantic comedy series ''[[Married Single Other]]'' for ITV.<ref>McMahon, Kate (25 February 2009). "[http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/2009/02/mackie_reunites_the_cold_feet_team_for_romcom.html Mackie reunites the Cold Feet team for rom-com]". ''Broadcast'' (Emap Media). URL retrieved on 25 February 2009.</ref> The series stars [[Ralf Little]], [[Shaun Dooley]], [[Lucy Davis]], [[Miranda Raison]], [[Amanda Abbington]] and [[Dean Lennox Kelly]], and was filmed on location in [[Leeds]]. It was broadcast on ITV1 in February and March 2010.<ref>"[http://www.screenyorkshire.co.uk/filming/married-single-other Married Single Other]". Screen Yorkshire. URL retrieved on 24 March 2010.</ref><ref>[Staff] (12 February 2010). "[http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/Married-Single-Other-Leeds-landmarks.6066913.jp Married Single Other: Leeds landmarks feature on TV show]". ''Yorkshire Evening Post'' (Johnston Publishing). URL retrieved 12 February 2010.</ref> In 2010, Left Bank produced an adaptation of [[Peter Robinson (novelist)|Peter Robinson]]'s ''[[Aftermath (Peter Robinson novel)|Aftermath]]'' for ITV, starring [[Stephen Tompkinson]] as DCI Banks,<ref>Allen, Katie (20 July 2009). "[http://www.thebookseller.com/in-depth/trade-profiles/91961-bank-on-it.html Bank on it]{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}". ''The Bookseller''. URL retrieved on 24 March 2010.</ref><ref>Webb, Sam (31 March 2010). "[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a211794/stephen-tompkinson-to-star-in-itv-drama.html Stephen Tompkinson to star in ITV drama]". Digital Spy. URL retrieved on 31 March 2010.</ref> and ''[[Zen (TV series)|Zen]]'', an adaptation of three of [[Michael Dibdin]]'s [[Aurelio Zen]] novels, which was filmed on location in Italy for BBC Scotland.<ref>BBC Press Office (18 February 2010). "[http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2010/02_february/18/zen.shtml Rufus Sewell confirmed to play Aurelio Zen for BBC One]". Press release. URL retrieved on 23 February 2010.</ref> In 2011, Sky1 broadcast the first series of Left Bank's ''[[Mad Dogs (TV series)|Mad Dogs]]'', starring [[John Simm]], [[Philip Glenister]], [[Marc Warren]] and [[Max Beesley]]. In 2012 [[Optimum Releasing]] distributed the feature film ''[[All in Good Time (film)|All In Good Time]]''.<ref>Deans, Jason (5 May 2010). "[https://www.theguardian.com/media/2010/may/05/john-simm-philip-glenister-mad-dogs John Simm and Philip Glenister to star in Sky1's Mad Dogs]". guardian.co.uk (Guardian News & Media). URL retrieved on 6 May 2010.</ref><ref name=CooperS>Cooper, Sarah (16 September 2010). "[http://www.screendaily.com/reports/features/rafta-rafta/5018351.article Rafta Rafta]". ScreenDaily.com (Emap Media). URL retrieved on 3 January 2011.</ref>


=== Filmography ===
=== Filmography ===
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== Awards ==
== Awards ==
*Broadcast Award for Best Independent Production Company (2011) — Won<ref>"[https://www.emapawards.com/emap/system/proweb/start.csp?pageID=209796&ef_sel_menu=3050&eventID=102 Winners 2011]". Emap Awards. URL retrieved on 5 February 2011.</ref>
*Broadcast Award for Best Independent Production Company (2011) — Won<ref>"[https://www.emapawards.com/emap/system/proweb/start.csp?pageID=209796&ef_sel_menu=3050&eventID=102 Winners 2011]{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}". Emap Awards. URL retrieved on 5 February 2011.</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 23:46, 19 December 2017

Left Bank Pictures
Company type
Sony Pictures Entertainment

Left Bank Pictures (stylized as LEFT BANK Pictures) is a British film and television production company. It was formed in 2007[1] and was the first British media company to receive investment from BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC.

Left Bank Pictures' productions include the television series

Wallander, Strike Back, DCI Banks and Outlander. Their production, The Crown, is the first American-British television series produced exclusively for Netflix
. The series, written by Peter Morgan, was released on November 4, 2016.

History

Left Bank founders Marigo Kehoe (centre) and Andy Harries (right) with Wallander star Kenneth Branagh (left) in July 2009

Left Bank Pictures was founded in 2007 by

Granada Productions, Francis Hopkinson and Marigo Kehoe.[1] The company was the first British media company to receive equity investment from BBC Worldwide, the commercial venture of the BBC. BBC Worldwide took a 25% stake, worth £1 million, in Left Bank in exchange for first-look distribution rights on all television productions,[2] in a five-year deal.[3]

In December 2008, Left Bank Pictures was one of many independent production companies to receive the production vision award from the UK Film Council.[4] The award part-funded Left Bank's film development slate. In February 2009, Suzanne Mackie, formerly head of development at Harbour Pictures, joined the company as head of film.[5]

Hopkinson announced his departure in 2011 to take up a new position with ITV Studios. Michael Casey joined the company, taking on the development slate, and Simon Lupton joined the comedy department.[6] The company was put up for sale for £40 million on 6 April 2012.[3][7] On 5 July 2012, Sony Pictures Television made a deal to acquire Left Bank for £40 million.[8] The sale was completed on 23 August 2012, with SPT becoming the majority shareholder, and BBC Worldwide, Harries and Kehoe reducing their stake in the company. BBC Worldwide reduced its stake from 25% to 12.2%.[9] Sony Pictures Television intends to build Left Bank's international productions.[10][11][12]

Productions

See also: Television series by Left Bank Pictures

Left Bank Pictures' first television commission was

Wallander, a television adaptation of Henning Mankell's Kurt Wallander novels. The first series was filmed on location in Skåne, Sweden in the summer of 2008, and broadcast in November and December 2008.[13] The series won the British Academy Television Award for Best Drama Series.[14] The BBC announced the commissioning of a second series in May 2009.[15]
Filming ran over the summer again and the series was broadcast in January 2010. The final series as broadcast in 2016.

In March 2008, it was announced that Left Bank would be producing

Tom Hooper from a script adapted by Peter Morgan from David Peace's novel The Damned Utd
.

2008 also saw Left Bank's first commission for

Irish Film and Television Award for Best Single Drama/Drama Serial category.[21] It was broadcast on ITV1
in June 2010.

In 2009, Left Bank produced the six-part romantic comedy series

Optimum Releasing distributed the feature film All In Good Time.[28][29]

Filmography

Television
Film

Awards

  • Broadcast Award for Best Independent Production Company (2011) — Won[30]

References

  1. ^ a b c Announcing LEFT BANK PICTURES a unique collaboration of film & television talent (10 May 2007) Press release. URL retrieved on 17 May 2008.
  2. ^ Harries, Andy (October 2008). "Memorandum submitted by Left Bank Pictures". Parliament of the United Kingdom. URL retrieved on 27 November 2008.
  3. ^ a b Rushton, Katherine (6 April 2012). "Left Bank Pictures put up for sale at £40m". The Daily Telegraph (Telegraph Media Group). URL retrieved on 6 April 2012.
  4. ^ [Staff] (11 December 2008). "Over £2 million Lottery funding awarded to UK production companies to make new British films Archived 29 August 2009 at the Wayback Machine". UK Film Council. URL retrieved on 24 March 2009.
  5. ^ Clarke, Steve (25 February 2009) "Mackie moves to Left Bank". Variety (Reed Business Information). URL retrieved on 25 February 2009.
  6. ^ Pickard, Michael (13 May 2011). "Left Bank makes comedy, drama hires". C21media.com. URL retrieved on 13 May 2011.
  7. ^ "The Telegraph" Left Bank Pictures put up for sale at £40m telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 7 September 2012
  8. ^ Jake Kanter "Screen Daily" SPT poised to snap up £40m Left Bank Screen Daily, Retrieved on 17 December 2013
  9. ^ "The Telegraph" Sony takes stake in Left Bank telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 7 September 2012
  10. ^ Kanter, Jake (23 August 2012). "Global boost for Left Bank in £40m SPT deal" (subscription required). Broadcastnow (Emap). URL retrieved on 23 August 2012.
  11. ^ "London Deadline" Sony Pictures Television Acquires UK’s Left Bank Pictures deadline.com. Retrieved 23 August 2012
  12. ^ "Variety" Sony Pictures TV buys stake in Left Bank variety.com. Retrieved 23 August 2012
  13. ^ Martin, Philip (26 November 2008). "On location: Wallander". Broadcast (Emap Media). URL retrieved on 26 November 2008.
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