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Touchpaper Television

Touchpaper Television is an independent production company founded by Managing Director, Rob Pursey.

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In production
Murderland

ITV has commissioned a new three-part genre thriller, Murderland, starring Robbie Coltrane.

One Murder told from three perspectives

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Being Human 3

“They are the stuff of your nightmares. And they’re your only hope. ”

Have you ever heard the one about a werewolf, a vampire and a ghost living together? Well for George, Mitchell and Annie, that’s no joke. It’s their life... or afterlife as the case may be.

Currently in Pre Production on the third series of the award winning BBC3 series. Returning to BBC 3 in January 2011.

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Wild Decembers

Wild Decembers, an interlocking story of land and love set in a rural community in contemporary Ireland, is a feature-length drama for RTE adapted by renowned author Edna O’Brien from her novel.

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Single-Handed

Single-Handed, first transmitted on RTE and subsequently shown on ITV1 in August 2009.

‘…This classy, brooding crime drama is a rare and wise purchase from RTE… Single–Handed was anything but bog standard – five stars’
Times
'Dead good...dark and moody and powerful, with strong performances from all involved. There are two more to come – that's good news.'
Guardian
'Two hours of fresh, absorbing drama. Don't miss it.'
Observer

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City Of Vice

City of Vice is an historical drama series about the vice-ridden world of Georgian London. It features Henry and John Fielding – magistrates of Westminster – the men who created the modern Police Force...

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Octavia

Adapted by Jonathan Harvey (Coronation Street, Birthday Girl, Gimme Gimme Gimme, Beautiful Thing) from the Jilly Cooper novel, Octavia is a one hour comedy set in the seventies for the ITV comedy department...

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Coming Up
Coming Up 2011

Applications for COMING UP 2011 have now closed. Due to the large volume of submissions received, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of individual applications.

We hope to be able to contact all successful applicants by the end of August. Please check back here for further updates.

Our programmes
Single-Handed
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Being Human
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Wild Decembers
Wild Decembers
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City of Vice
City of Vice
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