The series, originally produced by Anglia Television for British commercial broadcaster ITV between 1979 and 1988, told a different story each week with Dahl’s trademark sinister and comedic undertones with a twist at the end. Each episode was based on one of the author’s short stories. I gather that the new adaptation is unconnected to the ITV series and will be a completely original anthology adaptation of the source material.
The Ink Factory is now rebooting the show with a series of writers including The Little Drummer Girl writer Claire Wilson, who is also working on Sky and Cinemax drama Gangs of London; Plebs and The Wrong Mans writer Tom Basden; and newcomer Ella Hickson.
There is no broadcaster currently attached, but I’m sure it won’t be long before networks are lining up to get involved.
