Being Human Introduction
Courtesy of the BBC press Office:
SERIES 3:
Russell Tovey (Little Dorrit, Doctor Who, The History Boys), Lenora Crichlow (Sugar Rush, Doctor Who, Kiss Of Death) and Aidan Turner (The Clinic) star as housemates trying to live normal lives despite very unusual afflictions in Being Human, a witty, sexy and thrilling six-part drama by Touchpaper Television for BBC Three.
Following the lives of the twenty-somethings and their secret double-lives – as a werewolf, vampire and ghost – Being Human was first transmitted in February 2008 as a 60-minute special as a part of BBC Three's drama pilot season.
Popular with viewers and critics alike, the pilot peaked at nearly 450,000 viewers whilst gaining rave reviews and online petitions begging for a series to be commissioned.
Russell Tovey reprises his role as the lovable George, battling with his double identity as a mild-mannered and geeky hospital porter who for one night a month is transformed into a flesh-hungry, predatory werewolf.
Aidan Turner plays the good-looking and laid-back Mitchell who, in contrast to George, has the gift of the gab and an easy confidence with the ladies. But he is also a blood-sucking vampire struggling with going cold-turkey from the blood he craves.
Completing the flat-share trio is Annie, played by Lenora Crichlow, a talkative ghost lacking in self-confidence and desperate for company. Annie is still pining after her fiancé, whom she was due to marry before the fatal accident that left her with her ghostly affliction – and who happens to be the landlord of their flat.
The series follows the trio as they do their best to live their lives as normally as possible despite their strange and dark secrets.
But with unwelcome intruders into their world, rumblings about an impending revolution from the vampire underworld and constant threats of exposure – on top of the usual issues faced by young people surrounding love, work and mates – the only thing they may be able to rely on in their heightened world, is each other.
Julie Gardner, Head of Drama Commissioning, BBC Wales, says: "Being Human uniquely combines the drama and complexity of ordinary life with the heightened excitement of the supernatural world, in a vibrant, witty and compelling way.
"The six-part series sees our twenty-something friends embark on extraordinary journeys as they battle their inner demons and the outside world, and struggle to find out what it really means to be human."
Danny Cohen, Controller, BBC Three, comments: "Being Human touched a nerve with young audiences when the pilot was transmitted. Powerful writing, a strong cast and imaginative direction come together in a really exciting new original drama series for BBC Three."
Being Human is written by Toby Whithouse (Being Human pilot, Torchwood, Doctor Who), produced by Matthew Bouch (The Sarah Jane Adventures, Being Human pilot), directed by Toby Haynes (M.I. High, Spooks Code 9), Alex Pillai (Wire In The Blood) and Colin Teague (Torchwood, Doctor Who), and executive produced by Rob Pursey (City Of Vice, Sold) and Julie Gardner, Head of Drama for BBC Wales.
Filming took place on location in Bristol and at Bristol-based Paintworks studios.
Being Human was commissioned by Jane Tranter, Controller, BBC Fiction, and Danny Cohen, Controller, BBC Three, and produced by Touchpaper Television, part of the RDF Media Group.
Being Human is also being broadcast on the BBC HD channel – the BBC's High Definition channel available through Freesat, Sky and Virgin Media.
With up to five times more detail than standard definition television, HD gives you exceptionally vivid colours and crisp pictures to make Being Human a truly cinematic TV experience.
SERIES 2:
Russell Tovey, Lenora Crichlow and Aidan Turner return as George, Annie and Mitchell in the critically-acclaimed drama Being Human, in which three housemates try to live normal lives despite being a werewolf, a ghost and a vampire.
After the death of vampire leader Herrick at the end of series one, the supernatural friends are hoping that they can now get on with their lives, but an even greater danger is lurking, within the very human world of which they want to be a part.
Werewolf George is coming to terms with the fact that he has Herrick's blood on his hands, and a girlfriend who knows his horrific secret. Meanwhile, turning down the door of death has implications for ghost Annie, but her confidence is at a peak and she is determined to stand up and be counted in the real world…
And, with Herrick gone, Mitchell must appease the vampire world; can he find a way to lead by example?
Being Human also stars Sinead Keenan as George's girlfriend Nina, who is hiding a dark secret of her own, and Amy Manson and Paul Rhys as Daisy and Ivan, Mitchell's thrill-seeking old acquaintances, who arrive in Bristol in search of chaotic fun…
To further feed the audience's desire for all things Being Human, BBC Three will launch a host of additional online activity directly involving the fans in the actual TV narrative in a novel, unexpected way. This will compliment the exclusive online prequel by show writer Toby Whithouse, introducing the characters of Daisy and Ivan, which was released online ahead of transmission, generating a buzz among the large online fanbase. The hugely successful Being Human blog has been keeping fans up-to-date throughout filming and will continue to do so during the series, with behind-the-scenes footage, cast videos and breaking news.
Being Human is produced in High Definition and will also be shown on the BBC HD channel – the BBC's High Definition channel, available through Freesat, Sky and Virgin Media.
SERIES 1:
Russell Tovey (Little Dorrit, Doctor Who, The History Boys), Lenora Crichlow (Sugar Rush, Doctor Who, Kiss Of Death) and Aidan Turner (The Clinic) star as housemates trying to live normal lives despite very unusual afflictions in Being Human, a witty, sexy and thrilling six-part drama by Touchpaper Television for BBC Three.
Following the lives of the twenty-somethings and their secret double-lives – as a werewolf, vampire and ghost – Being Human was first transmitted in February 2008 as a 60-minute special as a part of BBC Three's drama pilot season.
Popular with viewers and critics alike, the pilot peaked at nearly 450,000 viewers whilst gaining rave reviews and online petitions begging for a series to be commissioned.
Russell Tovey reprises his role as the lovable George, battling with his double identity as a mild-mannered and geeky hospital porter who for one night a month is transformed into a flesh-hungry, predatory werewolf.
Aidan Turner plays the good-looking and laid-back Mitchell who, in contrast to George, has the gift of the gab and an easy confidence with the ladies. But he is also a blood-sucking vampire struggling with going cold-turkey from the blood he craves.
Completing the flat-share trio is Annie, played by Lenora Crichlow, a talkative ghost lacking in self-confidence and desperate for company. Annie is still pining after her fiancé, whom she was due to marry before the fatal accident that left her with her ghostly affliction – and who happens to be the landlord of their flat.
The series follows the trio as they do their best to live their lives as normally as possible despite their strange and dark secrets.
But with unwelcome intruders into their world, rumblings about an impending revolution from the vampire underworld and constant threats of exposure – on top of the usual issues faced by young people surrounding love, work and mates – the only thing they may be able to rely on in their heightened world, is each other.
Julie Gardner, Head of Drama Commissioning, BBC Wales, says: "Being Human uniquely combines the drama and complexity of ordinary life with the heightened excitement of the supernatural world, in a vibrant, witty and compelling way.
"The six-part series sees our twenty-something friends embark on extraordinary journeys as they battle their inner demons and the outside world, and struggle to find out what it really means to be human."
Danny Cohen, Controller, BBC Three, comments: "Being Human touched a nerve with young audiences when the pilot was transmitted. Powerful writing, a strong cast and imaginative direction come together in a really exciting new original drama series for BBC Three."
Being Human is written by Toby Whithouse (Being Human pilot, Torchwood, Doctor Who), produced by Matthew Bouch (The Sarah Jane Adventures, Being Human pilot), directed by Toby Haynes (M.I. High, Spooks Code 9), Alex Pillai (Wire In The Blood) and Colin Teague (Torchwood, Doctor Who), and executive produced by Rob Pursey (City Of Vice, Sold) and Julie Gardner, Head of Drama for BBC Wales.
Filming took place on location in Bristol and at Bristol-based Paintworks studios.
Being Human was commissioned by Jane Tranter, Controller, BBC Fiction, and Danny Cohen, Controller, BBC Three, and produced by Touchpaper Television, part of the RDF Media Group.
Being Human is also being broadcast on the BBC HD channel – the BBC's High Definition channel available through Freesat, Sky and Virgin Media.
With up to five times more detail than standard definition television, HD gives you exceptionally vivid colours and crisp pictures to make Being Human a truly cinematic TV experience.