Project Detail

Bridgeman

Synopsis

Entered under the Western Lights scheme, but gaining a separate commission Bridgeman, is a 30-minute drama for HTV.

Fifteen years ago Bridgeman, played by Tony Osoba (Family Affairs, The Bill, Taggart, Porridge) was imprisoned for murder. A police officer serving with Special Branch, he was involved in an undercover operation to intercept arms shipments to terrorists in Ulster.

Details

Year
2001
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
24 mins
Format
Betacam Sp, Digi Beta
Director
Jeremy Hylton-Davies (first drama)
Producer
Abigail Davies
Executive Producer
Abigail Davies
Editor
Katie Mack
Screenwriter
Jeremy Hylton-Davies
Sound
Mike Davey
Composer
David Butterworth
Principal cast
Tony Osoba, Clair Marchionne

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Firedragon Films

Contact: George Gallaccio
14 Richmond Bridge Mansions
Willoughby Road
Twickenham
Middlesex TW1 2QY
UK

T 020 8892 3885

Sales Company

HTV West

Contact: Abigail Davies
The TV Centre
Bristol BS4 3HG
UK

T 0117 972 2209

davies@htv-west.com.uk

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