ITVX Secures BBC Drama ‘Care’ Acquisition
Filmogaz.com reports that ITV has acquired the BBC feature-length drama Care for its ITVX streaming platform. The drama focuses on social care and family crisis.
Acquisition details
ITV, the UK commercial broadcaster, obtained streaming rights for Care. The programme will be available on ITVX from April 30.
Care first aired on BBC One in 2018. This acquisition adds a notable BBC drama to ITVX’s catalogue.
Production and creative team
- Produced by LA Productions for BBC One.
- Written by Jimmy McGovern and Gillian Juckes.
- Stars Sheridan Smith in the lead role.
Plot and lead performance
Care is a feature-length drama about social care and family upheaval. Sheridan Smith plays a single mother whose life changes after her mother suffers a catastrophic stroke.
Smith is also known for her role in Mrs Biggs. Critics praised her performance in Care when it premiered.
Why this matters
The ITVX acquisition of the BBC drama Care expands choices for UK viewers. It also highlights ITVX’s ongoing bid to secure acclaimed television drama.
Making Care available on ITVX gives the series a broader streaming reach. Viewers who missed the 2018 broadcast can now watch on demand.
