Published: Fri 24 May 2019
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First look at epic new ITV drama Beecham House coming to ITV this summer
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Beecham House was co-created, written and directed by one of the UK's most respected filmmakers, Gurinder Chadha OBE.
Tom Bateman, Lesley Nicol, Gregory Fitoussi, Adil Ray, Marc Warren, Pallavi Sharda, Dakota Blue Richards, Viveik Kalra, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Leo Suter and Bessie Carter star in ITV's epic new drama Beecham House, from award winning production company, Bend It TV.
Set on the cusp of the 19th century in Delhi before the British ruled in that region, the drama depicts the fortunes of the residents of Beecham House, an imposing mansion surrounded by acres of exotic woods and pristine lawns.
Tom Bateman (Vanity Fair, Jekyll and Hyde) takes the role of enigmatic, soulful John Beecham, a handsome former soldier who has purchased the magnificent mansion, Beecham House, to begin a new life with his family.
Wealthy and distinguished, John has witnessed profiteering and exploitation during his time with the controlling East India Company and has resolved to conduct his business as a trader in a more equitable manner. Determined to escape his previous life, John appears haunted by his past, but is inspired to become an honourable member of the region's trading community.
In spite of John's good intentions his life is shrouded in mystery and when he arrives at the house with a child named August and two Indian nursemaids, Chanchal (Shriya Pilgaonkar) and Maya (Trupti Khamkar), it causes speculation and gossip amongst the servants that he may be the boy's father. One of the Indian nursemaids, the beautiful Chanchal, is overly protective and particularly fond of the child. Could she be John's lover and the mother of August?
Lesley Nicol (Downton Abbey) is John's robust, interfering mother Henrietta who has travelled from England to India to stay with her son. She is accompanied by a young family friend Violet, played by Bessie Carter (Les Miserables) who she is determined to help form a union with John.
The pair are accompanied by an old friend of John's, Samuel Parker, played by Marc Warren (Safe, Hustle) who has also left the East India Company and has returned to India for a fresh start. Samuel helps John to find his brother Daniel who he has not seen for 10 years. John convinces Daniel, Leo Suter, (Victoria) to leave the East India Company and join him at Beecham House.
Gregory Fitoussi (Mr Selfridge, Spiral) plays General Castillon, a French mercenary working for the Emperor at a time when the French are challenging the East India Company for India. Castillon is suspicious of John and his motives and conspires to stop John being granted a trading licence. Adil Ray (Citizen Khan, Ackley Bridge) is John's neighbour Murad Beg who dislikes General Castillon intensely and agrees to help John secure a trading licence. Murad's daughter, Roshanara, (Medha Shankar) has an English governess Margaret Osborne, played by Dakota Blue Richards (Endeavour) whose beauty and intelligence catches John's attention.
However, when beautiful Chandrika (Pallavi Sharda) arrives at Beecham House with her entourage she is shown to luxurious guest quarters and immediately insists on seeing August. What secrets does Chandrika bring with her to Beecham House? Finally Laura Dutta plays Begum Samru, a real woman who existed in 18th century India and was the head of a professional trained mercenary army.
Commented Gurinder Chadha:
Beecham House is a passion project that is driven by my commitment to telling diverse, emotionally engaging stories for mainstream international audiences. I am thrilled to be working with Polly Hill and ITV Drama who share my belief that period drama can be entertaining, ambitious and relevant to key issues of today. I am assembling a vibrant cast of British and Indian actors to play original characters that will appeal to global audiences hungry to see stories from a unique point of view. I grew up with Raj dramas like Jewel in the Crown, The Far Pavilions and A Passage To India. Beecham House is my chance to tell those stories from a British Asian perspective.
The six part series was co-created by Gurinder Chadha (Bend It Like Beckham, Viceroy's House, Bhaji On The Beach), Shahrukh Husain (In Custody) and Paul Mayeda Berges.
It was written by Gurinder Chadha, Paul Mayeda Berges (Viceroy's House, The Mistress of Spices, Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging) Victor Levin (Destination Wedding, Mad Men, Mad About You) and Shahrukh Husain. Caroline Levy (Hooten & the Lady, Inspector George Gently, The Mill) is the Series Producer, with Gurinder Chadha directing. Acclaimed writer and international renowned expert on this period in India, William Dalrymple, and Shahrukh Husain are historical consultants for the series. FremantleMedia International will act as the global distributor for the series.
Beecham House was commissioned for ITV by Head of Drama, Polly Hill.
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Note to Editors
GURINDER CHADHA, OBE - BIOGRAPHY
Gurinder Chadha is one of the U.K.'s most respected filmmakers. She has produced, directed and written eight award-winning films, including BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM, BHAJI ON THE BEACH, BRIDE & PREJUDICE and VICEROY'S HOUSE, which have been critical and international box office successes. Gurinder was recently named the most prolific female director working today by the BFI's Filmography study.
BEND IT TV
Bend It TV, founded by Gurinder Chadha, recently joined forces with Fremantle Media to create diverse Scripted and Non-scripted TV content. Bend It TV currently has commissions for returning premium drama series with ITV Drama, BBC Drama and Sky Atlantic
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Published: Fri 24 May 2019
