Drama series Boiling Point is announced by the BBC following the success of Stephen Graham’s 2021 film shot in one take
<!–
<!–
<!– <!–
<!–
<!–
<!–
The BBC has announced a Boiling Point drama series, following the success of Stephen Graham’s 2021 film.
Production is scheduled to begin early next year and the five-part film will act as a sequel, taking place six months after the initial story’s conclusion.
Vinette Robinson’s character Carly will become the head chef of her own restaurant, while many other cast members will reprise their roles, including Stephen and his company Matriarch Productions.
Wow! The BBC has announced a Boiling Point drama series, following the success of the 2021 Stephen Graham film (Stephen in character)
BBC executive producer Rebecca Ferguson said: “The opportunity to expand this smash hit into five new must-see TV episodes was too good to miss.”
“It’s an absolute pleasure to build on my existing relationship with Philip Barantini and work with this incredibly talented team of filmmakers to bring their vision to viewers on BBC One and iPlayer.”
Boiling Point depicts the action at a trendy London restaurant on a single busy day just before Christmas.
Shot in one take, it follows Chef Andy, played by Line Of Duty star Stephen, as he navigates an endless carousel of obstacles.
Disastrous: Boiling Point depicts the action at a trendy London restaurant on a single busy day just before Christmas.
These range from misplaced orders to a gallery of roguish diners, including a gang of ‘influencers’ who insist on ordering off the menu, an arrogant patriarch hosting a family dinner, and a man hoping to propose to his girlfriend.
On the busiest night of the year, he must juggle personal crises and professional problems, all under the watchful eye of an unexpected guest who happens to be a health and safety inspector.
The film was directed by Philip and was originally planned to shoot in eight takes, however impending COVID-19 lockdowns meant production teams only had time for half of it. The third take was used.
Coming soon: BBC executive producer Rebecca Ferguson said: “The opportunity to expand this smash hit into five new must-see TV episodes was too good to miss.”
Boiling Point was based on a 2019 short film also starring Stephen and which follows a similar story at the London restaurant Jones & Sons on the last Friday before Christmas.
Stephen recently starred in the ITV series The Walk-In which depicts the shocking true story of a far-right extremist who bought a Roman knife to massacre a Labor MP after studying the murder of Jo Cox.
Far-right pedophile Jack Renshaw bought a replica 19-inch Roman sword and announced his plans to kill West Lancashire MP Rosie Cooper as part of a ‘white jihad’ at a pub in Warrington in July 2017.
The then 23-year-old, from Skelmersdale in Lancashire, also threatened to kill detective Victoria Henderson, who was investigating him for grooming two young children. His plans were later foiled by a whistleblower.
Exciting: Production will begin early next year and the five-part film will act as a sequel, taking place six months after the initial story’s conclusion.