Drama Moving On wins BBC evening slot

By Alistair Houghton on Jun 11, 09 08:00 AM

A DAYTIME drama series made in Liverpool is to get an evening slot on the BBC.
The Moving On series, first screened last month, was made by Liverpool-based production company LA Productions and producer Colin McKeown.

Mr McKeown said: "Following critical and public acclaim of the drama series, Moving On is being repeated on a weekly basis.
"We are over the moon. It's a great accolade to receive.
"A lot of Liverpool people tuned in for the daytime screenings and have been lobbying for the series to be repeated in an evening slot."
All the dramas are all linked by one central theme. That is how to move on and reach a turning point in your life.
Among the stars appearing are Shelia Hancock, Bhasker Patel, Mark Womack, Richard Armitage, Christine Tremarco, Dervla Kerwin, Ian Hart, Julia Ford, Lesley Sharp, Neil Fitzmaurice and Joanne Frogatt.
The dramas were written by up-and-coming writers which were all chosen by, and worked closely with, executive producer Jimmy McGovern. The series was commissioned by Liam Keelan the controller of BBC daytime television.
Mr Keelan said: "Moving On was one of the most ambitious contemporary dramas to be showcased on BBC One daytime.
"The new writing talent and star names backed by Jimmy McGovern was bound to resonate with our audience."
The Moving On dramas start at 10.35pm from Monday, June 15 on BBC 1.