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Greg Brenman Calls New BBC Drama 'California Avenue' a 'Love Letter to Television'

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K.J. Yossman

9h ago· 7 min readenNews

Summary

Greg Brenman, producer of the new BBC drama "California Avenue," describes the series as a 'love letter to television.' Created by Hugo Blick (known for "The English," "The Honourable Woman," "Black Earth Rising"), the show features a star-studded cast including Bill Nighy, Helena Bonham Carter, Erin Doherty, and Tom Burke. Produced by Blick's Eight Rooks and Drama Republic, the series is a high-profile BBC drama project.

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'California Avenue' is a love letter to television
California Avenue is the new show from Hugo Blick, the brains behind some of modern TV's most impressive dramas
California Avenue features an equally star-studded cast in the form of Bill Nighy, Helena Bonham Carter, Erin Doherty and Tom Burke
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‘California Avenue’ producer Greg Brenman says new BBC drama starring Helena Bonham Carter and Bill Nighy is a ‘love letter to television.’

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