Being Human: Vampire Series For BBC One
New, one-off drama, Being Human, is a witty, exciting, sexy and extraordinary look at the friendship between three, twenty-something outsiders trying to find their way in an enticing, yet complicated world.
The BBC Three drama stars a cast of bright, up-and-coming actors – Guy Flanagan (Totally Frank), Andrea Riseborough (Margaret Thatcher: The Long Walk to Finchley) and Russell Tovey (The History Boys) – alongside Adrian Lester (Hustle).
Being Human explores what it’s like trying to find where you fit into the grand scheme of things when you live with an unusual affliction…
Mitchell (Flanagan) and George (Tovey) are two twenty-something lads who, like any of their peers, would love to hit the town, pull girls and spend evenings down the pub.
Mitchell is a hospital cleaner, good looking, laid back and a hit with the ladies. Oh, and he’s a blood sucking vampire.
Mitchell’s friend George works in the same hospital as a porter. He’s an awkward but loveable geek who was befriended by Mitchell two years ago.
George was heartbroken after he had to move away from the love of his life; he had to leave before she discovered that at every full moon, he sprouts a snout, grows a very hairy back and transforms into a werewolf.
Having had enough of sleeping in hostels and temporary accommodation, Mitchell and George decide to get a flat together where they can indulge in their love of beer, pizza and watching TV.
They just want to have a go at being normal; being human.
Annie (Riseborough) is their uninvited lodger. When the guys move into their new creepy abode they are not expecting to share it with a ghost with a confidence crisis.
Annie used to live in the flat with her boyfriend but following a fatal accident, and now suffering from a distinct lack of self-esteem, she can’t move on.
So, she spends her time wandering around the house, making cups of tea she can’t drink and scaring away anyone who dares try to move into her home.
But when George and Mitchell move in Annie’s surprised to find two new friends who are as unusual and weird as she is.
Rob Pursey, Executive producer for Touchpaper Television, says: “Being Human is a warm, funny, aspirational drama with an irresistible twist. Mitchell, George and Annie are supernatural creatures but they are desperate be a part of a life we all take for granted.
“It’s an exciting and contemporary take on friendship and finding your way in the world. Toby Whithouse’s witty, emotionally powerful script makes these three misfits come alive even though they’re far from human.”
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WHAT A REFRESHING,WELL WRITTEN,DELIGHTFUL CHARACTERS THIS ONE OFF SERIES HAS PROVED TO BE I LOVED IT AND TRULY HOPE THAT A WHOLE SERIES WILL BE COMMISSIONED. MANY THANKS BBC. MRS LINDA SIMMS SOMERSET ENGLAND
Great Show, five stars!
so much better than Phoo Action.
What an intelligent, well directed, smart piece of work. From the music, through the acting to the plot, everything was superb.
This must become a series! Please!
Such a refreshing take on old ideas. With shows like this and Jekyll the BBC proves it can do modern popular TV.
This deserves to be on BBC1 as a full series. Please BBC, make it happen.
Great pilot. More please. Do we become vamp livestock?… Commission this one!
Amazing story. Must be made into a series. Need to know what happens next as the vampires rekindle their place on earth. Fantastic acting from everyone involved.
A wonderfully written, directed and acted pilot that I *hope* will be extended into a full series. I’ve waited a long time to see a good, sexy, intelligent sci-fi show from the BBC. Five stars.
ONE off drama, i dont want to belive it PLEASE can we have a series! one episode just isnt enough
Coming from across the pond, I thought this was amazing; best pilot I’ve seen, and it would be insane NOT to commission a series.
Definitely the best drama I have seen on tv in a long time. Couldn’t believe it when I found out it was a one off – I join the list of wanting to see it made into a series!
I thinK this just shows how the BBC is losing its nerve. In the old days with shows like The Good Life they would commission a series, and even if it was not well viewed commission another one BELIEVING in it.
This is a terrific show with great cast productIon writing and very contemporary. Like the comment above I just can not believe it is a one off. Bring on the rest of the series PLEASE. Employ the ARTISTS.
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Fantastic show!! VERY disappointed that it was a one off !! Did not realise at the time and kept checking the TV listings for the next episode – first time in ages i have watched a programme and then really wanted to see the next episode! Please Please make it into a series
Still hoping to hear this is being made into a series – a lot of us have been shown the pilot and are eagerly awaiting more!
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So are they going to make this show in to a 13 ep tv show season or what or was it just a one off and that was it can someone get back to me on this thank you
http://primetime.unrealitytv.co.uk/being-human-the-series-on-bbc-three/
I absolutely loved Being Human – I do hope you will do a series of it soon.
One word for this – FANTASTIC, I LOVED IT!! WELL DONE !!!
Russell is brill They made a series 2 FANTASTIC