ITV has commissioned what they describe as a ‘captivating relationship drama’, You & Me.
The three-part drama is a story about finding love when you least expect it.
Jess, Ben and Emma all experience tragedies they feel they will never overcome – Ben has the worst time of his life on the day he becomes a father, Jess misses a bus and changes her life forever, and the day Emma gets offered her dream job her nightmare begins… Can they find hope and love again in the future – or will the past always keep holding them back?
The series – executive produced by Dominic Treadwell-Collins and Russell T. Davies – utilises non-linear storytelling that sees the events play out over two separate timelines.
“Jamie’s writing is filled with such humour, heart and soul – so it feels fitting that You & Me is the first commission for Happy Prince. It’s properly joyful and inspiring to work with Russell again and begin a creative relationship with a talent like Jamie” – Dominic Treadwell-Collins, Creative Director, Happy Prince
The episodes will be transmitted on ITV in hour-long slots at a date yet to be finalised, while production is expected to begin later this summer.
Jamie Davis has created and written the series for ITV Studios label, Happy Prince, headed by former EastEnders honcho Dominic Treadwell-Collins’.
“I read 100s of scripts, but this one shone out from the rest. It’s an honour to help Jamie get this to the screen – it’s funny, fast, clever and heart breaking, everything you want a drama to be!” – Executive Producer Russell T Davies
Jamie is a newcomer to writing however has worked as a professional actor for a number for years including in theatre for the RSC and on television. His credits include Casualty, Misfits, Shameless and Switch.
Treadwell-Collins and Russell T Davies previously worked together on A Very English Scandal, starring Hugh Grant and Ben Whishaw, which garnered critical acclaim as well as being recognised at the Baftas, Rose D’Or, Golden Globes and Emmy Awards.
“As a writer, my aim is to tell authentic stories with heart and humour. To be telling a love story that mixes the genres of romantic comedy, domestic drama and thriller is incredibly exciting – and to be doing so with people of such calibre, talent and renown on my first commission is more than I could ever have wished for.” – Jamie Davis
