Steven Knight is developing a concept from the Happy Valley star
The upcoming show is based on the life of English playwright William Shakespeare and is being developed by Steven from a concept by Sarah.The series is a co-production between Kudos and Sarah's production company, Via Pictures, and has not yet been attached to a broadcaster.
The synopsis for the series reads: "For the first time on television, the drama will tell the complete and thrilling story of the glove-maker's son who became the greatest storyteller in history.
Sarah said: "Via Pictures are very pleased to be collaborating with Kudos and the brilliant Steven Knight to screen the remarkable story of William Shakespeare and his contemporaries.© Photo: BBCSteven added: "I'm excited to be embarking on what will be a landmark TV production telling the dramatic story of the world’s most accomplished writer. It's a period I love and the team that has been put together is extraordinary.
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