All3Media International announces PBS Distribution’s acquisition of "Marriage," produced by "The Forge" and "The Money Men." All episodes of the acclaimed drama are now available inNorth America on PBS Passport and the PBS Masterpiece Prime Video Channel. “Marriage brings together an incredible line-up of talent, resulting in an exquisite drama that we are honoured to introduce to our clients. Stefan Golaszewski’s intricately observed scripts are brought to life with depth, humour and honesty by two of our highest calibre actors, all in the hands of The Forge and The Money Men, experts in globally appealing drama," Sally Habbershaw, EVP Americas at All3Media International, said. "Exploring universal themes, Marriage is a warm yet not sentimental celebration of both the hardship and the wonder of long-term love that will resonate with audiences no matter where they are in the world – as proven by this fantastic roster of deals.”
Further deals have been confirmed across Europe with Telekom-owned streaming platform Magenta TV securing SVOD rights in Germany in addition to acquisitions by YLE (Finland), Canal+ (Austria), DR (Denmark), SVT (Sweden) and Filmin (Spain). Led by EMMY winner Sean Bean (Time, Broken, Game of Thrones) and BAFTA nominee Nicola Walker (Last Tango in Halifax, The Split, Unforgotten), the series is written and directed by two-time BAFTA winner Stefan Golaszewski (Mum, Him & Her) and produced by The Forge (Help, Roadkill, National Treasure) and The Money Men for BBC One in association with All3Media International.
The acclaimed four-part drama delivers a close-up portrait of the 30-year marriage of Ian (Bean) and Emma (Walker) and sees them deal with the insecurities, the ambiguities, the hopes and the fears that are part of all long-term relationships. Marriage made its debut on BBC One and BBC iPlayer last year and received rapturous reviews. Praised for “redefining romance” (The Radio Times), Nicola Walker and Sean Bean were lauded for their “rich, detailed performances” (The Guardian) that are “raw and relatable” (The Telegraph).
"Marriage" follows Ian and Emma as they negotiate the ups and downs of their long-term relationship while navigating a new chapter in their lives. Following a recent redundancy, Ian is struggling with self-worth and experiencing paranoid feelings that Emma might be falling in love with her awful boss. She isn't – but she does like the escape work offers her from Ian's relentless unhappiness. Meanwhile, their adopted daughter Jessica is leaving home and starting to make a life of her own. As they find themselves on the sidelines of her life, they must learn how to communicate with her and with each other as they enter a new stage of parenthood, work, love and identity.