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Case Histories and Young James are the two latest 91Èȱ¬ One dramas that will be filmed and set in Scotland, announced today by Jay Hunt, Controller, 91Èȱ¬ One, and Ben Stephenson, Controller, Drama Commissioning. Both dramas represent a major part of next year's drama story on 91Èȱ¬ One and demonstrate an ongoing commitment to reflect the diversity of audiences all over the UK.

Case Histories is a six-part series adapted from Kate Atkinson's compelling mysteries. At the heart of these stories is private investigator Jackson Brodie, who will be played by Jason Isaacs (Harry Potter, The Patriot). A complex and compulsive detective surrounded by death, intrigue and misfortune, his own life haunted by a family tragedy, he attempts to unravel disparate case histories. The series will be filmed and set in modern Edinburgh, and is produced by Ruby Films for 91Èȱ¬ One.

Jay Hunt, Controller, 91Èȱ¬ One says: "Case Histories is an exciting opportunity to bring contemporary adaptation to 91Èȱ¬ One. I am delighted we will be bringing Kate Atkinson's books to the screen."

Young James is a 3x60' drama inspired by the true story of how the world's most famous vet, "James Herriot", came to learn his trade in Scotland. Drawing on an amazing archive and exclusive access to the diaries and case notes he kept during his student days in Glasgow, as well as the biography written by his son.

Jay Hunt continues: "The chance to bring the story of the real James Herriot alive for a 91Èȱ¬ One audience that grew up with All Creatures Great And Small was irresistible."

Co-created by Johnny Byrne and Kate Croft, Johnny sadly died two years ago but it was their shared dream to bring this show to the screen. Filmed and set in Glasgow and made by Koco Drama, this is the first commission for Shed Media's new drama company.

Ben Stephenson says: "Alongside Single Father, starring David Tennant, and 91Èȱ¬ Three's Lip Service, these two new commissions show Anne Mensah's 91Èȱ¬ Scotland drama department's commitment to exploring Scotland on the screen in an exciting and entertaining way."

Both dramas were commissioned by Jay Hunt, Controller 91Èȱ¬ One, and Ben Stephenson, Controller, 91Èȱ¬ Drama Commissioning, and will transmit on 91Èȱ¬ One in 2011.

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