Spent | The First-Look Clip For The Upcoming BBC Comedy-Drama Is Unveiled
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High fashion, low funds. Get your first look at Michelle De Swarte’s upcoming BBC Comedy-drama Spent right here.
The BBC has released a first-look clip for the brand new comedy drama Spent, written and created by and starring Michelle De Swarte (The Baby, The Duchess). The series is created by Various Artists Ltd., a production company that has won a BAFTA award. (Juice, I May Destroy You, Such Brave Girls, Sally4Ever) and launches this summer on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.
PREMISE
Part-inspired by her own experiences in the modelling industry and the trials and tribulations that come along with it. Michelle de Swarte stars as Mia, a former catwalk model who is on the run, mainly from herself. Long-term term it’s a story of personal renewal but for now, the stark reality is that her career is over. She’s flat broke and she’s homeless. This is a woman who despite her humble beginnings has become accustomed, possibly even addicted, to the finer things in life.
Unfortunately, those lifestyle choices don’t carry much currency when you’re pushing 40 and permanently sofa surfing. She may have a highfalutin’ attitude and a world-class skincare regime but Mia’s now living on the breadline. Not that she’s prepared to admit that to anyone, not even herself.
Alongside Swarte, the series stars Juliette Cowan. Amanda Wilkin, Matt King, Jamali Maddix, Karl Collins, Eleanor Nawal and Rachel Ofori.
BEHIND THE SCENES
Spent (6 x 30) is a Various Artists Ltd. TV production for BBC Two and BBC iPlayer. The series was commissioned under the leadership of Jon Petrie, Director of BBC Comedy, with the writing responsibilities handled by Michelle De Swarte. The Executive Producers are Jack Bayles (Catastrophe, Such Brave Girls, This Way Up) and Phil Clarke (I May Destroy You, Peep Show, Such Brave Girls). The BBC Commissioning Editor is Tanya Qureshi (I May Destroy You, Am I Being Unreasonable?). BBC Studios, who have a minority investment stake in Various Artists Limited, are handling international distribution.
MICHELLE DE SWARTE
Originating from South London, Michelle De Swarte was discovered at the age of 19 during her employment at Segaworld in the Trocadero Centre, Piccadilly Circus. Shortly thereafter, she relocated to New York and swiftly made her mark on the runways of leading fashion houses globally, including Burberry, Missoni, Tommy Hilfiger, Cartier, Betsey Johnson, and Michael Kors, among others. Her features have adorned the fashion pages of Harper’s Bazaar, Italian Vanity Fair, i-D, and V Magazine.
Swarte’s career as a runway model stopped abruptly. She moved back to London with nothing to show for her time in the fashion industry. Having to re-evaluate her career, Swarte transitioned to stand-up comedy and acting where she starred as a series regular in Katherine Ryan’s series The Duchess for Netflix and had her first leading role in Sky/HBO’s The Baby.
Spent launches on BBC Two and BBC Iplayer this summer.
Source: BBC
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