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BBC Three Picks Up Seasons 1 & 2 Of US Comedy ‘Twenties’, Coming In October

by Dave Elliott

BBC Three Picks Up Seasons 1 & 2 Of US Comedy ‘Twenties’

BBC Three has acquired Seasons 1 and 2 of the Lena Waithe’s award-nominated comedy Twenties from ViacomCBS International Studios Distribution the UK broadcaster has announced.

Written and created by Lena Waithe (‘Master Of None’, ‘The Chi’, ‘Queen & Slim’), the semi-autobiographical series follows an aspiring young black lesbian writer, Hattie (Jonica T. Gibbs), and her friends Marie (Christina Elmore) and Nia (Gabrielle Graham) as they pursue their dreams in Los Angeles.

After finding herself homeless and down on her luck, Hattie is fortunately introduced to a successful writer and producer who gives her the opportunity to work on a show as an assistant. New to Hollywood and stumbling from relationship to relationship, Hattie searches to find her voice as a writer and the right girl.

Happily married Marie finds herself pitted against the only other Black film executive for a promotion, and Nia, once a successful child performer, is now a spirited yoga instructor who decides to get back into acting. Whilst they live separate lives, the three friends lean on each other for guidance as they each navigate their twenties.

“With its distinctive style and engaging characters, ‘Twenties’ takes a humorous and insightful look at balancing work, love and friendship whilst navigating the outwardly glamorous world of Hollywood” commented Sue Deeks, Head of Programme Acquisition, BBC.

Twenties‘ Season 1 will premiere Sunday 25 October 2020 on BBC Three/iPlayer in the UK. The series airs on BET and Showtime in the USA.

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