The BBC has acquired the award-winning four-part drama ‘Mix Tape‘, a heartfelt and nostalgic romantic series set to arrive on BBC iPlayer and BBC Two this Summer.
Based on the acclaimed novel by Jane Sanderson, Mix Tape tells the story of Daniel and Alison, two people forever bonded by a shared teenage romance in 1989 Sheffield. Now living on opposite sides of the world, a familiar song reignites old feelings and questions about whether this was the love and the life they were truly meant to have.
Starring Teresa Palmer (The Clearing, The Fall Guy) as Alison and Jim Sturgess (Across the Universe, Cloud Atlas) as Daniel, the drama also features Florence Hunt (Bridgerton, Cursed) and newcomer Rory Walton-Smith as the younger versions of the couple. The series was adapted for screen by Jo Spain and directed by Lucy Gaffy, with production spanning Dublin and Sydney.
Mix Tape premiered to acclaim, winning the SXSW 2025 TV Spotlight Audience Award. It was produced by Subotica and Aquarius Films, in association with Boat Rocker, who also handle international distribution.
Sue Deeks, Head of BBC Programme Acquisition, says:
“Accompanied by an absolutely cracking 80s soundtrack, Mix Tape is an enjoyable blend of nostalgia, romance and heartbreak – it really is the perfect summer treat!”
Patrick Roberts, Senior Vice President, Global Sales at Boat Rocker Studios, added:
“We’re delighted by the strong response to Mix Tape we’ve received from the BBC and our other partners around the world and can’t wait for audiences to discover this unique take on a modern love story.”
‘Mix Tape‘ will premiere on BBC iPlayer and BBC Two later in Summer 2025. If you want to keep track of this or any other shows, you can add them via our Never Miss system, and you’ll be notified when it gets a UK premiere date.
