Series heads to Italy, Australia, Japan, Switzerland, Canada, Israel……
Following the recent announcement of Season 2 of the hit tween spy series The Lady Grace Mysteries, distributors Federation Kids & Family and ZDF Studios are delighted to announce key broadcaster sales which reflect the series strong global appeal.
Season 1 which just premiered 4 months ago on the BBC has been snapped up by Italian state broadcaster RAI, as well as NHK (Japan), HOT (Israel), ABC (Australia), Radio-Canada (Canada), RTS (Switzerland), YLE (Finland), NRK (Norway) and NPO (The Netherlands).
Whilst Season 2, which begins principal photography this month, has also pre-sold to HOT (Israel), ABC (Australia) and RTS (Switzerland).
With two seasons, The Lady Grace Mysteries which totals 23 x 24’ episodes, is produced by Cottonwood Media, Coolabi Productions and commissioned by ZDF Studios and BBC Children’s and Education.
Monica Levy, Co-Chief of Distribution, Federation Kids & Family said: “This is such an exciting, feel-good drama — the historical setting gives it real texture and richness, and the story is told with such a modern sensibility that it feels fresh and relatable today. The universal themes, the wit, the sense of adventure — it all translates beautifully across markets. Working with our wonderful partners on this series is fantastic as we all share the same vision. Season one has been a genuine triumph since it launched a few months ago, with wonderful reviews pouring in, and the momentum keeps building — we’re in active negotiations on several fronts and can’t wait to share more exciting news very soon.”
Arne Lohmann, VP Junior, ZDF Studios added: “The fantastic broadcaster response to The Lady Grace Mysteries highlights the enduring appeal of premium, character-driven storytelling for young audiences. Lady Grace is a smart, courageous and relatable heroine whose adventures resonate across cultures and territories. We are delighted that so many leading broadcasters have embraced the series and are equally pleased to see early confidence in Season 2 through these pre-sales.”
Based on the children’s detective fiction novels of the same name, The Lady Grace Mysteries blends the magic of the historical Elizabethan Golden Age with contemporary teenage life. It centres around 14 year old Lady Grace Cavendish, the world’s first female teenage detective working as a private spy for Queen Elizabeth I, who navigates the dangerous waters of royal politics in an English court full of plots, threats, and mystery! With her best friends – Ellie, and Masou at her side – Grace must juggle the pressures of teen life with solving crimes, foiling assassination attempts, and more, whilst dealing with the trials and tribulations of being a teenage girl.
