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Red Planet Pictures (production company)
Red Planet Pictures is an independent production company set up by British Television writer Tony Jordan. Its productions include Death in Paradise, The Nativity (2010 TV series), Crash (2009 TV series) and Holby Blue. Hustle, Moving Wallpaper and Echo Beach are also produced in association with Red Planet Pictures.

History
Red Planet Pictures was formed in 2006 to develop compelling and original projects for UK broadcasters and the international market. It won its first commission with Holby Blue - a drama following the lives and loves of the officers based at Holby South Police Station andsister show to BBC One’s hugely popular long running series Casualty and Holby City.

It also runs the Red Planet Prize, which was launched in 2007 in order to nurture aspiring writers and find a new writing talent – something very close to Tony Jordan’s heart. Over the years, the competition's judging panel has included Stephen Fry, Mark Gatiss, Julie Gardner, Anne Mensah, Polly Hill, Jane Featherstone, Stephen Garrett, and Ben Stoll. The prize has already met with considerable success. Previous finalist, Robert Thorogood, has penned Red Planet's eight part drama series Death in Paradise.

Forthcoming

 * Noah: for BBC One. Tony Jordan's unique take on the biggest event in the history of the world.  Due to go into production early 2013.

In Production

 * Death in Paradise: second series, 8 x 60 for BBC One. Shooting during 2012 in Guadeloupe.

Past

 * Crash, hit the screens in September 2009 for an initial run of 6 episodes, with a further 6 episodes broadcast in early 2010 on BBC One Wales. The series followed a group of four young doctors starting their careers at Cardiff City Hospital.
 * The Nativity: staring Tatiana Maslany and Andrew Buchan as Mary and Joseph. Transmitted over four consecutive nights on BBC One during Christmas 2010. The Nativity received critical acclaim, and secured an impressive 5.8 million viewers.
 * Hustle: eight series (2004–2012) for BBC One - total 48 episodes.[13] Series came to a natural end 17 February 2012.
 * Echo Beach: one series (2008) for ITV1 - total 12 episodes.
 * Moving Wallpaper: two series (2008–2009) for ITV1 - total 18 episodes.
 * HolbyBlue: two series (2007–2008) for BBC One - total 20 episodes.
 * History Cold: two series (2009-2010) for BBC Two. Produced by Shine TV in association with Red Planet.

Awards
2010