Wonderhood Studios have been commissioned by Channel 4 to produce a premium factual documentary on the Salisbury poisonings.
Following the BAFTA success of ‘Evacuation’ for Channel 4, Wonderhood have been commissioned to bring to life the events of 2018 in the cathedral city of Salisbury where two people were poisoned by Novichok.
Samantha Anstiss, Chief Creative Officer at Wonderhood Studios, said “It’s an honour to tell this increasingly urgent story of how Putin’s deadly nerve agents struck at the heart of Britain. This series will unravel the enduring human impact of the attack and the hidden spy thriller that comes to a tragic, real-world conclusion. Through the eyes of front line and dogged investigative journalists, we’ll follow the harrowing revelations that put them on the front lines of uncovering this unprecedented attack. As these events unfolded, it became a defining moment for the West—a wake-up call to Putin’s blatant disregard for international order.”
Sacha Mirzoeff, Senior Documentaries and Factual Entertainment Commissioner at Channel 4, said “As the public inquiry concludes and the true impact of the Salisbury poisonings becomes clear, this series arrives at a pivotal moment. This is a story that goes beyond the gripping headlines that held the nation’s attention in 2018, uncovering the deeper truths behind the investigation that revealed the would-be assassins. The series not only follows the twists of an international spy thriller but also sheds light on the enduring toll this series of events took on those on the frontline.”