RAGDOLL: UKTV ANNOUNCE NEW SIX-PART THRILLER FOR ALIBI

UKTV announce the commission of the new modern-day Faustian thriller Ragdoll (6x60), based on the novel by Daniel Cole, for its crime drama pay TV channel Alibi.

Six people have been murdered, dismembered and sewn into the shape of one grotesque body - nicknamed the 'Ragdoll'. Assigned to the shocking case are DS Nathan Rose, recently reinstated to the London Met; his best friend and boss, DI Emily Baxter; and the unit's new recruit, DC Lake Edmunds.

The 'Ragdoll Killer' taunts the police by sending them a list of his next victims, with Rose's name among them. And with those victims to protect, our heroes soon come under intense public scrutiny. A darkly funny, gruesomely imaginative serial killer thriller, Ragdoll also captures the fascinating but flawed friends struggling with the consequences of institutionalisation and trauma.

Philippa Collie Cousins, Commissioning Editor, Drama, UKTV says: "Ragdoll is a dystopian, mesmerising, wickedly funny piece of hard-boiled detective screen fiction. It invites the audience into a timeless world of crime thriller, sending us on a rollercoaster ride with flawed, compelling Rose, his best friend/cop partner Baxter and rookie Edmunds. Together, they tread a maverick route to the truth in a broken world, with touches of Raymond Chandler meets Tina Fey in their memorable banter. Beautifully designed, this atmospheric project mirrors the pure evil, suspense and attention to detail of Silence of the Lambs."

Emma Ayech, channel director for Alibi adds: "I am thrilled to be bringing this exciting series to Alibi and to be working with such great partners in Sid Gentle Films and AMC. Ragdoll is a dark and twisty murder mystery that will hook our viewers with its macabre sense of humour and addictive plot; it will be a great addition to our growing slate of brand-new British crime drama."

Filming will commence in Spring 2021 around London and air in late 2021. Cast will be announced at a later date.