BBC nabs NRK's 'Lilyhammer'

LONDON -- The BBC has nabbed another Scandinavian drama skein -- Norwegian pubcaster NRK's breakout hit "Lilyhammer," which bowed inside the U.S. on Netflix. The eight-parter stars Stevie Van Zandt as NY mobster Frank 'The Fixer' Tagliano who moves to Norwegian incorporated inside a witness moving plan. In Blighty, "Lilyhammer" will air on trendy web BBC4, whose signature shows include Danish dramas "The Killing" and "Borgen," both created by Danish pubcaster DR. Henrik Pabst, director of worldwide format acquisition and regional sales director Scandinavia, Benelux, U.K., at distributor SevenOne Worldwide, mentioned: "Wow! Just what a series. First the acquisition to Netflix as well as the outstanding launch in Norwegian -- scoring a thrilling-time high for just about any Norwegian drama series -- now most significantly off it'll be airing round the BBC.""Lilyhammer" bowed on NHK lately drawing 998,000 audiences, an audience share of 56%.BBC purchases topper Sue Deeks known towards the skein as "fresh, funny and offbeat.""Lilyhammer" is produced by Norwegian shingle Rubicon in colaboration with SevenOne Worldwide.The other day the BBC introduced it had bought the second quantity of "Borgen." Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com