TORONTO — CBC and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) announced today a new six-part TV series Stuff the British Stole, based on the ABC podcast of the same name from award-winning journalist Marc Fennell that launched on CBC Podcasts in fall 2021.
An Australia-Canada co-production, Stuff the British Stole is being co-produced by Wooden Horse, WildBear Entertainment and Cream Productions (Canada) for the ABC and the CBC.
With principal production funding from Screen Australia, the TV series is being financed with support from the Canada Media Fund, Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit, Ontario Creates and Content Mint.
The series begins filming this month and will air on ABC TV and ABC iview later this year and on CBC and CBC Gem in 2023, according to a press release. FremantleMedia will distribute the series globally.
“This series of history-mysteries will be a wild, entertaining and visually stunning story of some of the most remarkable treasures acquired through the years of the British Empire,” reads the press release.
“We’re thrilled to partner with the CBC and bring this captivating podcast to television screens across Australia and Canada. Marc Fennell is a phenomenal host, and we can’t wait to see the mysteries of each object unfold,” said Jennifer Collins, head of factual and culture at the ABC, in the release.
Sally Catto, CBC’s general manager of entertainment, factual and sports, said the CBC is excited to build on its partnership with ABC “and strengthen public broadcasting in both of our countries with this timely, authentic series that will open the eyes and minds of viewers while taking them on an entertaining journey through history.”
“Stuff the British Stole promises to give voice to those who have been colonised and its bold exploration of the impact of the British empire is timely and necessary to keep discussions of cultural colonialism ongoing,” said Screen Australia’s head of documentary, Alex West.
“We are excited to support Marc Fennell and his talented and passionate team in bringing his popular award-winning podcast to the screen in this Australia-Canada co-production.”
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