The BBC are on a post-apocalyptic kick at the moment. We've just been given Survivors (a remake of the '70s series about a 'flu pandemic that kills 90% of the world's population), and now The Day Of The Triffids is being remade. Yes, again. A new two-part 90-minute drama, based on John Wyndham's classic 1951 novel, is moving ahead for transmission in 2009. This will be the sixth BBC adaptation of the sci-fi tale, after four radio plays and the classic 1981 TV series. It was also adapted into a popular 1962 film.The Day Of The Triffids '09 is being written by Patrick Harbinson (ER, Law & Order), and will again involve man-eating plants that start to takeover the world when most of the human population are blinded by a meteor shower.
Julie Gardner, Head Of Drama, BBC Wales:
"The Day Of The Triffids is a classic title. I'm excited that its powerful story is being remade for television. We're hoping to attract a legion of fans as well as give nightmares to a new generation of viewers."
Justin Bodle, Executive Producer:
"This is an enormously exciting project for us. Armed with a fantastic contemporary and highly topical script, based on Wyndham's cult classic, we look forward to delivering a major drama event for a 21st century audience."
