Written and directed by Wolf Hall creator, Peter Kosminsky the drama will be 'fact inspired'.
Stories of young British who are lured in and travel to Syria to join ISIS is another sad reality that is becoming ever-prevalent in UK society. Since 2014, Kosminsky has been extensively researching these journeys, why and how they take place, the consequences and devastating effects. The drama will recount the tale of four men and four women who undertake this journey, leaving their lives behind to become a member of this terrorist organisation.
"After a year of extensive research, Peter has written a fascinating fictional story that sheds light on an unknown and unimaginable world,” Beth Willis, head of drama at Channel 4 explained, “This is a deeply authentic drama through which we are able to question and confront an incredibly complex, divisive and urgent global issue.”
The yet untitled drama will consist of four 60 minute episodes and will air on Channel 4 and National Geograpic Channel globally. The joint partnership between Channel 4 and Nat Geo is set to take to the airwaves at the beginning of next year with the respective broadcasters insisting that the drama is "timely and dramatic".
Carolyn Bernstein, head of global scripted development at Nat Geo explained their proud involvement in the ISIS project and their faith in Kosminsky's work; "National Geographic has always been on the forefront of covering the complexities of war in our documentary features and series. Peter’s scripts take that same bold, unblinking approach to telling the fact-based stories of young Isis recruits and offer an authentic and nuanced look inside one of the most serious global threats we face today.”
An exact date for the drama is yet to be announced.