BBC nabs NRK's 'Lilyhammer'

LONDON -- The BBC has nabbed another Scandinavian drama skein -- Norwegian pubcaster NRK's breakout hit "Lilyhammer," which bowed within the U.S. on Netflix. The eight-parter stars Stevie Van Zandt as NY mobster Frank 'The Fixer' Tagliano who moves to Norwegian included in a witness moving plan. In Blighty, "Lilyhammer" will air on trendy web BBC4, whose signature shows include Danish dramas "The Killing" and "Borgen," both produced by Danish pubcaster DR. Henrik Pabst, director of worldwide format acquisition and regional sales director Scandinavia, Benelux, U.K., at distributor SevenOne Worldwide, stated: "Wow! Exactly what a series. First the purchase to Netflix and also the outstanding launch in Norwegian -- scoring an exciting-time high for any Norwegian drama series -- and today most importantly off it will likely be airing around the BBC.""Lilyhammer" bowed on NHK recently drawing 998,000 audiences, a crowd share of 56%.BBC purchases topper Sue Deeks referred to the skein as "fresh, funny and offbeat.""Lilyhammer" is created by Norwegian shingle Rubicon in colaboration with SevenOne Worldwide.A week ago the BBC introduced it had bought the 2nd number of "Borgen." Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com