[GaryB]

Following the remake of Survivors, the Beeb have announced that they are going to remake Day Of The Triffids:

BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Triffids returning to television

The Day of the Triffids to be remade by BBC | Media | guardian.co.uk

[IAN P]

Booo,bring back Howard Keel.

[redshift50]

What next,Blakes 7 ?,

[brian s]

Originally Posted by IAN P

Booo,bring back Howard Keel.

And Carole Ann Ford

Cheers
Bri

[chambeaj]

Originally Posted by redshift50

What next,Blakes 7 ?,

Blake's 7 poised for Sky comeback

BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Blake's 7 poised for Sky comeback

[brian s]

Originally Posted by chambeaj

Blake's 7 poised for Sky comeback

BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Blake's 7 poised for Sky comeback

I'll believe it when I see it.

Bri

[Artie Fufkin]

Freaking triffids scared the bejeesus outta me when I was a little kid. I remember thinking that Dr Who was funny at the time whereas triffids were real and nasty and would get me one day.

A remake will suck.

[brian s]

Originally Posted by Artie Fufkin

Freaking triffids scared the bejeesus outta me when I was a little kid. I remember thinking that Dr Who was funny at the time whereas triffids were real and nasty and would get me one day.

A remake will suck.

I suspect you'd find either version a bit like Dr Who if you saw them now.

All the best
Bri

[GYRODEC1]

Hi

Me too. First time I watched this series in the 80's I was a bit scarred as well. Especially that strange noise spooky noise that the Triffids used to make.

If the BBC do remake, I hope it will be as good or even better than the original.

Great series though.

[denzyl]

Remaking the day of the triffids are you sure or is this story a plant

[Kebabhead]

Remake more like an update

Hopefully the SFX will be better and they will be more mobile

Wonder if they will be able to climb stairs

[Wild Weasel]

It's a bit similar to Survivors though. Except most people are blind and there's 15 foot killer plants scuttling around.

[Pincho Paxton]

Funny, but every time I make a post on here it happens a week later... I posted that a remake would be good last week. Not a BBC remake though, but a film. Now where are my Black Bar overlays?

[Sick Boy]

80's Tiffids still looks and sounds good, triffids aside anyway. A remake could be good but i suspect will not be scary enough.

Only using the new survivors as a yard stick.

[IAN P]

Just carry a super squirter when you go outside.

No problem with those pesky plants.

[Rasczak]

Considering the Triffids emerged from behind the Iron Curtain (after being bred in bulk) and the blindness was caused by all the chemical warheads that the superpowers had placed in orbit - it will be interesting to see how they update this for the 21st Century.

That said if they set it in the near future there will probably be another Cold War with Russia the way things are going

[brian s]

Cast announced.

SFX: the leading science fiction, fantasy and horror magazine

[soundstory]

That's a very promising cast. some big hitters there

[krish]

Here's the Feb 09 press release from the Beeb ...

BBC - Press Office - The Day Of The Triffids attracts all-star cast to BBC One:

The Day Of The Triffids attracts all-star cast to BBC One
Date: 11.02.2009

Dougray Scott, Joely Richardson, Brian Cox, Vanessa Redgrave, Eddie Izzard and Jason Priestley star in The Day Of The Triffids, written by Patrick Harbinson (ER, Law & Order).

This epic, apocalyptic and futuristic two-part drama is a co-production between Power and Canadian producer Prodigy Pictures for BBC One.

Currently in production for transmission later this year, this exciting, fast-paced drama is based on John Wyndham's best-selling post-apocalyptic novel, The Day Of The Triffids, published in 1951.

In the not too distant future, man's search for an alternative fuel supply leads him to uncover the ominous Triffid, a crop now cultivated for its fuel that seems to have a life of its own.

But when spectators gather worldwide for a much anticipated solar storm, billions are left blinded and the few sighted survivors watch as society collapses into chaos.

The Triffids, meanwhile, find their way out of captivity. Free to roam the planet with a fatal sting, and a retributive taste for human flesh, the Triffids begin rapid breeding.

Now Dr Bill Masen (Dougray Scott) must lead the brave in their epic battle against the Triffids' reign of terror in what could be the last days of mankind.

Justin Bodle, Executive Producer, Power says: "We are enormously excited to have secured this stellar cast for The Day Of The Triffids. Together with its amazing effects and iconic locations, it will deliver the drama mini-series event of 2009."

Julie Gardner, Head of Drama, BBC Wales, adds: "The incredible cast lined-up for The Day Of The Triffids is testament to the quality of Patrick Harbinson's script. We hope audiences, both old and new, will be captivated by this modern take of John Wyndham's classic best-selling novel."

The confirmed cast list includes: Dougray Scott as Bill Masen; Joely Richardson as Jo Playton; Brian Cox as Dennis Masen; Vanessa Redgrave as Durrant; Eddie Izzard as Torrence and Jason Priestley as Coker.

Filming in the South-East of England until April for transmission later this year, The Day Of The Triffids is a Power production for BBC One.

The Executive Producer is Justin Bodle (Power); Stephen Smallwood is the producer (Murphy's Law) and the director is Nick Copus (The Summit, EastEnders).

Further Executive Producers are Jay Firestone (Prodigy Pictures) and Julie Gardner (BBC).

The Day Of The Triffids is part of the broad mix of dramas commissioned for BBC One for transmission in 2009 which includes Occupation, Small Island, Emma and Sherlock.

The Day Of The Triffids is also being shown on BBC HD – the BBC's High Definition channel available through Freesat, Sky and Virgin Media. With up to five times more detail than standard definition television, HD gives you exceptionally vivid colours and crisp pictures to make The Day Of The Triffids a truly cinematic TV experience.

Notes to Editors

The Day of The Triffids was adapted by BBC Radio in 1953, 1957 and 1968.

A BBC Television production followed in 1981, starring John Duttine as Bill Masen; repeated on BBC Four in 2006/7.

In 2001 writer Lance Dann adapted the series in two hour-long episodes for the BBC World Service.

IMDB ("The Day of the Triffids" (2009)) have a "Release Date" of 30 August 2009 (UK)

[IAN P]

The original has been on BBC4 the last coulpe of days, actually a pretty good show.

Would've mentioned it sooner but my hard drive failed last week. Damn annoying.

[soundstory]

Danny Boyle has said that he was inspired by the BBC Triffids whilst making 28 Days Later & you can certainly see where.

[raigraphixs]

Enjoyed episodes 3+4

I missed a bit, why was he in handcuffs and also why did the blind man who was cuffed to him have the key in his pocket?

[domtheone]

Originally Posted by raigraphixs

Enjoyed episodes 3+4

I missed a bit, why was he in handcuffs and also why did the blind man who was cuffed to him have the key in his pocket?

He was running down some stairs and some peeps laid some traps. He fell over one of them and they took him hostage (ish).

[krish]

Eddie Izzard just mentioned on Radio 5 live that this two-parter will air 28th-29th December

[Alan CD]

Originally Posted by denzyl

Remaking the day of the triffids are you sure or is this story a plant

- Good one!

I've only read the book.

[krish]

... and now here's the podcast of Izzard on Mayo's show earlier

BBC - Podcasts - Daily Mayo

Eddie Izzard, 04 Dec 09
Duration: 40 mins

Eddie Izzard is best known for his quirky, whimsical stand-up style, and sometimes transvestism. In recent years he's made a series of appearances in Hollywood films in both comic and more series roles - and stared in the American TV series 'The Riches'. He showed a different side to his talents earlier this year when he ran 43 marathons in 51 days for charity. He came in to talk to Simon about his new dvd.

downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/mayo/mayo_20091204-1628b.mp3
<--- Triffids chat starts at ~12:20

[soundstory]

Originally Posted by krish

Eddie Izzard just mentioned on Radio 5 live that this two-parter will air 28th-29th December

That's great news, maybe something decent to watch over xmas

[raigraphixs]

First look at Dougray Scott, Joely Richardson, Brian Cox, Vanessa Redgrave, Eddie Izzard and Jason Priestley.

[GYRODEC1]

I just hope they won't be using any CGI as it will look a bit cheap or artificial. Even though the original series was done on a tight budget I prefer the original 'Day Of The Triffids'. At least there was no CGI in those days and they looked more realistic.

[unique]

Originally Posted by GYRODEC1

I just hope they won't be using any CGI as it will look a bit cheap or artificial. Even though the original series was done on a tight budget I prefer the original 'Day Of The Triffids'. At least there was no CGI in those days and they looked more realistic.

how do you expect them to make a show about giant walking plants that kill/eat people in the year 2009 and make it seem realistic without using cgi or giving all the viewers loads of hallucinogens?

even with all the cgi in the world, who is going to believe a story about man eating plants that walk about in this day and age? even the strongest global warming supporters would surely find that a stretch of the imagination