Britannia Low

TEEN music drama Britannia High has been AXED — after just one series.

The much-hyped £2million show, created by Strictly Come Dancing judge Arlene Phillips and Take That songwriter Gary Barlow, has been ditched due to poor ratings.

It centred around the lives and dreams of kids at a drama school.

[...]

They sang tunes written by 37-year-old Gary, Take That bandmate Mark Owen and Robbie Williams’ former musical partner Guy Chambers.

The show also featured high- profile celebrity appearances from guest stars including Boyzone and Girls Aloud’s Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh.

TV bosses had high hopes for the show.

[...]

“Sadly the stories of these youngsters vying for their dreams didn’t seem to capture viewers’ imagination.

“The credit crunch is affecting everything, not least TV. A second series of Britannia High was just not viable.”

Fuente: The Sun