The two companies will co-produce 1536, a six-episode series based on Ava Pickett’s acclaimed West End play. “We’re elated to partner with Ava Pickett and the BBC to bring her first television series to life. The series will be produced by Drama Republic, which is part of the Mediawan Group. Manners will also executive produce alongside Jude Liknaitzky, Roanna Benn, Rebecca de Souza, Chloe Beeson for Drama Republic, and Anna Ferguson for the BBC. Will you be watching HBO and the BBC's new Tudor drama '1536'?