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Victorian Birmingham Reborn in Stafford for Cadbury Drama
16 Sep
Summary
- A new TV drama depicts the Cadbury brothers saving their cocoa business.
- Stafford's historic streets were transformed for 1860s Birmingham scenes.
- The series stars Toby Regbo, Harry Gilby, and Jessica Barden.
A new six-part television drama is set to illuminate the early history of the renowned Cadbury chocolate company. Titled "The Cadburys," the series focuses on the efforts of brothers Richard and George Cadbury. They are shown striving to rescue their family's failing cocoa business.
Their journey ultimately led to the creation of one of the world's most recognized confectionery brands. The drama stars Toby Regbo as Richard, Harry Gilby as George, and Jessica Barden as their sister Maria.
For the production, parts of the Midlands town of Stafford were meticulously transformed. Historic streets like Martin Street and St Martins Place were recreated to resemble Birmingham in the 1860s. Production company Fable Pictures expressed delight with the chosen location.
