Cadbury's Sweet Empire: A New Drama Unfolds

A new six-part period drama, tentatively titled "Chocolate Wars," is in development, with a planned premiere in 2027 on BritBox and UKTV's U and U&Drama platforms. The series draws inspiration from the 2010 historical book of the same name by Deborah Cadbury, a descendant of the famous chocolate dynasty. It will delve into the 19th-century establishment of the Cadbury family's confectionery empire. Set in 1860s Birmingham, the drama focuses on brothers Richard and George Cadbury as they navigate their family's struggling cocoa business. The narrative explores their ambition to transform Cadbury's into a world-renowned confectioner, highlighting their journey of collaboration and innovation in inventing chocolate as we know it. Produced by Fable Pictures in association with Freddie Highmore's Alfresco Pictures, the series is being written by Chloë Mi Lin Ewart. Filming is scheduled to commence this summer in Birmingham, UK, with Sony Pictures Television handling worldwide sales. Creative UK has provided regional support for the production.