The three-part series is written by Mick Ford, and directed by Justin Chadwick. It is adapted from the Dirk Kurbjuweit book of the same name.[1] It is produced by Wild Mercury and Capricorn Productions for Amazon Prime Video.[2] It is executive produced by Derek Wax and Frances Flannery for Wild Mercury, Suzanne Reid for Capricorn Productions, Mick Ford and Justin Chadwick, the producer is Matt Brown.[3] The cast confirmed in March 2024 is led by Martin Compston alongside Anjli Mohindra with Solly McLeod, James Cosmo, Maureen Beattie and Anneika Rose.[4]