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Lenny Abrahamson to Direct BBC’s “You Are Here” Adaptation

4/25/2026

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Lenny Abrahamson will direct the BBC adaptation of David Nicholls' 2024 novel “You Are Here.”
Filming of the series begins in July 2026 across the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District and North York Moors.
The project reunites Lenny Abrahamson with Element Pictures, a partnership that started with his 2004 debut feature.
David Nicholls has discussed the adaptation, with his screenwriting role still unconfirmed.
The BBC, Element and Fremantle declined comment.

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Story summary

Lenny Abrahamson will direct the BBC adaptation of David Nicholls' 2024 novel “You Are Here.”
Filming of the series begins in July 2026 across the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District and North York Moors.
The project reunites Lenny Abrahamson with Element Pictures, a partnership that started with his 2004 debut feature.
David Nicholls has discussed the adaptation, with his screenwriting role still unconfirmed.
The BBC, Element and Fremantle declined comment.