Zen
Series Overview
Zen is a British television mini series produced by Left Bank Pictures for the BBC, co-produced with WGBH Boston for its Masterpiece anthology series, Mediaset and ZDF. It stars Rufus Sewell and Caterina Murino and is based on the Aurelio Zen detective novels by Michael Dibdin. The series was filmed on location in Italy, but the dialogue is in English. The series, which comprises three 90-minute films, was broadcast in the United Kingdom on Sunday evenings from 2 January 2011 on BBC One. The three films were based on the books Vendetta, Cabal and Ratking.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 3 Episodes
90 min per episode
2011 – 2011
Premiered: Sun, Jan 2, 2011
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Ratking”
After industrialist and political party funder Ruggerio Miletti is kidnapped, the Ministry turn to Aurelio Zen, to get him back alive at any cost.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Zen Learns the Truth about Arianna & Ruspanti - Zen, Episode 2 Cabal Preview - BBC OneOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-01-06
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthew Read, Rebecca Eaton, Andy Harries
Department Leadership Roster
Rebecca Eaton
Producer
Andy Harries
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Zen about?
Zen is a British television mini series produced by Left Bank Pictures for the BBC, co-produced with WGBH Boston for its Masterpiece anthology series, Mediaset and ZDF. It stars Rufus Sewell and Caterina Murino and is based on the Aurelio Zen detective novels by Michael Dibdin. The series was filmed on location in Italy, but the dialogue is in English. The series, which comprises three 90-minute films, was broadcast in the United Kingdom on Sunday evenings from 2 January 2011 on BBC One. The three films were based on the books Vendetta, Cabal and Ratking.
How many seasons does Zen have?
Zen comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Zen?
Key cast members in Zen include Rufus Sewell, Caterina Murino, Stanley Townsend, Ben Miles, Ed Stoppard.
Who created or directed Zen?
Zen was developed and directed by Not specified.