Amelia Dimoldenberg Is Developing a 'Skins'-Style Drama for the BBC
Amelia Dimoldenberg is developing a young adult drama series for the BBC, which she describes as "my version of Skins." She revealed the project in an interview at the Edinburgh TV Festival on 25 August 2026, where she was a headline speaker on the opening day. Deadline
Dimoldenberg is writing the series herself. It has not been officially greenlit by the BBC, meaning the broadcaster has not yet committed to producing it. She told the festival that creating a television series had always been a dream of hers. Deadline
The comparison to Skins is a deliberate one. Skins was a Channel 4 drama that ran from 2007 to 2013 and became known for launching the careers of Nicholas Hoult, Jack O'Connell, and Kaya Scodelario. By invoking the show, Dimoldenberg is signalling the tone and ambition of what she wants to build: a youth-focused ensemble drama. Deadline
The BBC project is not her only screen venture in the works. Dimoldenberg also has a romantic comedy in development with Amazon MGM Studios' Orion Pictures. Both projects sit at the development stage, which in the television and film industry means scripts and deals are being shaped but nothing has been fully funded or scheduled for production. Deadline
Dimoldenberg is best known as the creator and host of Chicken Shop Date, the web series in which she interviews celebrities over fast food in a format that blends awkward comedy with a mock-romantic setup. A move into scripted drama would mark a shift from interviewer to author of fictional stories for television.
The Edinburgh TV Festival, where she made the announcement, is an annual industry event running from 25 to 28 August 2026. Dimoldenberg spoke on day one, sharing the bill with Gary Lineker, who appeared back-to-back with her on the afternoon programme. Deadline Edinburgh News Edinburgh TV Festival
For viewers, the key detail is patience. A project in development with no greenlight can take months or years to reach screens, or it may not reach them at all. What Dimoldenberg has confirmed is that the writing is under way and the BBC is the home she has in mind.
