{
  "id": 12717948,
  "title": "A bittersweet family drama takes shape in our first look at Britbox's The Cadburys",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/a-bittersweet-family-drama-takes-shape-in-our-first-look-at-britboxs",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T18:35:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The A.V. Club",
    "slug": "the-a-v-club",
    "url": "https://www.avclub.com/the-cadburys-britbox-limited-series"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A limited series titled \"The Cadburys\" is set to grace Britbox in 2027, promising viewers a delectable foray into the world of chocolate. Created by the talented Chloë Mi Lin Ewart, who is also known for her work on \"All Creatures Great and Small,\" this series delves into the intriguing and tumultuous rise of the famous Cadbury family. Executive producers Freddie Highmore, a former Charlie and the Chocolate Factory star, and the ensemble cast bring to life the struggles of the eldest sons of the Cadbury family as they fight to save their father's failing cocoa business in the 19th century, by persuading people that adding sugar to chocolate is a delightful idea.\n\nThe cast includes a diverse array of talented actors, such as Toby Regbo, Harry Gilby, Jessica Barden, Felicity Montagu, Adam Hashmi, Oli Green, Alexander Butler, Poppy Gilbert, Ben Hardy, Pearce Quigley, Joanna Scanlan, and Mathew Baynton, who all portray a variety of characters, including rival chocolate mogul Joseph Rowntree. Despite the period costumes that the actors wear, the photos from the set reveal that they manage to keep their outfits free from any chocolate stains.\n\nAlthough it remains uncertain if the series will touch upon the infamous invention of the Cadbury Creme Egg, audiences can still look forward to a rich and bittersweet exploration of British prestige television.",
  "summary": "Six-episode period drama The Cadburys traces the rise of the British chocolatier family's confectionery empire.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}