SYNOPSIS: Suzan-Lori Parks, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of "Topdog/Underdog," is executive producer and showrunner for this upcoming season of the first-ever, definitive scripted miniseries on the life of Aretha Franklin, the universally acclaimed "Queen of Soul." Starring Grammy-, Tony- and Emmy Award-winning and double-Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo as Aretha and Emmy- and Tony Award-winning Courtney B. Vance as C.L. Franklin, the anthology series will explore Aretha's musical genius, incomparable career, and the immeasurable impact and lasting influence she has had around the world. The legendary singer is one of the world's bestselling musical artists of all time, with more than 75 million records sold globally during her career.
BROADCAST TIME: Wednesdays at 21:00 from 30 June (8 x 60”), ends 11 August 2021 (First two episodes double billed)
