A major docu-drama for BBC1 was filmed in Malta over four weeks, spending an estimated Lm430,000 in labour, accommodation and allowances for the foreign crew, the Mediterranean Film Studios, location fees, catering services, supplies and material and a variety of ancillary services.
"A production of the sort - a high-quality documentary that uses all the elements associated with feature production, including extras, set construction and extensive local labour - is a promising prospective market for Malta, which could prove to be lucrative. It opens up the island as a location to a wider range of active production companies," the Malta Film Commission said.

This article was published by The Times July 14 2005. The full article can be read at timesofmalta.com.