Adapted from the classic French novel by Emile Zola, The Paradise was the most watched autumn TV drama last year across its first five episodes with an average of 5.9 million viewers in the UK. The series has been recommissioned for a second series later this year. Set in the first department store in the 19th Century North East of England its' the story of the live and loves of the staff and their customers. Malagnini brings cinematic class to television with his elegant soundtrack performed by the BBC Concert Orchestra.