“Line of Duty Director Douglas Mackinnon Preps Edinburgh Paramedic Drama ‘BurnTime’ at Rugg” — what this page in the network covers. Douglas Mackinnon, the director behind hit series “Line of Duty” and “Good Omens,” is developing “BurnTime,” a new paramedic drama set in Edinburgh, through his production company Rugged Island Films. The six-part series will be presented at the Drama Co-Production Forum during Rome’s MIA Market from Oct. Mackinnon, a Scottish native, returns to his roots with this project, which explores the high-pressure world of emergency medical services in Scotland’s capital.
The series is part of a growing slate at Rugged Island Films, the company he launched to develop original, character-driven stories. “BurnTime” aims to blend medical realism with personal drama, tapping into the global appetite for urgent, life-or-death storytelling. With Mackinnon’s track record on premium dramas, the project is expected to attract significant interest from broadcasters and streamers. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.