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Pete Doherty: the drama, coming soon to the BBC

Pete Doherty
Troubadour poet Pete Doherty has attracted the eye of Auntie. Photograph: PR

The BBC wants its own version of Channel 4's Skins. According to The Sun, Auntie is commissioning a youth drama about the dark side of the music industry. And they have turned to none other than former drug addict Pete Doherty. A BBC source told the Sun: "Beeb bosses think Pete has a creative streak that will produce great TV. He's seen it all as a hell-raising rock star so they want his experiences written in."

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