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Czech Television rural drama rollout

Overview

In early July 2026 Czech Television announced the six‑episode detective miniseries Hec, set in the fictional village of Kouty and slated for an autumn broadcast. Written and directed by Michal Samir and produced by Up&Up Production, the series blends a criminal investigation with family drama, emphasizing psychological depth and generational conflict. Creative producer Alena Müllerová highlighted the story’s focus on a body discovered in a ruined wooden church, and filming took place in the Chomutov district locales of Louchov and Domašín. The cast includes Petra Hřebíčková, Juraj Loj, Stanislav Majer, Milena Steinmasslová, Jan Hájek, Jana Plodková, Jaromír Dulava and Tomáš Jeřábek.

A few weeks later the broadcaster added a classic 1980s comedy starring Miloš Kopecký and Vlastimil Brodský, written by Zdeněk Svěrák and directed by František Filip, to its summer schedule for senior viewers. At the same time it unveiled the eight‑part family drama Jobovka, directed by Jan Hřebejk and written by Matěj Dadák, to debut in 2027. The series follows the Baránek family as they move from Prague to the remote village of Pleština, confronting local traditions, old grudges and the challenges of countryside life. Filming in July took place at the historic Točník Castle, with a cast that includes Jiří Havelka, Antonie Martinec Formanová, Jiří Schmitzer and Petra Hřebíčková.

Both programmes underline Czech Television’s strategy of expanding rural‑focused storytelling and showcasing contemporary Czech talent across genres.

Entities

Ondřej Vetchý · Czech Television · Petra Hřebíčková · Jan Hřebejk · Točník Castle

Timeline

  1. 21 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Czech TV rolls out new series 'Jobovka' and airs popular comedy film on Prima

    Czech TV launches the drama series Jobovka, filmed at Točník Castle, and airs the popular comedy film Bezva ženská na krku on Prima, starring Petra Hřebíčková and Ondřej Vetchý.

  2. 30 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Czech Television schedules classic comedy for seniors and launches new rural drama series

    Czech Television will air a classic 1980s comedy for seniors and debut Jan Hřebejk's new series “Jobovka,” a contemporary drama about a Prague family moving to a rural village.

  3. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Czech Television to air new rural detective miniseries “Hec” this autumn

    Czech Television will broadcast the six‑part rural detective miniseries Hec in autumn 2026, written and directed by Michal Samir and produced by Up&Up Production, featuring a cast led by Petra Hřebíčková.

Sources

berounsky.denik.cz · borovan.cz · golfcourses.pl · krajskelisty.cz · mediaguru.cz · medialne.trend.sk · pracovna.aktualne.cz · tri-travel.com · tvguru.cz