“11 September 2001: any available community buildings will be converted into shelters. And, with thousands of passengers arriving at any minute, the town is asking for help with… well anything you can do!”

Come From Away has, thanks to its utterly inspiring true story, made people’s hearts swell (and eyes fill with tears) the whole world over since its theatrical debut in 2013.

Now, at long last, the filmed version of the Tony and Olivier Award-winning hit musical is coming to our TV screens to bring us a much-needed dose of hope – and just in time for autumn, too.

Come From Away: the world’s most hopeful musical is finally coming to TV screens this autumn