Video has been a core component of Twitter for some time, with a number of products — including SnappyTV, Vine, and Periscope —  attracting broadcasters, journalists, and amateurs alike. But what about when Twitter accounts are transformed into actual TV shows?

Very British Problems, a Twitter account set up by freelance journalist Rob Temple with the sole purpose of poking fun at British habits and customs, has garnered north of 1 million followers since its inception in 2012. And it has just been greenlighted for a short TV series by U.K. broadcaster Channel 4, after it was optioned by London-based production company Alaska TV last year.

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