The Seven Network announced on May 9 the first commission for its new television production company: 7Wonder.

Sky 1 HD in the United Kingdom has commissioned a four part documentary series from 7Wonder: Micky Flanagan Hits The Road (W/T).

Liza Abbott, CEO, 7Wonder said: “This is our first commission and we’re thrilled to be in production with such a strong series so soon from the 7Wonder launch. We couldn’t think of a better way to start than co-producing with Britain’s most popular comedian. That along with the fact that I am a middle-aged cyclist – it’s the perfect busman’s holiday.”

Brad Lyons, Network Director of Production, Seven Network commented: “This is a terrific achievement for a new company in a competitive market. This commissioning underlines our commitment to 7Wonder and Seven’s plans to build our presence in content creation.”

7Wonder – created earlier this year – is focusing on the creation of new television programmes and formats, initially for the United Kingdom television market, and is a joint venture between Seven, Alexandra Fraser, Liza Abbott and Simon Ellse. Alex was joint CEO at Maverick Television, responsible for the company’s creative output, for nearly two decades. Before joining Maverick, Liza was a key production executive at ITV in the United Kingdom.

The formation of 7Wonder builds on Seven’s leadership in the creation and production of highly successful programming, including Home and Away, My Kitchen Rules, Border Security, A Place To Call Home, House Rules and Packed to the Rafters.

7Wonder also follows the company’s formation of the new 7Beyond joint venture with Beyond International which focuses on the creation and development of new programmes and formats for the United States television market. Seven’s original formats and produced programmes are sold into more than 130 markets around the word.