BBC Two has commissioned Great Indian Railway Journeys, a brand new series from Boundless, part of FremantleMedia UK.This follows the success of Great British Railway Journeys, Great Continental Railway Journeys and Great American Railroad Journeys, all presented by Michael Portillo. With a century-old Bradshaw’s Handbook of Indian, Foreign and Colonial Travel tucked under his arm, Michael will embark on a brand new railway adventure through a land of majestic mountains, scorching desert and … [Read more...] about Great Indian Railway Journeys
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FMI acquires global distribution rights to WWI documentary series
FremantleMedia International has acquired the global distribution rights (excluding UK) to World War One documentary series Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo (5 x 30’). It is produced by Boundless, part of FremantleMedia UK for BBC Two (UK). Building on the success of the Great Continental Railway Journeys series, Michael Portillo marks the centenary of the First World War by uncovering the central role the railways played in securing victory, repatriating … [Read more...] about FMI acquires global distribution rights to WWI documentary series
MIPTV: FremantleMedia unveils a new slate of formats
Cannes – FremantleMedia is showcasing a slate of hit original formats in a variety of genres at this year’s MIPTV. The slate includes The Netherlands’ prime time game show Everybody Dance Now; cross-genre dating game Perfect Score - created and executive produced by Scott St. John, set to launch on The CW in the U.S.; matchmaking-centric programmes The Year of Making Love by Fever Media; Date with Fate; reality series The Intern - created by FremantleMedia UK label … [Read more...] about MIPTV: FremantleMedia unveils a new slate of formats
