Go Button Media is set to return to the echoes of World War II, announcing a fifth season of its long-running hit series Secret Nazi Bases, with investment from UKTV. The new six-part season will begin production this summer, with delivery slated for spring 2027. International distribution (excluding the UK and Canada) remains with long-time partner DCD Rights, whose global efforts have made Secret Nazi Bases a worldwide success. Across its first four seasons, the series has been licensed in … [Read more...] about UKTV invests in Season 5 of Go Button Media’s Secret Nazi Bases
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FIFTH SEASON secures broadcasters for Hawco Productions’ Saint-Pierre
Global film and TV studio FIFTH SEASON has inked a wave of sales for the first season of Saint-Pierre (10 x 45’), Hawco Productions’ police procedural commissioned by CBC in Canada and starring Josephine Jobert (Death in Paradise), Allan Hawco (Republic of Doyle, Caught, Jack Ryan) and James Purefoy (Rome, Sex Education, The Following). Saint-Pierre first premiered in Canada on CBC and CBC Gem in winter 2025, with the first season ranking as CBC’s most-watched series of 2025 and one of the top … [Read more...] about FIFTH SEASON secures broadcasters for Hawco Productions’ Saint-Pierre
Ex-UKTV/Dave commissioners launch new comedy content creation label Square Pears
Ex-UKTV/Dave commissioners Iain Coyle and Joe McVey have announced the launch of their new comedy content creation label Square Pears. The new outfit is partnered with Nest Productions, with Derek Drennan and Stew Batt appointed as MDs and Marisa Erftemeijer as Head of Production. With a focus on producing comedy and entertainment content for brands, influencers and traditional broadcast media, they will use their extensive network of contacts in the broadcast world to bring their expertise to … [Read more...] about Ex-UKTV/Dave commissioners launch new comedy content creation label Square Pears
BBC Studios to launch Outrageous at MIPCOM
BBC Studios has announced that the stars of Outrageous, the brand-new drama from Firebird Pictures, co-commissioned by UKTV and BritBox International, will head to Mipcom to launch the series. On screen stars Bessie Carter (Bridgerton), Joanna Vanderham (Crime), Joshua Sasse (Love is in the Air, Galavant) and James Purefoy (The Veil, Malpractice), will be joined in Cannes by the shows writer and creator Sarah Williams (Small Island, Flesh and Blood, The Long Song) and Executive Producer from … [Read more...] about BBC Studios to launch Outrageous at MIPCOM
UKTV has announced the commission of the brand-new series, Mudtown, for its leading crime drama channel, Alibi.
UKTV today announces the commission of the brand-new series, Mudtown (6x1 hour), for its leading crime drama channel, Alibi. The six-part series is a co-commission with Welsh language free-to-air channel S4C and All3Media International. The series is produced by Severn Screen and has begun filming, shooting back-to-back in both English and Welsh language. Mudtown centres around life at Newport’s Magistrates Court. This gripping new drama is written by exciting new writing duo Hannah … [Read more...] about UKTV has announced the commission of the brand-new series, Mudtown, for its leading crime drama channel, Alibi.
UKTV’s first foray into Korean formats with commission of groundbreaking gameshow Battle in the Box for Dave and UKTV Play from Interstellar
UKTV announced Battle in The Box (8x60'), a ground-breaking new comedy reality gameshow for award-winning entertainment channel Dave and free streaming service UKTV Play. Produced by Interstellar, the new series is based on a hit Korean format from Seoul based format agency Something Special, and will be hosted by Jimmy Carr. Battle in the Box will see pairs of comics and some of the nation’s favourite celebrities battle it out for pride, prizes and most importantly floorspace, in this … [Read more...] about UKTV’s first foray into Korean formats with commission of groundbreaking gameshow Battle in the Box for Dave and UKTV Play from Interstellar
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