Here’s an exclusive peek at “The Big Flower Fight,” Netflix’s new unscripted competition format which launches on May 18.
Produced by ITV Studios-backed MultiStory Media, the eight-part series sees 10 creative teams square off in a contest to create huge flower installations. The series is hosted by “What We Do In The Shadows” star Natasia Demetriou and Vic Reeves.
In each episode, the teams are tasked with creating a larger-than-life sculpture, competing to design and build the biggest, most outlandish and beautiful displays possible from flowers and other natural materials — all while staving off elimination for one more week.
With a conservationist theme, the participants are encouraged to think about plants that give back to the environment — such as pollinating, insect-friendly species.
The trailer offers the first glimpse of the 10 creative duos taking part in the competition, who come from the U.S., Denmark, U.K. and Ireland. The...
Produced by ITV Studios-backed MultiStory Media, the eight-part series sees 10 creative teams square off in a contest to create huge flower installations. The series is hosted by “What We Do In The Shadows” star Natasia Demetriou and Vic Reeves.
In each episode, the teams are tasked with creating a larger-than-life sculpture, competing to design and build the biggest, most outlandish and beautiful displays possible from flowers and other natural materials — all while staving off elimination for one more week.
With a conservationist theme, the participants are encouraged to think about plants that give back to the environment — such as pollinating, insect-friendly species.
The trailer offers the first glimpse of the 10 creative duos taking part in the competition, who come from the U.S., Denmark, U.K. and Ireland. The...
- 5/4/2020
- by Tim Dams
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Netflix’s swelling ranks of commissioners in the UK is about to grow even further with the addition of an executive who played a vital role in bringing Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s smash hit comedy Fleabag to the screen.
Deadline can reveal that Chris Sussman will join the streamer next month as director of the UK scripted team, reporting to vice president of content, Anne Mensah.
It follows a spell of more than three years running the comedy unit at BBC Studios. During his time at the BBC’s commercial production arm, he oversaw shows including This Country, Famalam and Inside No 9.
Prior to that, Sussman worked as a BBC comedy commissioner for five years and responsible for ordering the first series of BBC Three’s Fleabag, the runaway global hit that was later picked up by Amazon and bagged four Emmys for its second season last month. His other credits include Rev,...
Deadline can reveal that Chris Sussman will join the streamer next month as director of the UK scripted team, reporting to vice president of content, Anne Mensah.
It follows a spell of more than three years running the comedy unit at BBC Studios. During his time at the BBC’s commercial production arm, he oversaw shows including This Country, Famalam and Inside No 9.
Prior to that, Sussman worked as a BBC comedy commissioner for five years and responsible for ordering the first series of BBC Three’s Fleabag, the runaway global hit that was later picked up by Amazon and bagged four Emmys for its second season last month. His other credits include Rev,...
- 10/7/2019
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Netflix’s international non-scripted drive continues as the Svod service hires former ITV commissioner Ben Kelly to beef up its London programming team.
Deadline understands that Kelly, who was previously an entertainment commissioner at the British linear broadcaster, is joining as manager of nonfiction series. He will be responsible for ordering global entertainment formats out of the UK. He is expected to join imminently.
He has previously handled shows including the return of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?, The X Factor and comedy clip format Zone of Champions from Sacha Baron Cohen’s Spelthorne Community Television. Prior to that he was a producer and showrunner on shows including I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, Big Brother and Million Pound Menu.
It is the latest non-scripted hire for Netflix in London; last year, it hired former Channel 4 commissioner Lucy Leveugle, who commissioned series such as The Undateables and Child Genius,...
Deadline understands that Kelly, who was previously an entertainment commissioner at the British linear broadcaster, is joining as manager of nonfiction series. He will be responsible for ordering global entertainment formats out of the UK. He is expected to join imminently.
He has previously handled shows including the return of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?, The X Factor and comedy clip format Zone of Champions from Sacha Baron Cohen’s Spelthorne Community Television. Prior to that he was a producer and showrunner on shows including I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, Big Brother and Million Pound Menu.
It is the latest non-scripted hire for Netflix in London; last year, it hired former Channel 4 commissioner Lucy Leveugle, who commissioned series such as The Undateables and Child Genius,...
- 9/13/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Netflix has planted the seeds for The Big Flower Fight (w/t) – a major new competition format rooted in the UK.
The eight-part series has sprouted from ITV Studios-owned Multistory Media. It comes as Netflix continues to grow out its non-scripted library and builds on hit competition originals including Nailed It! and The Final Table.
The series will see ten duos, including florists, sculptors and garden designers, put to the test as they compete in a series of themed challenges to create large-scale flower installations.
Each episode will test a different set of creative and practical skills, from floristry to carpentry and landscaping. The materials each pair can use to create their installation will vary week-by-week, and participants will be encouraged to think about plants which give back to the environment – such as pollinating, insect-friendly species. One team will be eliminated each week as the competition intensifies, leaving...
The eight-part series has sprouted from ITV Studios-owned Multistory Media. It comes as Netflix continues to grow out its non-scripted library and builds on hit competition originals including Nailed It! and The Final Table.
The series will see ten duos, including florists, sculptors and garden designers, put to the test as they compete in a series of themed challenges to create large-scale flower installations.
Each episode will test a different set of creative and practical skills, from floristry to carpentry and landscaping. The materials each pair can use to create their installation will vary week-by-week, and participants will be encouraged to think about plants which give back to the environment – such as pollinating, insect-friendly species. One team will be eliminated each week as the competition intensifies, leaving...
- 8/8/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s been a busy ten days for the global SVODs in London as top execs from Netflix, Amazon and Apple all outlined their multi-million-dollar ambitions in the UK. Grilled by members of the House of Lords, all three streamers opened up about their strategies to produce significant numbers of hours of programming out of Britain.
Apple revealed that it has already spent millions of dollars with UK producers including BBC Studios, ahead of the launch of its digital platform later this year, Amazon lifted the lid about working with British broadcasters on projects such as Steve McQueen’s Small Axe, and Netflix called co-productions the “lifeblood” of its business across the pond, hours before unveiling plans to create a major production hub at Shepperton Studios.
Amazon’s Georgia Brown, Netflix’s Anne Mensah and Apple’s Jay Hunt all spoke at length about their employer’s drive to work with British talent,...
Apple revealed that it has already spent millions of dollars with UK producers including BBC Studios, ahead of the launch of its digital platform later this year, Amazon lifted the lid about working with British broadcasters on projects such as Steve McQueen’s Small Axe, and Netflix called co-productions the “lifeblood” of its business across the pond, hours before unveiling plans to create a major production hub at Shepperton Studios.
Amazon’s Georgia Brown, Netflix’s Anne Mensah and Apple’s Jay Hunt all spoke at length about their employer’s drive to work with British talent,...
- 7/4/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Ted Sarandos says streamer wants to ‘physically’ embed itself in country.
Netflix is looking to ramp up its UK presence by acquiring a studio in the country, chief creative officer Ted Sarandos has claimed.
Speaking to the Evening Standard, Sarandos said the SVoD giant was looking to “physically” set up production capacity in the country, having already opened a London office and ramped up its UK staff base in recent months.
Netflix snapped up Sky drama chief Anne Mensah towards the end of 2018, the pinnacle of a series of high-profile appointments including unscripted commissioners Kate Townsend and Lucy Leveugle and documentary director Jonathan Taylor.
Netflix is looking to ramp up its UK presence by acquiring a studio in the country, chief creative officer Ted Sarandos has claimed.
Speaking to the Evening Standard, Sarandos said the SVoD giant was looking to “physically” set up production capacity in the country, having already opened a London office and ramped up its UK staff base in recent months.
Netflix snapped up Sky drama chief Anne Mensah towards the end of 2018, the pinnacle of a series of high-profile appointments including unscripted commissioners Kate Townsend and Lucy Leveugle and documentary director Jonathan Taylor.
- 5/9/2019
- ScreenDaily
The company is investing in training to build talent pool.
Netflix is investing in various training initiatives to build the production community in the UK as part of its plan to double down on UK TV originals this year.
The streaming service’s UK commissioner Alex Sapot said on Tuesday she wants to order more original series from the country following a round of high-profile hires including Sky’s Anne Mensah and ex-Channel 4 exec Lucy Leveugle.
“We recognise the vast pool of talent here so we would love to be in business with those storytellers,” Sapot said, speaking...
Netflix is investing in various training initiatives to build the production community in the UK as part of its plan to double down on UK TV originals this year.
The streaming service’s UK commissioner Alex Sapot said on Tuesday she wants to order more original series from the country following a round of high-profile hires including Sky’s Anne Mensah and ex-Channel 4 exec Lucy Leveugle.
“We recognise the vast pool of talent here so we would love to be in business with those storytellers,” Sapot said, speaking...
- 1/10/2019
- by Jessica Goodfellow Broadcast
- ScreenDaily
Streaming site invests in training as it strives to build talent pool.
Netflix is investing in various training initiatives to build the production community in the UK as part of its plan to double down on British originations this year.
The streaming service’s UK commissioner Alex Sapot said on Tuesday that she wants to order more original series from the country following a round of high-profile hires including Sky’s Anne Mensah and ex-Channel 4 exec Lucy Leveugle.
“We recognise the vast pool of talent here so we would love to be in business with those storytellers,” Sapot said,...
Netflix is investing in various training initiatives to build the production community in the UK as part of its plan to double down on British originations this year.
The streaming service’s UK commissioner Alex Sapot said on Tuesday that she wants to order more original series from the country following a round of high-profile hires including Sky’s Anne Mensah and ex-Channel 4 exec Lucy Leveugle.
“We recognise the vast pool of talent here so we would love to be in business with those storytellers,” Sapot said,...
- 1/10/2019
- by Jessica Goodfellow Broadcast
- ScreenDaily
British tax authorities are reviewing Netflix’s UK accounts as the global Svod giant begins to ramp up its presence in the country. This comes as The Crown broadcaster is reportedly in advanced talks to take major studio space at Pinewood Studios.
Netflix said that its UK accounts are currently under review by Hm Revenue & Customs, the UK’s equivalent to the IRS. It disclosed this information to U.S. regulators and confirmed the news to The Times newspaper.
Netflix told the Rupert Murdoch-owned newspaper, “Hmrc regularly audits the accounts of UK companies and we’re currently engaged with them on this standard review.”
Netflix has been aggressively ramping up the amount of business it does in the UK. While its main European headquarters are based in Amsterdam in the Netherlands, it has been staffing up its London office. The company has hired a number of top British execs...
Netflix said that its UK accounts are currently under review by Hm Revenue & Customs, the UK’s equivalent to the IRS. It disclosed this information to U.S. regulators and confirmed the news to The Times newspaper.
Netflix told the Rupert Murdoch-owned newspaper, “Hmrc regularly audits the accounts of UK companies and we’re currently engaged with them on this standard review.”
Netflix has been aggressively ramping up the amount of business it does in the UK. While its main European headquarters are based in Amsterdam in the Netherlands, it has been staffing up its London office. The company has hired a number of top British execs...
- 12/3/2018
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Departing Sky drama chief takes senior scripted role at Svod giant.
Sky drama chief Anne Mensah is leaving the broadcaster to head UK scripted productions at Netflix.
As vice-president, content, Mensah will become the Svod platform’s point-person in the UK for high-profile scripted series, reporting to vice president of original content, Cindy Holland.
Mensah’s appointment ends a lengthy period of speculation about the role.
It is thought Netflix first approached Mensah earlier in the year and that her passion for her role at Sky meant she required some convincing to make the move.
“Throughout her career, Anne has celebrated creative freedom,...
Sky drama chief Anne Mensah is leaving the broadcaster to head UK scripted productions at Netflix.
As vice-president, content, Mensah will become the Svod platform’s point-person in the UK for high-profile scripted series, reporting to vice president of original content, Cindy Holland.
Mensah’s appointment ends a lengthy period of speculation about the role.
It is thought Netflix first approached Mensah earlier in the year and that her passion for her role at Sky meant she required some convincing to make the move.
“Throughout her career, Anne has celebrated creative freedom,...
- 11/12/2018
- by Alex Farber Broadcast
- ScreenDaily
Departing Sky drama chief takes senior scripted role at SVoD giant.
Sky drama chief Anne Mensah is leaving the broadcaster to head British scripted productions at Netflix.
As vice president, content, Mensah will become the SVoD’s point-person in the UK for high-profile scripted series, reporting to vice-president of original content Cindy Holland.
Mensah’s appointment ends a lengthy period of speculation about the role.
It is thought that Netflix first approached Mensah earlier in the year and that her passion for her role at Sky meant she required some convincing to make the move.
“Throughout her career, Anne has celebrated creative freedom,...
Sky drama chief Anne Mensah is leaving the broadcaster to head British scripted productions at Netflix.
As vice president, content, Mensah will become the SVoD’s point-person in the UK for high-profile scripted series, reporting to vice-president of original content Cindy Holland.
Mensah’s appointment ends a lengthy period of speculation about the role.
It is thought that Netflix first approached Mensah earlier in the year and that her passion for her role at Sky meant she required some convincing to make the move.
“Throughout her career, Anne has celebrated creative freedom,...
- 11/12/2018
- by Alex Farber Broadcast
- ScreenDaily
Netflix is continuing to bolster its non-scripted efforts outside of the U.S. after hiring former Channel 4 exec Lucy Leveugle in London.
The Svod service announced that the former interim head of factual entertainment, who commissioned series such as The Undateables and Child Genius, will join Netflix’s unscripted team. She will work under Nathaniel Grouille and Sean Hancock, who are both based in the U.S.
Netflix said that her focus is unscripted content from across Emea and will join in the new year.
Leveugle left the British broadcaster earlier this year, having joined in 2012, where she also oversaw formats including Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds and docs such as Inside the Ku Klux Klan.
It is the latest high-profile hire out of the British capital, after Deadline revealed that former Monkey COO Jason Crosby joined over the summer and Kate Townsend relocated from La to London.
The Svod service announced that the former interim head of factual entertainment, who commissioned series such as The Undateables and Child Genius, will join Netflix’s unscripted team. She will work under Nathaniel Grouille and Sean Hancock, who are both based in the U.S.
Netflix said that her focus is unscripted content from across Emea and will join in the new year.
Leveugle left the British broadcaster earlier this year, having joined in 2012, where she also oversaw formats including Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds and docs such as Inside the Ku Klux Klan.
It is the latest high-profile hire out of the British capital, after Deadline revealed that former Monkey COO Jason Crosby joined over the summer and Kate Townsend relocated from La to London.
- 10/16/2018
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: A+E Networks format Bride and Prejudice is heading to the UK after Channel 4 commissioned a local version of the relationship series.
The British broadcaster has commissioned a five-part series, based on the show that launched on Fyi in March 2016, from 7 Wonder. The production company was recently acquired by Banijay Group, the international group that owns Keeping Up With The Kardashians producer Bunim Murray.
Bride and Prejudice, which has a similar tone to series such as Married At First Sight, explores what happens when love comes up against a prejudice so strong that it threatens to tear relationships apart. It tells the stories of six soon to be wed couples as they confront a deeply held opposition to their marriage from within their own families, whilst trying to organise their dream weddings. For each couple, there is at least one family member who is dead set against their wedding ever taking place.
The British broadcaster has commissioned a five-part series, based on the show that launched on Fyi in March 2016, from 7 Wonder. The production company was recently acquired by Banijay Group, the international group that owns Keeping Up With The Kardashians producer Bunim Murray.
Bride and Prejudice, which has a similar tone to series such as Married At First Sight, explores what happens when love comes up against a prejudice so strong that it threatens to tear relationships apart. It tells the stories of six soon to be wed couples as they confront a deeply held opposition to their marriage from within their own families, whilst trying to organise their dream weddings. For each couple, there is at least one family member who is dead set against their wedding ever taking place.
- 5/17/2018
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Channel 4 has commissioned new factual programme The Diner.
The upcoming series, consisting of four hour-long episodes, will explore the hurdles faced by people with disabilities and mental issues when finding employment.
Michelin chef Michel Roux Jr will mentor various people with long-term conditions as they are trained, undertake work experience and ultimately attempt to secure employment in the hospitality business.
Roux Jr said: "I am passionate about the restaurant industry, and in my mind there should be no barrier to work.
"I'm thrilled to be part of a project that celebrates people's abilities, challenges and perceptions, and will hopefully transform lives."
Lucy Leveugle, Channel 4's commissioning editor for factual entertainment, added: "Michel Roux Jr will be a wonderful mentor to our contributors on their journey, and I am excited to see how they progress in the scheme as they live and work together.
"Talent can come from what...
The upcoming series, consisting of four hour-long episodes, will explore the hurdles faced by people with disabilities and mental issues when finding employment.
Michelin chef Michel Roux Jr will mentor various people with long-term conditions as they are trained, undertake work experience and ultimately attempt to secure employment in the hospitality business.
Roux Jr said: "I am passionate about the restaurant industry, and in my mind there should be no barrier to work.
"I'm thrilled to be part of a project that celebrates people's abilities, challenges and perceptions, and will hopefully transform lives."
Lucy Leveugle, Channel 4's commissioning editor for factual entertainment, added: "Michel Roux Jr will be a wonderful mentor to our contributors on their journey, and I am excited to see how they progress in the scheme as they live and work together.
"Talent can come from what...
- 3/27/2015
- Digital Spy
The Undateables has been renewed for a fifth series.
Channel 4 has confirmed that the popular show will return with five new episodes in 2016.
The fourth series of the show is currently airing on the channel, with the first episode attracting 3.2 million viewers. The episode was also Channel 4's most tweeted about show of the week, with 31,000 posts on the social networking site.
Channel 4's head of factual entertainment Liam Humphreys and factual entertainment commissioning editor Lucy Leveugle have ordered the new episodes.
Leveugle said: "The Undateables is a Channel 4 series through and through, and its universal theme of love continues to see viewers engage with disability. We are all extremely proud of its legacy with proposals and weddings."
Executive producer Kathleen Larkin added: "We are delighted to be making the fifth series of The Undateables and we are extremely proud of the show.
"It provides an...
Channel 4 has confirmed that the popular show will return with five new episodes in 2016.
The fourth series of the show is currently airing on the channel, with the first episode attracting 3.2 million viewers. The episode was also Channel 4's most tweeted about show of the week, with 31,000 posts on the social networking site.
Channel 4's head of factual entertainment Liam Humphreys and factual entertainment commissioning editor Lucy Leveugle have ordered the new episodes.
Leveugle said: "The Undateables is a Channel 4 series through and through, and its universal theme of love continues to see viewers engage with disability. We are all extremely proud of its legacy with proposals and weddings."
Executive producer Kathleen Larkin added: "We are delighted to be making the fifth series of The Undateables and we are extremely proud of the show.
"It provides an...
- 1/26/2015
- Digital Spy
Channel 4 has renewed The Undateables for a fourth series.
The documentary series will return for a new run in 2015. Four new episodes will focus on a new group of singletons searching for love, while it will also look back at previous daters since appearing on the show.
Benefits Street renewed by Channel 4 for second series
The third series of The Undateables averaged 3 million viewers during its run earlier this year.
Channel 4's Factual Entertainment commissioning editor Lucy Leveugle said: "I am delighted that The Undateables is returning for a new series. It has sensitivity, humour and attitude - all key C4 attributes. The consolidated figures show that it has won a special place in viewers' hearts."
Executive producer Sarah Spencer added: "We are incredibly proud of The Undateables' continuing success and are thrilled to be making another series.
"We will be looking to maintain an eye-opening,...
The documentary series will return for a new run in 2015. Four new episodes will focus on a new group of singletons searching for love, while it will also look back at previous daters since appearing on the show.
Benefits Street renewed by Channel 4 for second series
The third series of The Undateables averaged 3 million viewers during its run earlier this year.
Channel 4's Factual Entertainment commissioning editor Lucy Leveugle said: "I am delighted that The Undateables is returning for a new series. It has sensitivity, humour and attitude - all key C4 attributes. The consolidated figures show that it has won a special place in viewers' hearts."
Executive producer Sarah Spencer added: "We are incredibly proud of The Undateables' continuing success and are thrilled to be making another series.
"We will be looking to maintain an eye-opening,...
- 2/12/2014
- Digital Spy
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