C4 orders way of life from Curve Media, Afro Mic, STV Studios, Crackit North

 

Channel 4 has ordered a slate of recent way of life exhibits from Curve Media (Surgery Secrets of the Super-Rich), Crackit North (Secrets of Supercheap Shopping ), Afro Mic (Knackered: Why Can’t We Sleep?) and STV Studios (The Antiques Riviera).

Surgery Secrets of the Super-Rich, from Curve Media’s crew in Cardiff, seeks to discover what magnificence therapies have been out there to the celebrities lately that will not be recognized by the plenty. In every hour-long episode, viewers will hear from the highest aesthetician clinics within the nation. The sequence will function speaking heads from the professionals who’ve been offering the rich with contact ups. “They will help viewers better understand how their work can go unrecognisable, or at least make people notice a new positive manner their clients might possess.”

Commissioning Editor Deborah Dunnett displays: “Cosmetic surgery is in a new era. And the very fact the trend is called ‘undetectable beauty’ makes me desperate to get to the bottom of what’s going on. The beauty of Curve’s series is that by working with this otherwise inaccessible world, we can all understand what treatments there are, what they cost, what the physical toll is and how much time we’d need to take off work to get it without anyone knowing!”

Camilla Lewis from Curve Media provides: “With Surgery Secrets of the Super-Rich, we wanted to go beyond the headlines and hashtags to explore the real people, pressures, and procedures driving Britain’s cosmetic surgery boom. It’s glossy, revealing, and full of surprises, and we can’t wait for viewers to see it.”

Surgery Secrets of the Super Rich (6×60’) is commissioned for Channel 4 by Deborah Dunnett, Commissioning Editor, Lifestyle, with Jo Street, Director of Commissioning, Nations & Regions and Head of Lifestyle. It is government produced by Camilla Lewis and Charlie Bunce with Showrunner Katy Fryer.

Newfour-part sequence from Manchester-based Crackit North, Secrets of Supercheap Shopping, goes “behind the scenes and onto the shop floors to investigate how discount disruptors can slash prices and ultimately save Brits money.”

Each episode will function interviews with the brains behind the companies to listen to how they get prospects onboard with shelf talker ways in retailers, or particular promotions to tempt on-line customers.

Deborah Dunnett, Commissioning Editor, Channel 4 says: “We’re all eager to find out the secrets behind the bargains, and in ‘Secrets of Supercheap Shopping’, Crackit North have delivered an informative and fascinating series.”

Elaine Hackett, CEO of Crackit North, stated: “With more and more of us tightening our belts and exploring more affordable shopping options, many shoppers have been left wondering how the discount disruptors we see in every town centre and online are able to keep prices down. With access to key figures from some of the country’s most recognisable stores and brands, this series reveals the industry secrets that have been kept firmly ‘behind the counter’ until now.”

Secrets of Supercheap Shopping (4 x 60’) is commissioned by Deborah Dunnett and Senior Commissioning Editor Clemency Green with Jo Street, Director of Commissioning, Nations & Regions and Head of Lifestyle. It is government produced by Kerry Brierley and Elaine Hackett with sequence producer, Curtis Leighton-Jones.

A brand new documentary from Afro-Mic Productions will deal with the science of sleep and supply skilled insights on the causes and potential cures for tiredness and insomnia.

Insomnia is believed to have an effect on round 1 in 3 folks the UK with some estimates suggesting as many as 9 out of 10 adults expertise points with their sleep. Channel 4 will tackle the subject in a brand new single documentary from Belfast-based Afro-Mic Productions. The programme will look at the causes of lack of sleep, examine the myths and misconceptions about tiredness, and supply ideas and methods for serving to to get the very best relaxation.

Knackered: Why Can’t We Sleep? (w/t) (1 x 60) is made by Afro-Mic Production for Channel 4. Executive Producer is Afro-Mic’s Managing Director, Emma-Rosa Dias. The programme is commissioned for Channel 4 by Deborah Dunnett, Commissioning Editor for Lifestyle, with Jo Street, Head of Lifestyle and Director of Commissioning, Nations & Regions. Worldwide distribution will likely be managed by Orange Smarty.

Channel 4’s Deborah Dunnet feedback: “Channel 4 continues to tackle subjects that make us healthier and happier, and few things are more important for our wellbeing – both physical and mental – than getting enough sleep. I’m really pleased to have the creative team at Afro-Mic producing this documentary. I’ve already transformed how I sleep just from the revelation in their pitch”.

Afro Mic Productions’ Emma-Rosa Dias provides: “Our sleep is one of the biggest topics of daily conversation, from the school gates to the coffee queue. Afro-Mic Productions are incredibly excited to make this documentary exploring the very best scientifically-proven sleep advice out there. Our team is already sleeping better and we can’t wait to bring these tips and tricks to the audience.”

The Antiques Riviera is a six-part sequence for More4 produced in Glasgow by STV Studios Factual (Antiques Road Trip, The Yorkshire Auction House).

The present follows the antiques market of the south coast and its skilled merchants and native sellers. Each hour-long episode will welcome a brand new vendor who’s seeking to flip their objects into money. “By offering their heirlooms and antiques to dealers up and down the Devon coastline, the sellers hope they’ll leave with as much money as possible to fund their dreams – whether that’s a once in a lifetime holiday, deposit for their first home, or even their wedding.”

Deborah Dunnett, Commissioning Editor, Channel 4 commented: “Who wouldn’t want to escape to the Antiques Riviera? A glorious backdrop, brilliantly British characters, money to be made and really heartfelt stories.  We know our More4 audience is going to love this series.”

Craig Hunter, Creative Director, STV Studios Factual added: “Inspired by the real world buzzing antiques trade in this corner of the UK, I’m thrilled that we are able to reimagine the antiques genre for the More4 audience. This commission is a strong vote of confidence in our expertise from the Nations and Regions and I can’t wait for viewers to escape to this sunny new format.”

The Antiques Riveria (6 x60’) is commissioned by Deborah Dunnett, with Jo Street, Director of Commissioning, Nations & Regions and Head of Lifestyle. It is government produced by John Redshaw and Creative Director Craig Hunter, with sequence producer Gyles Neville. The sequence was developed by Lucy Hazzard and Jodie Leith. ITV Studios will internationally distribute the present.

Jon Creamer

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