The Best of 2023
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We worked with an array of leading creative visionaries in 2023
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Our diverse drama slate has captivated audiences around the world
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We unveiled a stellar line-up of premium factual titles
The Musical Mind: A Portrait In Process
Inspired by his feature, Shine, Scott Hicks explores the power of the musical brain in the artistic processes of four world-renowned musicians
The Other Mrs Jordan
"If you are fascinated by true-crime documentaries about fraudsters, conmen, charlatans – The Tinder Swindler, Love Fraud, Inventing Anna etc – then you will find The Other Mrs Jordan riveting. Actually, it’s riveting regardless, as it’s so well told, with many twists and turns" - Mail On Sunday
Right Here Right Now
The inside story of Fat Boy Slim’s legendary Brighton Beach gig and the last perfect free rave. "The kind of story I could watch on repeat" - The Telegraph
Wild Isles
Celebrating the extraordinary diversity of habitats in Britain. Season two coming soon."David Attenborough's last hurrah makes for unmissable TV" - The Guardian
Banged Up
Ever wondered how you'd cope in prison? For seven celebrities, that fantasy becomes an unnerving reality. "Even the grittiest TV depictions of life behind bars seem lightweight compared with this menacing series" - The Guardian
Picasso
An unflinching look at the life and legacy of one the world’s most celebrated artists. Featuring exclusive interviews from the people who knew him best and rare personal archive.
The Rise And Fall Of The Maya
Recent scientific discoveries in Central and South America are calling into question all the certainties we had about the origins and fall of the Maya civilization and providing new answers to questions that have long been left unanswered.
My Name's Ben Folds, I Play Piano
Up close and personal with Ben Folds and the Adelaide Symphony as they perform numerous popular highlights from his chart-topping repertoire
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We continued to entertain the world with formats that travel
Big Brother
Now in 53 territories worldwide. New reboots in 2023 for ITV2 (UK) and Telecinco (Spain).
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Survivor
In 2023, new seasons of Survivor launched across 15 territories, including the successful return of the UK version after a 15-year hiatus and Survivor Quebec
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Deal Or No Deal
Successfully returned to the UK this year. The highly anticipated Deal Or No Deal Island US was also announced.
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SAS: Who Dares Wins
Now produced in 9 territories – including the UK, US, Australia, and Netherlands
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Love It Or List It
A ratings hit! Adapted in 8 markets, with 2023 productions in Australia, Belgium, Germany, Quebec and New Zealand.
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The Summit
A group of 14 strangers embark on an epic mountain quest unlike anything ever seen before. More than doubled its viewership on catch-up and recommissioned for a second season
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Buddy Games
Nostalgia collides with comedic competition at the ultimate summer camp, where lifelong besties battle for glory. CBS’ second most watched unscripted series on Thursdays with an average of 2m viewers.
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Rush
The immersive unpredictable thrilling travel competition see teams dropped into the chaotic heart of the world’s most pulsating cultural festivals and exotic locations across the globe with just one goal - to escape!
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The Block
Adapted in 15 markets, including ten hit series for TV2 Denmark, and a new primetime launch for RTL Germany. Australia S19 outperformed the slot average by 40% for 25-54s, with an average of 1.2m viewers per episode.
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MasterChef Australia: Dessert Masters
This new addition to the MasterChef family is a recipe for sweet success. Launched as the #1 show in under 50s and #1 entertainment show in 16 to 39s.
Young MasterChef UK
A new generation of foodies are rewriting the rules. Consistently #1 programme of the day for BBC Three.
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Top of the leader board: we excelled in premium sports documentaries
Crouch
In this premium archive documentary, Peter Crouch will relive his early beginnings under his father’s watchful eye to becoming part of some of the biggest football teams on the planet. The true story behind football’s most unlikely hero.
The Good Season
Looking back on a season that changed Italian football forever. “It’s not just a football documentary, it is a romantic tale of an extraordinary friendship and transformation. Real human stories capable of making the viewer laugh, cry, and to shake their soul” TuttoSport
Mission To Burnley
The dramatic story of the rebirth of one of England’s oldest clubs, Burnley FC. Sky’s most-engaged factual programme across socials so far this year.
Ballers: Ball Or Nothing
The story of Scotland’s only professional basketball team
My Husband the MMA Fighter
The story of cage fighter Stevie Ray, told through the eyes of his wife
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World-renowned chefs and celebrities headed up our slate of food programming
Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy
In this primetime Emmy Award winning series, Stanley Tucci travels across Italy to discover the secrets and delights of the country's regional cuisines
Eva Longoria: Searching For Mexico
Eva Longoria explores one of the most popular, and arguably misunderstood, global cuisines. The strongest Hispanic audience for a CNN original series in over 4 years.
MasterChef USA
MasterChef sets out to find the nation’s best amateur cook. A cook whose talent and passion could transform their life. Season 13 is the #1 non-scripted programme among Adults 18-49.
Rick Stein's Cornwall
The celebrated chef explores the culture and food of Cornwall, away from the tourist trail. Season 3 outperformed BBC Two's slot average by +32% for Adults 16-34.
Mary Berry Makes It Easy
Dame Mary Berry is going to ‘make it easy’ as she comes to the aid of some well-known and much-loved friends who are each struggling with a different cooking dilemma. Exceeded the market share for ABC1 Adults by 12%, +50% higher than BBC2's average.
My Kitchen Rules New Zealand
This series travels New Zealand with the aim of finding the nation's best home-cooking team. The highest rating series of the year on TVNZ 2.
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