Man v. Food star Adam Richman is serving up a new culinary format for British broadcaster UKTV in which he will cook for celebrities their pick for a last meal on Earth.
Entertainment One-owned producer Whizz Kid Entertainment is making the eight-part format for Dave, and it has been given the title Adam Richman: Supperman.
Richman will play host to a different celebrity each week. They will bring with them their favorite three-course meal, which Richman will taste and discuss. He will then go off in search of the finest ingredients to transform the dishes.
He said: “What I think sets this show apart from everything I have done in the past, is that I’ve been flying solo on all of my epic food journeys, and the itinerary was based upon my tastes. But here I’m joined by fun, passionate, celebrity foodies and the dishes I find...
Entertainment One-owned producer Whizz Kid Entertainment is making the eight-part format for Dave, and it has been given the title Adam Richman: Supperman.
Richman will play host to a different celebrity each week. They will bring with them their favorite three-course meal, which Richman will taste and discuss. He will then go off in search of the finest ingredients to transform the dishes.
He said: “What I think sets this show apart from everything I have done in the past, is that I’ve been flying solo on all of my epic food journeys, and the itinerary was based upon my tastes. But here I’m joined by fun, passionate, celebrity foodies and the dishes I find...
- 3/6/2020
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Vice Studios is continuing to pick up commissions from third-party broadcasters – this time securing a gameshow from British network UKTV.
The Discovery and BBC Studios-backed broadcaster has ordered Beat The Internet with John Robins for its male-skewing Dave channel. It also marks Vice’s first studio gameshow, coming after Channel 5 documentary series Britain’s Cocaine Epidemic and BBC2 doc The Satanic Verses.
The format will see comedian Robins pit members of the public against each other in a quest to predict how search engines respond to a series of questions – from images to wordplay.
It was created by Dan Louw and is exec produced by Vice Studios’ Creative Director Yonni Usiskin and series edited by Keith Cotton. It was ordered by UKTV’s Senior Commissioning Editor Iain Coyle, Director of Commissioning Richard Watsham and Genre General Manager, Comedy and Entertainment Steve North. All3Media International will sell the format and finished series globally.
The Discovery and BBC Studios-backed broadcaster has ordered Beat The Internet with John Robins for its male-skewing Dave channel. It also marks Vice’s first studio gameshow, coming after Channel 5 documentary series Britain’s Cocaine Epidemic and BBC2 doc The Satanic Verses.
The format will see comedian Robins pit members of the public against each other in a quest to predict how search engines respond to a series of questions – from images to wordplay.
It was created by Dan Louw and is exec produced by Vice Studios’ Creative Director Yonni Usiskin and series edited by Keith Cotton. It was ordered by UKTV’s Senior Commissioning Editor Iain Coyle, Director of Commissioning Richard Watsham and Genre General Manager, Comedy and Entertainment Steve North. All3Media International will sell the format and finished series globally.
- 6/25/2018
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Dave Gorman will be back on Dave for more, as Modern Life Is Goodish has been renewed.
The show will go into production in 2016 and 2017 for two more eight-episode series. The upcoming third series is scheduled for autumn.
Produced by Liberty Bell Productions, Modern Life Is Goodish sees Dave Gorman blend stand-up and documentary comedy to give a whole new take on the things we normally take for granted.
In the previous series, spam emails, greatest hits albums, government e-petitions and world records were investigated and mocked.
Dave's commissioning editor Iain Coyle said: "I'm absolutely cockahoop that we're doing more of these.
"Dave continues to innovate - through his ability to see things that seem to be hiding in plain sight - and sheer unrivalled hard work.
"His dedication and genius shine through in these shows. That's why folk love them."
Liberty Bell executive producer James Isaacs added: "It's a...
The show will go into production in 2016 and 2017 for two more eight-episode series. The upcoming third series is scheduled for autumn.
Produced by Liberty Bell Productions, Modern Life Is Goodish sees Dave Gorman blend stand-up and documentary comedy to give a whole new take on the things we normally take for granted.
In the previous series, spam emails, greatest hits albums, government e-petitions and world records were investigated and mocked.
Dave's commissioning editor Iain Coyle said: "I'm absolutely cockahoop that we're doing more of these.
"Dave continues to innovate - through his ability to see things that seem to be hiding in plain sight - and sheer unrivalled hard work.
"His dedication and genius shine through in these shows. That's why folk love them."
Liberty Bell executive producer James Isaacs added: "It's a...
- 8/7/2015
- Digital Spy
John Thomson will front a new stand-up comedy series for Gold.
The Cold Feet actor is bringing his alter ego Bernard Righton to the channel for six-part series Legends of Stand-Up & Bernard Righton.
The series will celebrate some of the world's greatest comedy stars, and will use archive footage to revisit some of their best moments.
Righton will add his own original material in between segments featuring stars like Victoria Wood, Tommy Cooper and Joan Rivers.
Iain Coyle, Commissioning Editor at UKTV, said: "This is the perfect format, the very best of classic stand-up, hosted by one of my favourite ever comedy creations.
"I've genuinely been crying laughing in the meetings for this show - I might have to be restrained when I watch it on the telly."
Thomson has written the series alongside John Quinn, Nigel Alred, Willy Norton and Mike Williams.
The Cold Feet actor is bringing his alter ego Bernard Righton to the channel for six-part series Legends of Stand-Up & Bernard Righton.
The series will celebrate some of the world's greatest comedy stars, and will use archive footage to revisit some of their best moments.
Righton will add his own original material in between segments featuring stars like Victoria Wood, Tommy Cooper and Joan Rivers.
Iain Coyle, Commissioning Editor at UKTV, said: "This is the perfect format, the very best of classic stand-up, hosted by one of my favourite ever comedy creations.
"I've genuinely been crying laughing in the meetings for this show - I might have to be restrained when I watch it on the telly."
Thomson has written the series alongside John Quinn, Nigel Alred, Willy Norton and Mike Williams.
- 6/25/2015
- Digital Spy
Gold has ordered a new biography series about comedians - with a difference.
The Interviews - a six part series - will focus on a different star in each episode by using their appearances on British chat shows.
Kenneth Williams, The Two Ronnies, Les Dawson, Oliver Reed, Spike Milligan, Peter Cook and Dudley Moore will each feature in an instalment of The Interviews, with Dawn French providing a voiceover for the series.
As well as using footage with interviewers such as Michael Parkinson, Terry Wogan, Melvyn Bragg, Jonathan Ross, Graham Norton, Michael Aspel, Des O'Connor and Mavis Nicholson, the series will use clips from personal documentary interviews and radio specials.
Gold's commissioning editor Iain Coyle described the series as a "compelling show that perfectly captures the personalities of our comedy legends".
"The Interviews is a unique way of doing biography through chat show appearances, as the guests' stories are told straight from the horse's mouth,...
The Interviews - a six part series - will focus on a different star in each episode by using their appearances on British chat shows.
Kenneth Williams, The Two Ronnies, Les Dawson, Oliver Reed, Spike Milligan, Peter Cook and Dudley Moore will each feature in an instalment of The Interviews, with Dawn French providing a voiceover for the series.
As well as using footage with interviewers such as Michael Parkinson, Terry Wogan, Melvyn Bragg, Jonathan Ross, Graham Norton, Michael Aspel, Des O'Connor and Mavis Nicholson, the series will use clips from personal documentary interviews and radio specials.
Gold's commissioning editor Iain Coyle described the series as a "compelling show that perfectly captures the personalities of our comedy legends".
"The Interviews is a unique way of doing biography through chat show appearances, as the guests' stories are told straight from the horse's mouth,...
- 4/1/2015
- Digital Spy
Alan Davies's unscripted comedy chat show As Yet Untitled will return for a second series, it has been confirmed.
The format sees Davies armed with one fact about each of his four guests, which leads to a plethora of conversations between some of the biggest names in comedy, as well as up-and-coming comics.
UKTV commissioning editor Iain Coyle said: "The simplicity of the Alan Davies As Yet Untitled format allows the genius of Alan in this environment to shine. It's great to be back working with one of the most professional production teams in the industry and once again put together one of the funniest shows on telly."
The new series of As Yet Untitled is scheduled to air on Dave at the beginning of 2015.
Steve North, general manager for the broadcaster, added: "We are thrilled to have Alan returning to Dave following the success of As Yet Untitled's first series.
The format sees Davies armed with one fact about each of his four guests, which leads to a plethora of conversations between some of the biggest names in comedy, as well as up-and-coming comics.
UKTV commissioning editor Iain Coyle said: "The simplicity of the Alan Davies As Yet Untitled format allows the genius of Alan in this environment to shine. It's great to be back working with one of the most professional production teams in the industry and once again put together one of the funniest shows on telly."
The new series of As Yet Untitled is scheduled to air on Dave at the beginning of 2015.
Steve North, general manager for the broadcaster, added: "We are thrilled to have Alan returning to Dave following the success of As Yet Untitled's first series.
- 8/21/2014
- Digital Spy
David Hasselhoff is taking a cue from another David -- Larry David, that is -- with a new improvised comedy series set to debut on UK television.
Like David's HBO show "Curb Your Enthusiasm" before it, "Hoff the Record" will focus on a fictionalized version of Hasselhoff, to be "set 30 years after he made his name with popular teatime drama 'Knight Rider,'" according to Radio Times.
"Following five divorces -- the real Hasselhoff has been through a mere two -- and some misguided career decisions, the series sees Hoff moving to the UK to try to get his career back on track," Radio Times wrote of the show.
Iain Coyle, commissioning editor of UKTV, called the series "funny, clever and bizarre -- in a good way."
Co-stars are expected to be announced shortly. "Hoff the Record" is set to run for six episodes beginning next year, on a network called Dave.
Like David's HBO show "Curb Your Enthusiasm" before it, "Hoff the Record" will focus on a fictionalized version of Hasselhoff, to be "set 30 years after he made his name with popular teatime drama 'Knight Rider,'" according to Radio Times.
"Following five divorces -- the real Hasselhoff has been through a mere two -- and some misguided career decisions, the series sees Hoff moving to the UK to try to get his career back on track," Radio Times wrote of the show.
Iain Coyle, commissioning editor of UKTV, called the series "funny, clever and bizarre -- in a good way."
Co-stars are expected to be announced shortly. "Hoff the Record" is set to run for six episodes beginning next year, on a network called Dave.
- 6/30/2014
- by Katie Roberts
- Moviefone
David Hasselhoff is to star in his own spoof reality show on Dave.
Hoff the Record is described as a "semi-improvised comedy", and will air six 30-minute episodes on the channel in 2015.
Hoff the Record will focus on the life of The Hoff, a fictionalised version of Hasselhoff, as he moves to the UK to get his career back on track.
The series will be filmed in the UK and overseas, with new and established comedy talent set to join Hasselhoff in the cast.
Hasselhoff said: "When I made Baywatch I dreamed of one day having my own show on a channel named after me. Hoff The Record is coming soon to the UK, only on Dave. They did name the channel after me, right..?"
Executive Producer Krishnendu Majumdar of Me & You Productions added: "We grew up watching David Hasselhoff on TV so we are thrilled to be working with...
Hoff the Record is described as a "semi-improvised comedy", and will air six 30-minute episodes on the channel in 2015.
Hoff the Record will focus on the life of The Hoff, a fictionalised version of Hasselhoff, as he moves to the UK to get his career back on track.
The series will be filmed in the UK and overseas, with new and established comedy talent set to join Hasselhoff in the cast.
Hasselhoff said: "When I made Baywatch I dreamed of one day having my own show on a channel named after me. Hoff The Record is coming soon to the UK, only on Dave. They did name the channel after me, right..?"
Executive Producer Krishnendu Majumdar of Me & You Productions added: "We grew up watching David Hasselhoff on TV so we are thrilled to be working with...
- 6/26/2014
- Digital Spy
Ross Noble Freewheeling has been renewed for a second series by Dave.
The six-part series follows Noble as he travels across the country, taking up suggestions from his fans on Twitter and being joined by famous faces. Last series he crashed an Eddie Izzard gig, had a custard fight with Bob Mortimer and MCed at a wedding.
Noble, who first announced the news on his Twitter page, said: "Freewheeling is the most exciting and fun way to make a show - it's great that Dave are into making telly this way. I would love to tell you what to expect for the second series, but until the tweets start coming in, I have no idea."
He also tweeted: "For those asking where I will be filming the new freewheeling.I have no idea there is no pre planning.tweet me & you may end up in the show."
UKTV's commissioning editor...
The six-part series follows Noble as he travels across the country, taking up suggestions from his fans on Twitter and being joined by famous faces. Last series he crashed an Eddie Izzard gig, had a custard fight with Bob Mortimer and MCed at a wedding.
Noble, who first announced the news on his Twitter page, said: "Freewheeling is the most exciting and fun way to make a show - it's great that Dave are into making telly this way. I would love to tell you what to expect for the second series, but until the tweets start coming in, I have no idea."
He also tweeted: "For those asking where I will be filming the new freewheeling.I have no idea there is no pre planning.tweet me & you may end up in the show."
UKTV's commissioning editor...
- 4/17/2014
- Digital Spy
Gary Lineker and Adrian Chiles are to feature in upcoming football specials on Dave.
Three new programmes will air in the lead-up to the 2014 World Cup, which will both celebrate and mock the history of the England team.
England's Top 19 Footy Heroes, England's Top 53 Footy Goals and England's Top 39 Footy Gaffes will feature several sports pundits and comedians including Alex Brooker, Tom Rosenthal and Phil Cornwell.
Sport stars Ian Wright, Lee Dixon, Jim Rosenthal, Michael Vaughan and Didi Hamann will also look back at England's best and worst moments.
Jason Manford will narrate the three-hour-long specials, to air in May.
UKTV Commissioning Editor Iain Coyle said: "This rich mix of talking heads and brilliant clips met with sporting heroes and comedians will be a great build-up to the World Cup and remind audiences why we all bask in the love/hate relationship with the England football team."
Dave's Steve North...
Three new programmes will air in the lead-up to the 2014 World Cup, which will both celebrate and mock the history of the England team.
England's Top 19 Footy Heroes, England's Top 53 Footy Goals and England's Top 39 Footy Gaffes will feature several sports pundits and comedians including Alex Brooker, Tom Rosenthal and Phil Cornwell.
Sport stars Ian Wright, Lee Dixon, Jim Rosenthal, Michael Vaughan and Didi Hamann will also look back at England's best and worst moments.
Jason Manford will narrate the three-hour-long specials, to air in May.
UKTV Commissioning Editor Iain Coyle said: "This rich mix of talking heads and brilliant clips met with sporting heroes and comedians will be a great build-up to the World Cup and remind audiences why we all bask in the love/hate relationship with the England football team."
Dave's Steve North...
- 4/10/2014
- Digital Spy
Alan Davies is to host a brand new comedy chat show on Dave.
The Qi star will lead the currently untitled project, which will see him talking about a variety of subjects at a round table with four other comics.
The series aims to recreate the relaxed atmosphere found backstage between comedians at stand-up gigs. It will be unscripted and unplanned, with Davies having just one fact about each guest.
Davies said: "I'm looking forward to sharing what makes comedians tick and bringing some of the banter from long car journeys, gigs or backstage in the dressing room to Dave's viewers."
Dave manager Steve North commented: "This is an exciting and audacious format that completely fits with Dave's promise to provide contemporary entertainment starring the finest comedy talent.
"The channel has just enjoyed its most successful 12 months to date, and I'm incredibly excited about the next 12 because we've got some...
The Qi star will lead the currently untitled project, which will see him talking about a variety of subjects at a round table with four other comics.
The series aims to recreate the relaxed atmosphere found backstage between comedians at stand-up gigs. It will be unscripted and unplanned, with Davies having just one fact about each guest.
Davies said: "I'm looking forward to sharing what makes comedians tick and bringing some of the banter from long car journeys, gigs or backstage in the dressing room to Dave's viewers."
Dave manager Steve North commented: "This is an exciting and audacious format that completely fits with Dave's promise to provide contemporary entertainment starring the finest comedy talent.
"The channel has just enjoyed its most successful 12 months to date, and I'm incredibly excited about the next 12 because we've got some...
- 2/13/2014
- Digital Spy
UKTV's Gold will celebrate the 40th anniversary of iconic British sitcom Porridge with three new documentaries.
The classic Ronnie Barker series originally ran from 1974 to 1977 for three series and two Christmas specials.
Written by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais, the series also had a feature film and spin-off series, Going Straight. It was voted No.7 in a BBC poll for the greatest British sitcom of all time.
The new Gold documentaries will tell the real story behind the iconic programme, from the pilot episode, through to the Christmas specials and the spin-off follow-up.
Viewers will be taken on a tour of the pivotal places Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais visited during the creation and development of the series, including the pub where they first met, the prisons they researched, and the little known filming locations they used.
The show will also feature "classic sketches alongside rare and unseen...
The classic Ronnie Barker series originally ran from 1974 to 1977 for three series and two Christmas specials.
Written by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais, the series also had a feature film and spin-off series, Going Straight. It was voted No.7 in a BBC poll for the greatest British sitcom of all time.
The new Gold documentaries will tell the real story behind the iconic programme, from the pilot episode, through to the Christmas specials and the spin-off follow-up.
Viewers will be taken on a tour of the pivotal places Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais visited during the creation and development of the series, including the pub where they first met, the prisons they researched, and the little known filming locations they used.
The show will also feature "classic sketches alongside rare and unseen...
- 12/16/2013
- Digital Spy
Mark Watson and Henning Wehn are to star in a new comedy series for Dave.
The comedians will team up for the six-part series Kia's Road to Rio ahead of the FIFA World Cup in Brazil next year.
Watson and Wehn will drive together through South America ahead of the biggest event in the world's footballing calendar, culminating in a finale episode in Rio.
The show will see the pair meet football-obsessed locals, face roadside dramas, sample the local cuisine and meet famous football players.
Filming on the show is due to begin in January, and Dave has said that the programme will be broadcast in over 50 countries.
UKTV Commissioning Editor Iain Coyle said: "The series will offer an exciting insight into the host country of the FIFA World Cup and a fun way for Dave viewers to get ready for the biggest sporting event in the world."
Catch up...
The comedians will team up for the six-part series Kia's Road to Rio ahead of the FIFA World Cup in Brazil next year.
Watson and Wehn will drive together through South America ahead of the biggest event in the world's footballing calendar, culminating in a finale episode in Rio.
The show will see the pair meet football-obsessed locals, face roadside dramas, sample the local cuisine and meet famous football players.
Filming on the show is due to begin in January, and Dave has said that the programme will be broadcast in over 50 countries.
UKTV Commissioning Editor Iain Coyle said: "The series will offer an exciting insight into the host country of the FIFA World Cup and a fun way for Dave viewers to get ready for the biggest sporting event in the world."
Catch up...
- 12/10/2013
- Digital Spy
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