Commissioning Tips
Greenlit: The Nineties, CNN
The Nineties (8 x ) -Highlights cultural and political milestones, from the birth of the internet to President Bill Clinton’s impeachment that defined the decade. Channel: CNN TX: 2016-17 Source: Turner press release
Greenlit: The History of Comedy, CNN
The History of Comedy w/t (8 x ) – Explores what makes people laugh – from the Ancient Greeks, to Shakespeare, Vaudeville, to the biggest contemporary comedians, movies and TV shows. It will dig deep into topics like political humor and slapstick, featuring the voices that have made us laugh over the generations. Using archival footage, original […]
Greenlit: Soundtracks: Songs That Made History, CNN
Soundtracks: Songs That Made History w/t (8 x ) – Explores the music tied to iconic moments in history. Every episode will cover a tragedy, triumph, or the start of a movement – and the music that came to define it. From the March on Washington to the riots at Stonewall, the moon landing to […]
Greenlit: Perfect, CBC
Perfect (1 x 60′) – Follows Canada’s national synchronized swimming team as they strive to qualify for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Shot over the course of a year and benefiting from exclusive access to the team, it reveals a world of extraordinary sacrifice and determination. Combining the beauty of dance with the intensity of […]
Greenlit: Newfoundland at Armageddon, CBC
Newfoundland at Armageddon (1 x 120′) – Documentary that tells the epic story of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment and its bloody destruction on the morning of July 1, 1916, a battle that led to enormous consequences for Newfoundlanders. On July 1st 1916, 800 soldiers of the Newfoundland regiment rose from St. John’s Road trench and marched […]
In: Jodie Scheer, Director of Programming, HGTV, DIY Network, Great American Country
Jodi Scheer has been appointed as Director of Programming at HGTV, DIY Network and Great American Country, based in Knoxville, Tennessee, reporting to John Feld, SVP Original Programming. Source: Realscreen
In: Dan Louw, VP Development UK, Viceland UK
Dan Louw has been appointed as Vice President of Development UK at Viceland UK. Source: Broadcast
Greenlit: Storyville’s Unlocking The Cage, BBC4
Storyville’s Unlocking The Cage (1 x ) – Follows animal rights lawyer Steven Wise in his unprecedented challenge to break down the legal wall that separates animals from human as he argues on behalf of four captive chimpanzees in New York State. Supported by affidavits from primatologists around the world, Steve maintains that, based on […]
Greenlit: Our Drugs War, BBC3
Our Drugs War (3 x 60′) – Takes an in-depth look at both the consumption and prohibition of illegal drugs in one British city: Bristol. We will meet the drug users, abusers, dealers, and those who tackle the growing problem on a day-by-day basis, including professionals from Avon and Somerset Police, the Bristol Drugs Project, […]
Greenlit: A Year With The Tribe, BBC2
A Year With The Tribe w/t (3 x 60′) – Will Millard is going back to Indonesia. But this time, instead of spending a month with three different tribes, he is going to commit to a single location, which he will return to four times over the course of a year. He will fully immerse […]
Greenlit: American Justice, BBC2
American Justice -Explores the American justice system in the state of Florida. Located in the city of Jacksonville, Duval County – a Republican heartland with a reputation for tough justice – this series tells the story of the justice system through the eyes of those who administer it every day. With access to the criminal […]
Greenlit: Ambulances: Life And Death On The Streets, BBC1
Ambulances: Life And Death On The Streets (3 x 60′) – Observational documentary, which gives an exclusive insight into how London’s Ambulance service – that was last year put into special measures – deals with this ever-growing city and its health extremes. London is one of the most diverse and economically polarised cities in the […]
Greenlit: The Best Bottoms in the Land, BBC1
The Best Bottoms in the Land (9 x 30′ regional documentaries) – 2016 is a momentous year for the Royal Shakespeare Company – it’s the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. As part of the celebrations, the Company is taking on its biggest challenge ever. Performing A Midsummer Night’s Dream – one of Shakespeare’s best loved […]
Greenlit: The Big Chef Showdown, BBC1
The Big Chef Showdown – Sheree Murphy oversees as 16 chefs – all with Michelin stars to their name – mentor amateur home cooks to do battle in the kitchen. For the amateurs, it’s a chance to work alongside the best in the business. For the professionals, it’s an opportunity to train their partner and […]
Greenlit: Handmade: By Royal Appointment, BBC4
Handmade: By Royal Appointment (4 x 30′) -Follows the making of four beautiful objects, handcrafted by companies with a Royal Warrant. In Stoke, we follow the painstaking process behind the making of a Wedgwood vase, hearing from potters and craftspeople who have perfected their skills over decades, and discover how this quintessentially British brand is […]
Greenlit: Antonia Bird: From EastEnders To Hollywood, BBC4
Antonia Bird: From EastEnders To Hollywood (1 x 60′) -This biographical documentary celebrates the trail-blazing career of Antonia Bird, the first British woman to direct a Hollywood movie, who died in 2013. It explores her fight to get her voice heard, to break through the barriers against her gender and her politics, and to bring […]
Greenlit: Julian Of Norwich, BBC4
Julian Of Norwich (1 x 60′) – Dr Janina Ramirez explores the extraordinary story of Julian of Norwich and how her book Revelations of Divine Love survived 600 years of neglect and suppression before its chance rediscovery in the archives of the British Museum. Julian of Norwich was the first woman to write a book […]
Greenlit: MAKE! Craft Britain, BBC4
MAKE! Craft Britain – “The need to create is very strong in us all.” So says Kate Kearney as her daughter and presenter of the programme, Martha Kearney, embarks on a quest to understand the power of craft in Britain. A joyful celebration of craft, this show follows ordinary people across the country having a […]
Greenlit: Peggy Guggenheim: Art Addict, BBC4
Peggy Guggenheim: Art Addict – A colourful character who was not only ahead of her time but helped to define it, Peggy Guggenheim was an heiress to her family fortune who became a central figure in the modern art movement. As she moved through the cultural upheaval of the 20th century, she collected not only […]
Greenlit: The Banker’s Guide To The Art Market, BBC4
The Banker’s Guide To The Art Market (1 x 60′) – Step inside a world of high art, low cunning and prices beyond your wildest imaginings. This is a revealing, wry and rare look behind doors that are closed to most of us. Propelled by the newly rich of the financial world, London’s art market […]
Greenlit: The Art Detectives, BBC4
The Art Detectives (3 x 60′) – Historian and art dealer Dr Bendor Grosvenor and art historian Jacky Klein track down lost and hidden public paintings from local museums and galleries across Britain. Scouring public museums and great houses across the country, the duo will delve deep into vaults and storerooms to reveal secret stashes […]
Greenlit: Singles, Spotify
Singles – Shot in Spotify’s brand new, state-of-the-art music studio in NYC, this series gives viewers fly-on-the-wall access to artists as they record new takes on their most well-known songs. This show will have a super-intimate, almost “low-fi” feel. While the series will have a consistent look, visual elements will be tweaked to align with […]
Greenlit: Trading Playlists, Spotify
Trading Playlists – Two celebrities trade Spotify playlists for a day, in the process discovering new music, learning a bit about each other, and highlighting all the ways music is tied to identity and culture. Channel: Spotify TX: Summer/Fall 2016 Source: Spotify press release
Greenlit: Life in Short, Spotify
Life in Short – An anthology series celebrating music’s most enigmatic artists. Each 24-episode season covers a single artist and each sub-2 minute episode uses a different narrative device (animation, documentary, tribute performance) to highlight one key aspect of the artist’s life. Episodes will run the gamut from funny to inspiring, to somber. Each episode […]
Greenlit: Drawn & Recorded, Spotify
Drawn & Recorded – Featuring narration from Oscar-winner T-Bone Burnett and stunning animation from Drew Christie, each episode of Drawn & Recorded tells a remarkable anecdote from music history. The stories will range from introspective to comic, and feature artists from across the music spectrum. Channel: Spotify TX: Summer/Fall 2016 Source: Spotify press release
Greenlit: Landmark, Spotify
Landmark – Comprised of exclusive interviews, archival footage, and unique multi-media elements, each episode of Landmark brings to life the story of an important moment or movement in music history. Each installment is accompanied by a long-form podcast giving in-depth analysis of specific tracks. Channel: Spotify TX: Summer/Fall 2016 Source: Spotify press release
Greenlit: Rush Hour, Spotify
Rush Hour – Two hip-hop artists (one legend, one young buck) are picked up in a van during the height of LA rush hour. As they drive to an undisclosed location they must come up with a remix or mashup of one of their well-known tracks. Once done, they arrive at the downtown LA parking […]
Greenlit: American Monster, Investigation Discovery
American Monster (6 x 60′) – On the outside, killers and kidnappers are very often extraordinarily ordinary, hiding in plain sight. The nice guy next door with the pretty wife and kids? Is he a secret killer? The chatty guy on the till at the supermarket? Is he a psychopath with a dungeon under his […]
Greenlit: The Home Game, ITV
The Home Game w/t (10 x 60′) – Competition home makeover format in which four householders compete to increase the value of their property by the highest amount. Channel: ITV Producer: TwoFour TX: TBC Source: Broadcast
Greenlit: The Chronicles Of Nadiya, BBC1
The Chronicles Of Nadiya (2 x 60′) – An exuberant food-inspired journey from Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain’s birthplace in Luton to her family village in the north east of Bangladesh. The series combines personal revelation with fascinating food travelogue and explores the hidden world of Bangladesh and the exceptional dishes typical of […]
Greenlit: Sounds Random, BBC3
Sounds Random (15 x ) – A brand new music show hosted by comedian James Acaster. Part-chat show, part-music video, the series of shorts sees James Acaster invite guests including Mystery Jets, Raleigh Ritchie, Scroobius Pip, Izzy Bizu, Oh Wonder, Wolf Alice, Big Narstie, Shura, Tom from The Wanted, Billy Bragg and Vanessa from the Saturdays to discuss […]
Greenlit: Back to the Land, BBC2
Back to the Land (3 x 60′) – Factual format in which Kate Humble meets people who are running businesses based on, and in, Britain’s countryside. Channel: BBC2 Producer: 7 Wonder TX: TBC Source: C21 Media
Greenlit: Suspect, BBC2
Suspect (1 x 60′) – The murders in Chillenden, Kent, in 1996 were one of the most notorious crimes of recent years. The killings of Lin Russell and her daughter Megan, along with the attempted-murder of nine year-old Josie, shocked the nation. After a year long police investigation, a man from Kent, Michael Stone, was […]
Greenlit: The Mosque, Channel 4
The Mosque w/t (3 x 60′) – Ob doc series based in and around Birmingham Central Mosque – exploring the lives of the community who worship there. As one of the largest mosques not only in the UK but in Western Europe, Birmingham Central Mosque plays a pivotal role in many aspects of community life […]
Greenlit: Yoga Girls, Z Living
Yoga Girls – Yoga has a new “mecca” on the West Side of Los Angeles, where the beautiful and the famous co-exist. Here, the hottest yoga instructors are in constant competition to attract clients and gain the most recognition as they build their respective brands. This docu-soap follows two groups – one driven by self-promotion […]
Greenlit: Wonderland, MTV
Wonderland w/t – A new weekly show that re-imagines live music programming and delivers a smart, comedic take on pop culture at large, this show will bring together the best new music, ground-breaking live performances and young comedic talent under one roof in a highly curated and truly innovative multi-streamed viewing experience.Located in the heart […]
Greenlit: National Enquirer Investigates, Reelz
National Enquirer Investigates – Makes viewers question everything they thought they knew about the most sensational crimes and celebrity scandals in Hollywood history. Could new evidence prove once and for all that Natalie Wood was murdered? Is there a never-before-uncovered eyewitness who saw O.J. Simpson at Nicole Brown’s house that fateful night? Were Whitney Houston […]
Greenlit: The Big Fat Truth, Z Living
The Big Fat Truth – JD Roth serves as host and mentor of this inspirational series, posing challenges to groups of overweight participants and providing the tools they need to accomplish their goals. Whether it’s a church congregation, truckers at a truck stop, nurses at a hospital or cattle farmers on a ranch, Roth shows […]
Greenlit: Relative Success with Tabatha Coffey, Bravo
Relative Success with Tabatha Coffey w/t – There are nearly 6 million family businesses in America, and for every one of them all business is personal. No one knows this better than Tabatha Coffey, with her years of experience helping businesses succeed through critical transitions. In each self-contained episode, a family will call upon Tabatha […]
Greenlit: Altar’d, Z Living
Altar’d – Their wedding day may be approaching fast, but these overweight couples are determined to make one big change – lose weight – before walking down the aisle. Twelve weeks before their nuptials, the future bride and groom are paired with trainers and begin their transformation. But of course, there’s a twist that no […]
Greenlit: Missing Dial, Nat Geo
Missing Dial (6 x 60′) – In July 2014, 27-year-old experienced outdoorsman Cody Dial, the son of esteemed National Geographic Explorer Roman Dial, embarked on an expedition through the Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica — a dense rain forest in a region known for illegal gold-mining and illicit activity. He never emerged. Did he […]
In: Paul Windle, Development Producer, Smoking Pony
Paul Windle has been appointed as Development Producer at Smoking Pony, based in London and reporting to MDs Sarah Burkeman and Rebecca Welsh. Source: Broadcast
Greenlit: Arctic Live, BBC2
Arctic Live (3 x 60′) – A series exploring the planet’s last undiscovered wilderness. From the edge of the Canadian Arctic, Kate Humble, Simon Reeve and Gordon Buchanan will be live on the shores of Hudson Bay to discover what life is really like on top of the world. They will also follow the remarkable […]
In: Kelly Webb Lamb, Head of Factual Entertainment, Channel 4
Kelly Webb Lamb has been appointed as Head of Factual Entertainment at Channel 4, reporting to Liam Humphreys Head of Entertainment. She will oversee Factual Entertainment output across the channel; developing established brands, overseeing ambitious upcoming projects and working closely with Liam in driving forward the strategy of delivering innovative, entertaining shows which offer a […]
Greenlit: The Trial, Channel 4
The Trial w/t (5 x 60′) – A documentary/drama series in which a fictional crime is tried through an ‘as real’ trial – featuring practicing lawyers, a genuine judge and an authentic jury of 12 members of the public. Combining documentary and drama, the series explores the process of trial by jury in the UK, […]
Greenlit: All Aboard! The Country Bus, BBC4
All Aboard! The Country Bus – Invites viewers aboard for a very special journey through one of the most spectacular and beautiful bus routes in Britain. The ‘Northern Dalesman’, as the bus on the route is dubbed, will be fixed with special cameras as it travels on its journey, stretching from the market town of Richmond […]
Greenlit: The Truth About Dementia, BBC1
The Truth About Dementia (1 x 60′) – Examines the science behind dementia. Presenter and Alzheimer’s ambassador Angela Rippon investigates the disease that took her mother’s life and is now starting to affect her friends. In the UK, figures show that there are 850,000 people living with dementia – and by 2050 it is projected to exceed […]
Greenlit: Going Back, Giving Back, BBC1
Going Back, Giving Back (15 x 45’) – As a nation we have a proud heritage of donating to charity, and research shows the trend of a ‘living will’ is on the rise. This new series is born out of real life. In each programme one person will explore their personal history to decide how they […]
Greenlit: United Nations Street, BBC1
United Nations Street (1 x 30′ pilot) – Narborough Road in Leicester is Britain’s most diverse street, where people from 22 nationalities live and work side by side. This is a community with a unique sense of identity, a place with its own daily challenges – and triumphs. This programme spends time with the residents, […]
Greenlit: Dom on the Spot, BBC1
Dom On The Spot (15 x 45′) – Britain is handing out more fines than ever with hundreds of new offences being treated every year. But however frustrating, these fines are here for a reason – to protect us. Fronted by the people’s champion Dom Littlewood, Dom On The Spot, delves behind the statistics to follow […]
