UKTV
Greenlit: Shakespeare- The Legacy, Yesterday
Shakespeare- The Legacy – Actor John Nettles, exploring the life and works of Shakespeare. The programme marks the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death in 1616. Channel: UKTV Yesterday Producer: 3DD TX: April 2016 Source: 3DD press release
Greenlit: Hitler’s Olympics, Yesterday
Hitler’s Olympics – It is 80 years since the start of the Berlin Olympics on August 1 1936. Compelling, frightening and relevant today, this documentary explores an extraordinary moment in the history of the Olympics and the power of the Nazi Party. Channel: UKTV Yesterday Producer: 3DD TX: 2016 Source: 3DD press release
Greenlit: The Interviews, Gold
The Interviews (6 x 60′) – Each episode follows the career and personal story of legendary celebrities from the world of comedy and showbiz, using their most memorable moments from British TV chat shows and beyond. Voiced by actress and comedian Dawn French, the series features Kenneth Williams, The Two Ronnies, Les Dawson, Oliver Reed, […]
Greenlit: Impossible Engineering, Yesterday
Impossible Engineering (6 x 60′) – Looks at the history of pioneering modern-day mega structures. Behind every seemingly impossible marvel of modern engineering is a cast of historic trailblazers who designed new building techniques, took risks on untested materials and revolutionised their field. Each episode details how giant structures, record-beating buildings, and the world’s most […]
Greenlit: Annihilation: The Destruction of Europe’s Jews, France 2/ SVT/ ZDFinfo / UKTV/ Viasat History/ TV5 Québec Canada / RTS / NRK
Annihilation: The Destruction of Europe’s Jews (8 x 60′) – Archive-based documentary series that explores the events leading up to and around the Holocaust. Channel: France 2 / SVT / ZDFinfo / UKTV / Viasat History / TV5 Québec Canada / RTS / NRK /Curiosity Project Producer: Zadig Productions TX: 2015 Source: Realscreen
Greenlit: Donut Showdown, Good Food / Cooking Channel
Donut Showdown (20 x 30′ x two series) – Canadian pastry competition that pits three chefs against each other as they attempt to bake the most creative and delicious donut and walk off with a $10,000 prize. Channel: Good Food / previously aired on Cooking Channel (US) Producer: Architect Films (Canada) TX: TBC Source: Broadcast
Greenlit: Singing in the Rainforest, Watch
Singing in the Rainforest (5 x 60′) – A series that sees top music talent leave their creature comforts behind and embrace life with remote tribes from all around the world. Remarkable meetings of different cultures will result in extraordinary and unique musical collaborations, which will be available for viewers and music lovers to download […]
Greenlit: Haunting: Australia, UKTV Really, Syfy International
Haunting: Australia (8 x 60′) – An unprecedented collection of the world’s best paranormal investigators put their unique skills to the test against the most thrilling and frightening haunted locations in Australia. The series features six presenters, renowned for their work in the paranormal field including Ian Lawman (Most Haunted), Robb Demarest and Ray Jorden […]
Greenlit: Spending Dave’s Money, Dave
Spending Dave’s Money (5 x 60′) – A comedy travel series that travels the globe, dropping celebrity duos in unfamiliar places and challenging them to spend up to £10,000 of Dave’s money in just 24 hours. However, there are some strict rules in place: the double acts must have absolutely nothing to show for their […]
Greenlit: Forbidden History, Yesterday
Forbidden History (6 x 60′) – Throughout history, information has been suppressed and evidence withheld about long-held conspiracy theories, ancient treasures, lost civilisations and war time secrets. This series takes viewers on a journey with Jamie Theakston to discover the truth and unearth new facts about great mysteries. In one episode, presenter Jamie theakston travels […]
Greenlit: The Two Ronnies Specatacle, UKTV Gold
The Two Ronnies Spectacle (3 x 60′) – Documentary series in which Ronnie Corbett remembers his comedy partner, the late Ronnie Barker, via celebrity interviews, classic sketches and memorabilia. Channel: UKTV Gold Producer: North One Television TX: TBC Source: Broadcast
Greenlit: Dangerman: The Incredible Mr Goodwin, BBC America
Dangerman: The Incredible Mr. Goodwin – Like Harry Houdini and Evel Knievel, Jonathan Goodwin has a taste for danger and testing his fate. Impossible is merely a challenge for Jonathan Goodwin, a new breed of escapologist and a professional dangerman, who puts himself in the most extreme situations. Emulating his childhood heroes, the great American […]
Greenlit: Red Bull Soapbox Race, UKTV Dave
Red Bull Soapbox Race (5 x 30′) – Red Bull Soapbox Race is a major international event that has been wowing huge crowds around the world for the past 12 years. Teams of amateur racers design and build their own gravity-powered soapbox vehicles and race them against the clock in an extreme downhill battle in […]
Greenlit: Professor Hutton’s Curiosities, UKTV Yesterday
Professor Hutton’s Curiosities (12 x 30′) – Docuseries in which historian Professor Ronald Hutton travels around the UK to seek out the most interesting and unusual museum collections. Channel: UKTV Yesterday Producer: Indigo Films & Television / World Media Rights TX: Summer 2013 Source: C21
Greenlit: World’s Weirdest Restaurants, UKTV Good Food
World’s Weirdest Restaurants (15 x 30′) – Visits some of the most unusual, one-of-a-kind restaurants around the world. The series features some of the most extraordinary eateries and curious cuisines including flambéed chicken catapulted through the air, skewered mid-flight by a unicycle riding waiter, and sushi served up by dancing robots. Channel: UKTV Good Food […]
Greenlit: Ross Noble Freewheeling, UKTV Dave
Ross Noble Freewheeling (6 x 60′) – Comedian Ross Noble wants to do things his way. And his way is the random way. So Ross is putting his fate completely in the hands of the public as he calls on fans through social media to decide every step of this travel journey. The series is […]
Greenlit: Alexander’s Lost World, UKTV Yesterday
Alexander’s Lost World (6 x 60’) – This series takes viewers on a dangerous journey as David Adams attempts to be the first man to explore the 1,500-mile course of the River Oxus through war-torn Afghanistan and Central Asia. His mission is to tell the untold story of the Genesis, life and destruction of the […]
Greenlit: Mummy Mysteries, UKTV Yesterday / Smithsonian
Mummy Mysteries (6 x 30’) – Investigates the circumstances surrounding suspicious deaths from the ancient past using state of the art scientific techniques. In each episode a different team of archaeologists embark on a quest to find out exactly how and why a victim met their death. The series explores an Iron Age mass grave […]
Greenlit: Treasure Detectives, CNBC / UKTV Yesterday
Treasure Detectives ( x 60′) – A weekly show featuring world-renowned fakes and forgeries detective, Curtis Dowling, and his team of investigators who dig into the history of potentially counterfeit items using high tech science. In each episode, the team will meet collectors and verify the authenticity of collectibles, artwork and antiquities using innovative technology […]
Greenlit: Valentine Warner’s Scandinavian Cookbook, UKTV Good Food
Valentine Warner’s Scandinavian Cookbook w/t (10 x 30′) – This series will showcase seasonal variations in the Scandinavian region, examining its increasing popularity in contemporary cookery. Each episode will be set in a different location and will see Valentine cook with the local delicacies and ingredients, as he attempts traditional Scandinavian recipes, alongside more experimental […]
Greenlit: Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series, UKTV Dave
The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series – Docuseries following the extreme exploits of cliff divers from Corsica to the Azores and beyond. Channel: UKTV Dave Producer: UMTV TX: 7th October 2012 Source: UKTV press office
Greenlit: David Attenborough’s Natural Curoiosities, UKTV Eden
David Attenborough’s Natural Curiosities (5 x 30′) – Sir David shines a spotlight on some of nature’s extraordinary evolutionary anomalies and how, even today, these curious animals continue to baffle and fascinate. Each episode features two creatures with curiously distinctive adaptations that link together with a common theme. From the curious ‘hoax’ of the Platypus’s […]
Greenlit: The Jonathan Goodwin Project, UKTV Watch
The Jonathan Goodwin Project w/t (4 x 60″) – Escapologist Jonathan Goodwin puts himself to the test. Channel: UKTV Watch Producer: Objective Productions / Crook Productions TX: March 2013 Source: Realscreen
Greenlit: Rachel Allen’s Cake Diaries,
Rachel Allen’s Cake Diaries (13×30′) – Rachel Allen reveals how to bake the best cakes. Channel: UKTV Good Food / RTE Producer: Sweet TV TX: Autumn 2012 Source: C21
Greenlit: United Cakes of America, UKTV Good Food
United Cakes of America (15 x30′) – Chef James Martin travels across the USA in search of traditional American desserts such as New York baked cheesecake. Channel: UKTV Good Food Producer: Outline Productions TX: Early 2013 Source: Broadcast
Greenlit: The Seahorse Man, UKTV Eden
The Seahorse Man (1 x 60′) – Documentary about Irish marine biologist Kealan Doyle who is trying to save the seahorse from extinction (by predators, pollution and peddlers of Chinese medicine) by setting up a business in Ireland that he hopes will become the “seahorse capital of the world”. Channel: UKTV Eden Producer: GMTV TX: […]
Greenlit: British Gangster: Faces of the Underworld, UKTV Yesterday
British Gangster: Faces of the Underworld (6 x 60′) – Docuseries presented by Bernard O’Mahoney that goes back in time to the 1940s and 1950s to meet gangsters from Britain’s criminal underworld. Channel: Yesterday (UKTV) Producer: Altmar Entertainment / Revelation Films TX: Late 2012 Source: TBI Vision
Greenlit: Raiders of the Lost Past, UKTV Yesterday
Raiders of the Lost Past (13 x 50′) – Docuseries that looks at attempts to uncover the secrets of famous historical artefacts such as the Holy Grail. Channel: Yesterday (UKTV) Producer: WMR Productions TX: Late 2012 Source: TBI Vision
Greenlit: Fight Club: A History of Violence, UKTV Yesterday
Fight Club: A History of Violence (4 x 60′) – Docuseries that explores the history of organised fights from the Tudor through Victorian eras. Channel: Yesterday (UKTV) Producer: Like a Shot Entertainment TX: Late 2012 Source: TBI Vision
Greenlit: Sicily With Aldo and Enzo, UKTV Good Food
Sicily with Aldo and Enzo (10x 30′) – Follows Italian and Sicilian chefs Aldo Zilli and Enzo Oliveria as they travel to 10 unique locations across the Sicily, from Palermo to Mount Etna, discovering the secrets of Sicily’s diverse culinary culture. Channel: UKTV Good Food (ad-funded by the Sicilian Tourist Board; brokered by UM London) […]
Greenlit: Bring Me Morecambe and Wise, UKTV Gold
Bring Me Morecambe and Wise (5 x 60′) – Morecambe and Wise performed together from 1941 until Eric Morecambe’s death in1984, and they quickly became the kings of British comedy with famous sketches such as Singing in the Rain and The Breakfast Sketch. This series provides a fascinating insight into Britain’s most iconic comedy duo, […]
Greenlit: Bush Pilots, Dave
Bush Pilots (10 x 60′) – Docuseries following the pilots who work in skies above Africa. Channel: UKTV Dave Producer: RDF Television West TX: TBC Source: C21
Greenlit: David Attenborough’s Natural Curiosities, UKTV Eden
David Attenborough’s Natural Curiosities (5 x 30′) – Sir David shines the spotlight on some of nature’s extraordinary evolutionary anomalies and how, even today, these curious animals continue to baffle and fascinate. Each episode features two creatures with curiously distinctive adaptations that link together with a common theme. From the curious ‘hoax’ of the Platypus’s […]
Greenlit: Madhur Jaffrey’s Curry Nation, UKTV Good Food
Madhur Jaffrey’s Curry Nation w/t (10 x 30′) – Curry is the UK’s favourite dish, and Madhur Jaffrey is television’s favourite Indian cook. For generations of food lovers around the world she is the authority on its cuisine. Now she is about to undertake a personal journey around Britain, exploring the spices, flavours and fragrances […]
Greenlit: Tony Robinson’s London Games Unearthed, UKTV Yesterday
Tony Robinson’s London Games Unearthed (1 x 60′) – Time Team veteran Tony Robinson explores the history of East London as revealed by the construction of the 2012 Olympics site. Channel: UKTV Yesterday Producer: WTFN (Australia) TX: Summer 2012 Source: C21
Greenlit: London Calling, BBC 1, BBC Entertainment, BBC Knowledge, BBC HD, UKTV, BBC World News, iPlayer
London Calling – As the eyes of the World turn to London this summer, the City of 2012 will be brought to life by the BBC through a unique season of programmes that celebrate the music, fashion, art, culture and history of Britain’s capital city. The season will be led by live coverage from the […]
Greenlit: Return to the Falklands, UKTV Yesterday
Return to the Falklands (1 90′) – On the anniversary of the Falklands conflict, this film follows Major Philip Neame and Corporal John Geddes as they travel back to the islands and the site of battles at Goose Green and Port Stanley. Channel: UKTV Yesterday Producer: Like a Shot Entertainment TX: 1st April 2012 Source: […]
Greenlit: Titanic: The Band Played On, UKTV Yesterday
Titanic: The Band Played On – In April 1912 news of the greatest maritime disaster in history sent shock waves around the world. From the moment the ship sank, a series of powerful myths grew up around the Titanic. Perhaps the most potent of all is that of the band standing on deck, bravely playing […]
Greenlit: The Roux Scholarship, UKTV Good Food
The Roux Scholarship (1 x 60′) – Documentary following the 29th annual Roux Scholarship competition as young people attempt to win a work placement in a three-star Michelin restaurant. Channel: UKTV Good Food Producer: Cactus TV TX: Autumn 2012 Source: Broadcast
Greenlit: Marbella Mansions, UKTV Home
Marbella Mansions (10 x 60′) – A look behind the scenes of the property industry Spain’s most blingy of resorts. Channel: UKTV Home Producer: Splash Media TX: Autumn 2012 Source: Broadcast
Greenlit: The Kitchen Shrinks, UKTV Home
The Kitchen Shrinks (20 x 30′) – Nadia Sawalha and kitchen designer Kerr Drummond help people makeover their kitchens after watching how they use the space via CCTV. Channel: UKTV Home Producer: Doghouse Media TX: Late 2012 Source: Broadcast
Greenlit: Get the Look, UKTV Home
Get the Look (15 x 30′) – This series aims to brighten up bland beige decor with a burst of colourful inspiration from interior designer Kathryn Rayward. Each episode features key elements of a specific style which can be used quickly and cheaply in order to Get The Look. A range of bespoke styles will be […]
Greenlit: Make My Home Bigger, UKTV Home
Make My Home Bigger (15 x 30′) – Property expert Jonnie Irwin takes a look at the conversion fever that is sweeping the UK. He joins homeowners embarking on daring conversions building up into lofts and down into basements to create gorgeous and aspirational living spaces. Each episode is packed with take-home advice on how […]
Greenlit: The Germans Are Coming, UKTV Yesterday
The Germans Are Coming (1 x 60′) – When Winston Churchill promised to fight on the beaches, on the streets and in the hills, it wasn’t mere oratory – he meant Dymchurch Beach, Penrith High Street and the hills of the South Downs. The Germans Are Coming will chart the story of how the British […]
Greenlit: After the War Was Won, UKTV Yesterday
After the War Was Won (1 x 60′) – The moving story of what happened to the brave men and women who fought for freedom in World War II. For many there was the sheer joy and relief of victory, the anticipation of a heroes welcome and some extraordinary reunions with loved ones. For some […]
Greenlit: Fat Surgeons, UKTV Really
Fat Surgeons (10 x 50′) – Docuseries that follows two of Britain’s most sought after Bariatric experts, Mr Shaw Somers and Mr Chris Pring and their patients, on their remarkable journeys as they undergo surgery, cope with the after effects, and try to re-build their lives, whilst battling their food demons. Each episode explores what […]
Greenlit: The Roux Legacy, UKTV Good Food
The Roux Legacy (10 x 60′) – Four members of the Roux family work and cook alongside each other on television for the first time. The series provides extraordinary behind the scenes footage of Albert, Michel, Alain, and Michel Roux Junior, in both the kitchens of Le Gavroche and The Waterside Inn, which remains the […]
Greenlit: My Derelict Dream Home, UKTV Home
My Derelict Dream Home (15 x 60′) – Simon O’Brien hosts a home renovation show that follows ordinary people facing the challenge of turning wrecks into inspirational homes. Channel: UKTV Home Producer: True North Productions TX: 2013 Source: Broadcast
Greenlit: Dara O’Briain’s University of Practical Mathematics, UKTV Dave
Dara O’Briain’s University of Practical Mathematics w/t (8 x 40′) – A humorous new maths-based series headed by mathematical physics graduate, TV presenter and stand-up, Dara O’Briain. Showing how maths underpins everything in the world around us, each programme sees two main problems for Dara to crack using numbers and equations, while a second comedian […]
Greenlit: The Lost Lagoon, UKTV Eden
The Lost Lagoon (1 x 60′) – Natural history documentary exploring mangrove swamps in Mozambique. Channel: UKTV Eden Producer: Earth-Touch Productions TX: TBC Source: C21
