Wise Owl Films’ youth offshoot Hoot has today announced its first commission – for the newly-announced Channel 4.0.
Led by Head of Development, Lucy Smith, alongside, Nathalie Mayer and Kariim Case, Hoot has been formed to serve 16-34 year olds across a range of broadcasters and digital channels.
After a successful one-off episode in 2021, Second-Hand For 50 Grand returns to Channel Four for a three-part series, starting Monday, Sept 5th.
Sunday August 21st sees the TX of My Second Hand Home - a competitive Channel Four property format centred around the growing trend of furnishing our homes with pre-loved and upcycled goods.
The 1x60 minute show sees two first time buyer households in Wales and Northumberland go head-to-head over four weeks to see who can furnish their home in style for the least amount of money. And whoever does the best job wins all the cash back they’ve spent on second hand goods.
Presented by Sabrina Grant, the show comes full of tips for anyone wanting to bag a bargain for their home.
Airing on E4 and All 4 before the final episodes of Brooklyn Nine-Nine on 8th June, this 1x60’ special rejoices in the show’s very best moments and explores what turned it into a much-loved staple on our screens.
Across the hour we’ll hear from the show’s key cast including, Andy Samberg, Andre Braugher, Terry Crews, Melissa Fumero, Stephanie Beatriz and Joe Lo Truglio alongside Dan Goor (co-creator/executive producer), Dan Marocco (composer of the show’s comedic-action score) and Craig Robinson, who plays recurring character Doug Judy.
But that’s not all - UK superfans Nish Kumar, Matt Richardson and Catherine Bohart will share their thoughts on their favourite moments from across the series.
ITV and ITV Hub will mark 25 years of Midsomer Murders this Sunday (May 29th) with a landmark documentary from Wise Owl Films celebrating over two decades of one of Britain’s best loved and most enduring crime dramas.
Midsomer Murders - 25 Years of Mayhem will shine a light on the fictional English county of Midsomer, looking at the many mysterious crimes and murders to befall it, as well as paying tribute to the exceptional on and off screen talent who have played pivotal roles in keeping millions of viewers glued to their screens since 1997.