Fifteen to One to return for sixth series on Channel 4

7 December 2015

Legendary quiz show Fifteen To One will be returning to Channel 4 for a sixth series. The Remedy Productions (part of the Argonon group) commission will air on the channel next year.

Broadcaster and comedian Sandi Toksvig will return to host the fast-paced, relentless competition also known as TV’s toughest general knowledge quiz. Fifteen contestants start the game, only one can win. The fifteen highest scoring winners returning for the series final, where they’ll compete for the title of Grand Champion and a massive £40,000.

The series will be produced out of Remedy’s Glasgow office and will comprise of 40 x 60’ episodes set to air in daytime next year; one of which will be Remedy’s 200th daytime episode of the battle of the brains for Channel 4.

Sarah Lazenby, Editor, Entertainment at Channel 4 said, “Sandi's brilliant wit and exceptional general knowledge has breathed new life into a much loved format and we're delighted to continue the brand on 4.”

Remedy Productions’ Chief Creative Officer, Tom Blakeson commented: “We’re delighted to be making more Fifteen to One for Channel 4. It’s a great show with an army of amazing fans and we’re really looking forward to getting back into studio in Glasgow with the wonderful Sandi Toksvig.”

Fifteen To One season six was commissioned by Channel 4’s Entertainment Team and will be handled by Sarah Lazenby, Editor for Entertainment.

 

Notes to editors:

Argonon

Argonon is the award-winning super-indie production group, formed by Leopard Films CEO James Burstall in 2011. Leopardrama, Leopard Films, Leopard USA and Remedy Productions were the first to join the group; Remedy Canada launched in June 2012 backed by Argonon; Transparent TV and joint venture BriteSpark Films joined in 2013; Blacklisted Films was formed as a joint venture in 2014 and Windfall Films became the latest company to join Argonon earlier this year. The group has been formed to bring together world class talent across the transmedia landscape, with headquarters in London, New York and Vancouver. Content from the group includes award-winning factual, factual entertainment, entertainment, drama, arts, comedy and children’s programming. www.argonon.com

 

Remedy Productions

Founded in 2003, Remedy has produced well over ten thousand hours of programming, working with the best on- and off-screen talent for major networks, including Channel 4, BBC, MTV and Sky. With a proven track record in music, youth, entertainment and factual entertainment, highlights in Remedy’s current production slate include Fifteen to One for Channel 4 Daytime, Celebrity Fifteen to One for Channel 4, BBC Radio 1’s Teen Awards for CBBC, BBC Three and iPlayer and over 1000 hours of music programming for MTV including The Official Top 40 and MTV News. Remedy became part of Argonon in 2011 and has since opened offices in Vancouver, Canada and Glasgow, Scotland.