King Of coming to Channel 4 in summer 2011

12 April 2011

Claudia Winkleman

King Of... is a fresh and feisty Channel 4 comedy talk show hosted by Claudia Winkleman

From musicals to newsreaders, from supermodels to household pets, from artists to takeaways, King of... will take a witty, informative and passionate look at our favourite things, and Claudia will be shining a unique light on the passions and peculiarities of her celebrity guests.

The aim is that each week, Claudia, her celebrity guests and a studio audience will deliberate and debate to find the definitive, the top, the crème de la crème - in short, the king of just about everything.

Claudia Winkleman said: "I have been playing King Of with friends and family forever. I am completely over the moon I'm now being allowed to do it on the telly. What's the king of condiments? No. It's not ketchup"

The 6x30minute series was commissioned by Channel 4's commissioning editor for Entertainment, Darren Smith and produced by Big Talk/Salt Beef Productions.

Channel 4's Commissioning Editor for Entertainment, Darren Smith said: "Seeing Claudia in a comedy entertainment context is a real treat. Everyone knows how charming and brainy she is, and now you can see how incredibly funny she can be. We're hugely excited."

King Of...is executive produced by Kenton Allen for Big Talk and Jeremy Salsby for Salt Beef. The series producer is Ruth Wallace (Mock The Week) and the Producers are Chris Little (League of Their Own) and Kate Staples (Would I Lie To You.)