Legendary quiz show, Fifteen to One, to return to Channel 4
Category: News Release
4 August 2016
- 100 episode order for Remedy Productions
- Series to return for seventh and eighth series
4th August 2016: Remedy Productions, part of the Argonon group, today announce the return of the iconic Channel 4 daytime quiz show, Fifteen to One. Returning for its seventh and eighth series, the commission includes a total of 100 x 60” episodes for the UK broadcaster.
Fronted by broadcaster and comedian, Sandi Toksvig, Fifteen To One is a battle of supreme knowledge with 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 relentless, fast-paced game show is commonly known as TV’s toughest general knowledge quiz.
Series seven and eight will be produced from Remedy’s Glasgow offices by Jim Regan (executive producer) and Stuart Harrison (series producer) and filmed at BBC Pacific Quay Studios.
Remedy Productions’ Chief Creative Officer, Tom Blakeson commented: "We’re delighted that Channel 4 have recommissioned Fifteen to One for a seventh and eighth series. Fifteen to One is one of the UK’s most-loved quiz shows so we’re delighted to be bringing another 100 episodes to audiences across the country alongside the brilliant Sandi Toksvig.”
Fifteen To One was commissioned by Channel 4’s Entertainment Team and will be handled by Sarah Lazenby, Commissioning Editor for Entertainment.
For further information, please contact House PR:
Siobhan Walsh-Johnson
020 7291 3020
Amy Vickery
020 7 291 3012
Notes to Editors
Argonon
Argonon is the award-winning super-indie production group, formed by Leopard Films CEO James Burstall in 2011. Leopard Drama, 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; followed by Windfall Films and joint venture Blacklisted Films who also joined Argonon in 2014. 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 Emmy and BAFTA award-winning factual, factual entertainment, entertainment, drama, arts, comedy and children’s programming.
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, MTV News and Fired by Mum and Dad. Remedy became part of Argonon in 2011 and has since opened offices in Vancouver, Canada and Glasgow, Scotland.
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