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29 October 2014
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26.02.02

Michael Palin extends his travels to Brighton

Michael Palin has journeyed to Brighton to unveil his latest adventure series, Sahara, to the world's television programme buyers at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Showcase.


Palin's much-anticipated new series sees him facing one of the world's greatest challenges - crossing the world's largest desert from the rock of Gibraltar to Morocco, Mauritania, Mali and beyond. Palin's previous adventures - Full Circle with Michael Palin, Pole to Pole and Around the World in 80 Days have all been licensed around the globe to more than 50 countries.


Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Worldwide's US-based sales team has concluded a major pre-sale agreement for Sahara with US cable network Bravo. The channel has also acquired other Palin series as part of the agreement.


Hosted by Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Worldwide, the main commercial arm of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, and now in its 26th year, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Showcase continues to be the world's largest television programme market hosted by a single broadcaster, and this year has attracted a record 460 buyers from around the globe - an increase of 20% on last year. Deals initiated at the market generate an estimated Β£40 million annually for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Worldwide.


"The year-on-year success of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Showcase clearly demonstrates the strength of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ in the international market - no other broadcaster in the world has the range of programming, in terms of quality and diversity, to attract so many international buyers for such an event, " says Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Worldwide Chief Executive Rupert Gavin. "It is a great bonus having Michael at the event this year - his presence and enthusiasm will greatly encourage buyers to sign up for his stunning new series."



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