OHMYGOSSIP — A ‘Gogglebox’ spin-off is in the works.
The popular Channel 4 show, which documents reactions from members of the public as they sit around watching TV in their living rooms, is getting its own spin-off in Welsh on S4C.
The public broadcaster is the only Welsh language channel in the world that distributes a wide range of programmes including drama, documentaries and news.
As S4C celebrates its 40th birthday this year, they are delighted to be working with Channel 4 to produce the Welsh series, ‘Gogglebocs Cymru’.
Applications for the new show, which is based on the English version of Channel 4’s ‘Gogglebox’ from Studio Lambert, are now open.
Casting for the Welsh format must reflect modern day Wales by celebrating characters around Wales and Welsh speakers in and around the UK.
S4C’S Chief Content Officer, LLinos Griffin-Williams, said: “I am thrilled that Channel 4 has, for the first time, made an exception with one of their most valued formats, by agreeing to release exclusivity of Gogglebox in the UK to S4C. As two public service broadcasters, with a close and collaborative working relationship, we are delighted to be entrusted with such an important brand.”
S4C are committed to delivering a diverse range of content and are welcome to additional ideas in order to extend the reach.
The Welsh broadcaster hopes to emulate the success of the English version by building on the 40 worldwide format.
Last year, ‘Gogglebox’ was the second biggest title on Channel 4 racking up 5.4 million viewers on average.
‘Gogglebocs Cymru’ is expected to drop this autumn.
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