Following a competitive tender process, ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Studios has retained the contract to continue producing Fake or Fortune and This Farming Life.
Both titles were put out to tender in February 2025. The tendering of returning series forms part of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½â€™s contestability requirements and our commitment to commission the best programmes for audiences, regardless of who makes them.
The tender contract for Fake or Fortune is for two series over two years, a total of 8 x 60’ episodes.
The tender contract for This Farming Life is for two series over two years, a total of 24 x 60’ episodes.
Suzy Klein, Head of Commissioning, ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Arts, says: “This was an extremely competitive process and we would like to commend all the shortlisted producers for the high-quality bids they put forward. With Fiona Bruce and Philip Mould at the helm, Fake or Fortune is a hugely popular part of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One schedule, consistently delivering thrilling stories about lost masterpieces and scandalous forgeries alike, and we look forward to it continuing to grow and thrive in the future.â€
Clare Sillery, Head of Commissioning, Documentaries, says: “Filmed in the beautiful Scottish countryside, This Farming Life is a much-loved ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ brand and we look forward to working with ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Studios to deliver its ongoing success. This was an extremely competitive process and we would like to commend the shortlisted producers for the high quality and comprehensive proposals they put forward.â€
Louise Thornton, Head of Commissioning, ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Scotland says: “This Farming Life is a long-running series that consistently resonates with our audiences, capturing the resilience, warmth, and spirit of rural life. Congratulations to ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Studios who’ll continue to bring the stories of Scotland’s farming communities across the UK, and thanks to all of the producers who submitted excellent proposals during the tender process.â€
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