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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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 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.


ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Worldwide, the main commercial arm of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½, and now in its 26th year, ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 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 £40 million annually for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Worldwide.


"The year-on-year success of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Showcase clearly demonstrates the strength of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 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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