Video Interview with DRG’s Noel Hedges

Noel Hedges, the executive VP of content and acquisitions at DRG, tells TV Real that the company is open to working with all types of producers, and shares what advice he has for those looking to pitch to him.

While the DRG catalog spans many genres, there’s a wealth of factual fare at the heart of its slate. From history to lifestyle, nature and wildlife to travel, straight factual to factual entertainment, the portfolio runs the gamut. As Noel Hedges, the company’s executive VP of content and acquisitions, says: “We like to keep the DRG factual slate as diverse and as broad as possible.”

Among the factual categories, Hedges points out that crime is proving to be a “stalwart distribution play,” highlighting Guiltology, which puts a science twist on the tried-and-tested genre. He also notes the success of shows in the areas of wildlife and the natural world, and the company recently launched the series Journey that satisfies this demand. “We’re seeing a real appetite in the market for that kind of long-running, escapist factual programming that really takes people on a journey,” Hedges says. He also singles out current affairs and single documentaries as being strong segments.