Financial Makeover Series Heads to CNBC

TORONTO: Picture Box Distribution of Canada has sold three seasons of ‘Til Debt Do Us Part, which helps families deal with their debt, to CNBC in the U.S. 

The show, produced by Frantic Films in association with Canwest Broadcasting’s Slice, follows financial guru Gail Vaz-Oxlade as she uses tough love to help families get to the root of their destructive spending habits. The series will premiere on CNBC tomorrow at 10 p.m. Two 30-minute episodes will air back to back every Saturday night. 

Picture Box has also sold the series to Discovery Asia, Zone Media in the U.K., Talit Communications in Israel and TV4 in Sweden.

“We are pleased to have placed this important show with an American broadcaster such as CNBC,” said Kate Sanagan, the director of sales for the Americas at Picture Box Distribution. “The stories will surely resonate with millions of Americans who can now watch Gail on CNBC. It’s an excellent fit for this series.”