Beyond Picks Up New Kids’ Series for MIPTV Launch

SYDNEY: Beyond Distribution has taken on the international sales rights to the kids’ series Dick ‘n’ Dom Go Wild! from True North Productions. 

The 20×30-minute show gives an inside look at some of the U.K.’s busiest vets, wildlife hospitals and animal sanctuaries. The series, which Beyond will launch at MIP, features Dick and Dom, who have been regular faces on British TV as part of their duo act since 2002. 

Glyn Middleton, the creative director for True North, commented, “True North is thrilled to be working hand-in-hand with Beyond Distribution on Dick ‘n’ Dom Go Wild! The CBBC series is True North’s first venture into the exciting world of children’s TV and it’s fantastic to have Beyond, as a specialist in the field, to help it achieve its international potential.”
 
Yvonne Body, the head of acquisitions for Beyond, added, ”Beyond is delighted to be taking Dick ‘n’ Dom Go Wild! out to the international marketplace.  It’s a great opportunity for the rest of the world to see why Dick and Dom have become so successful in the U.K., and this series will be relatable for children everywhere.”