Endemol Sells Australian Drama into Germany

LONDON: Endemol has struck a deal for the hit Australian drama Packed to the Rafters to join the lineup of VOX Television in Germany.

Produced by Seven Network Australia, Packed to the Rafters follows would-be empty-nesters whose family just can’t seem to stray too far from home. The series just aired in its second season on Seven, averaging 1.9 million viewers with an average all-audience market share of 39 percent. The series has also been sold into, among others, Spain (Sony Entertainment Channel), Ireland (RTE), Belgium (VTM), Africa (Sony Entertainment Channel), Finland (Voice TV), Estonia (TV3) and Latvia (TV3).

Ladya van Eeden, the program director for VOX Television, said, “Packed to the Rafters is a great show and a perfect complement for our daily lineup. We are very happy to have this show and hope that many episodes will be produced.”