Fake or Fortune Ready for International Broadcast

LONDON: ALL3MEDIA International has sold the BBC’s new factual-entertainment series Fake or Fortune to broadcasters internationally, as the show gets ready to premiere on BBC One this summer.

Fake or Fortune will air in Germany on RTL, Australia on ABC, Norway on NRK, Canada on TVO, New Zealand on Sky New Zealand, Israel and Palestine via Ananey Communications, Sweden on SVT and in Asia and India on BBC Knowledge.

The 4×1-hour series features Fiona Bruce and Philip Mould investigating pieces of artwork using detective skills and forensic evidence.

“Fake or Fortune is a hugely entertaining series that will bring art to a whole new audience; offering a combination of fascinating detective work and intriguing true stories,” said Maartje Horchner, the head of acquisitions at ALL3MEDIA International. “Since its launch at MIPTV, the wide appeal of the series has created a great deal of interest from broadcasters and we are delighted to announce this first raft of deals.”