Sarah Diggins

Sarah Diggins, Head of Sales, Leopard International

What are some of your top properties for MIPTV? 
The Day The Immigrants Left, Forces Reunited, Missing (drama), Celebrity Cash in the Attic

Why will these programs appeal to buyers?
The Day The Immigrants Left is a prime time documentary format which has recently attracted widespread media coverage in the UK coinciding with its transmission on the BBC. The programme explores the hotly debated issues around immigration in an innovative and engaging format by asking the question: can the local workforce do the job of immigrants?
Forces Reunited is a heartwarming, feel-good studio format which has relevance and appeal in the current climate by telling the amazing stories of the brave men and women of the armed forces. The programme stages unforgettable reunions between families and friends, celebrating their bravery.
Missing, shot in HD, returns for an extended series following the success on BBC One in the UK earlier this year with a high profile cast complemented by iconic locations, making this a compelling drama with appeal across all demographics.
Cash in the Attic continues to prove a global seller with further take up of the format across new territories in Europe.

What are your goals and expectations for MIPTV?
We are very excited about the festival—we are seeing a huge increase in buyer interest year on year and confidence is returning. We are taking brand new formats to the market which capture topical themes and will cross over into international markets. We have high hopes for The Day The Immigrants Left and Forces Reunited, which will be unveiled at MIP for the first time.