Keith Lemon & Paddy McGuinness to Front New ITV Show

LONDON: Talkback, part of FremantleMedia UK, is producing a new five-part series for ITV that features Keith Lemon (Celebrity Juice, Sketch Show) and Paddy McGuinness (Take Me Out).

The 5×30-minute The Keith and Paddy Picture Show is scheduled for launch in prime time on ITV in spring 2017. Each half-hour episode will see the pair attempt to re-create an iconic film, with the help of some celebrity friends. The film parodies will be complemented by behind-the-scenes mock-doc footage.

Lemon said: “I’m so super excited to be working with one of my best pals Paddy McGuinness. Paddy and I spoke about doing this years ago, and the dream is finally becoming a reality. I’ve stopped eating bread, to make it easier for Paddy to do ‘the lift’ when we recreate Dirty Dancing. I’m also excited to be eaten by a shark and be punched in’t face by the Italian Stallion that is actually from Bolton. Word!”

McGuinness commented: “Keith and I have been mates for a long time. We’re both self-confessed movie nuts so paying tribute to some of the most iconic movies scenes of all time is going to be a lot of fun! I’ve told him he’ll have to play most of the female roles though—he’s got long hair and it’ll save us a few quid on wigs!”

Leon Wilson, executive producer and managing director of Talkback, added: “Leigh Francis and Paddy McGuinness are a brilliant comic double act, and Talkback are delighted to have them both on board. Recreating well-known, iconic movies, this part scripted comedy; part mock-doc will have something in it for everyone and is a chance for Keith and Paddy to share their love of film with the Saturday night ITV audience.”