FremantleMedia to Rep Irish Lifestyle Show Lords & Ladles

DUBLIN: FremantleMedia has acquired the worldwide format and finished-tape rights to Lords & Ladles, a lifestyle show from Irish indie Mind the Gap Films.

In the series, three chefs arrive at a great Irish country house to recreate a grand dinner from its past, though they must first draw lots to see who will get the all-important Ladle and be the boss for the feast. The chefs then set the scene for their challenge, introducing the manor and its history while showcasing descriptions of the treats on the menu based on original recipe books from the house kitchen or library.

At the heart of each episode is the preparation of the lavish meal, breathing new life into old recipes alongside commentary and anecdotes from the chefs about the enormity of the dishes and their ingredients. The show’s first season aired on Irish broadcaster RTE1 this summer.