The latest evolutions in the diverse pop-science genre, where everything from engineering shows to motoring series are in demand.

The U.K. indie Brown Bob Productions, which specializes in high-volume rig shows, is opening its first U.S. office, with NBCU alum Gillian Hourihan set to helm the operation.

BBC Two has commissioned Dragonfly Film & TV, part of Endemol Shine UK, to produce Cops Like Us, a three-part series following officers as they talk candidly about the frustrations of being on the beat in one of the U.K.’s most crime-ridden cities.

Viacom International Studios UK (VIS UK) is set to produce a ten-part music documentary series for the American digital cable and satellite-TV network REELZ titled The Story of the Songs.

Eric Korsh is returning to the Emmy- and Academy Award-winning indie Scout Productions as its president.

Red Arrow Studios International has secured global distribution rights for three new factual shows, including Life 2.0, from a host of award-winning creators, as part of its spring/summer 2020 slate.

Drew and Jonathan Scott (Property Brothers) are set to host Celebrity IOU, a new HGTV series where Hollywood A-listers express their gratitude to the individuals who have had a major impact on their lives by surprising them with home renovations.

Céline Payot-Lehmann, ARTE's head of international distribution, talks about the breadth of factual offerings on ARTE Distribution's slate.

ITN Productions is opening a production base in Leeds with a number of commissions already secured for factual series.

Blue Ant International is unveiling a refreshed slate this spring that includes over 60 hours of new content across its tent-pole categories, including high-impact documentary series, factual entertainment and specialist factual.