Channel 4 Commissions Trio of Boomerang Specials

Wales-based Boomerang, part of the Twofour Group, has been commissioned to produce three brand-new shows for Channel 4, including Inside the Toy Factory at Christmas (working title).

Inside the Toy Factory at Christmas (w/t) lifts the lid on three iconic toy, crafts and games manufacturers and goes behind the scenes of one of the world’s most famous toy stores. Viewers will meet the brilliant creatives behind these globally renowned products, take a look at the upcoming innovations that these brands hope will keep them ahead of their rivals and meet the staff working on the sprawling factory floors where these products are created.

Next on the Boomerang slate is Last Minute Holiday Secrets (w/t), a one-hour special looking at the best way to book your next getaway. Following two families staying in the same resort, at the same time, completing the same activities, the special tests if there is such thing as a last minute bargain or if paying in advance for more money saves us from that unnecessary stress at the eleventh hour. Last Minute Holiday Secrets is hosted by Scarlette Douglas.

Meanwhile, The Truth about Your Gut (w/t), presented by Sabrina Grant, explores whether certain health regimes can increase the number of good bacteria in our gut and improve our overall health. The film will follow six contributors as they put a plethora of purported diets to the test over the course of four weeks. The program will also investigate the latest gut health related trends and innovative medical technologies.

Inside the Toy Factory at Christmas will air this December, with Last Minute Holiday Secrets and The Truth About Your Gut airing in early 2020.

Sam Grace, director of programs at Boomerang, said: “We’re thrilled to be producing this trio from our Cardiff office. Inside the Toy Factory at Christmas is a must watch this festive season, whilst we look forward to delivering fresh perspectives in the new year in Last Minute Holiday Secrets and The Truth About Your Gut.”