Gemma and Gorka: Life Behind the Lens for UKTV’s W

UKTV’s free-to-air entertainment channel W has ordered Gemma and Gorka: Life Behind the Lens, following actress and radio presenter Gemma Atkinson and professional dancer Gorka Márquez.

In the new docuseries, the celebrity couple, who met on Strictly Come Dancing, offer viewers exclusive access into their busy lives as they await the arrival of their second child and juggle work with family time.

The three-part docuseries, produced by Two Rivers Media, is slated to debut on W and UKTV Play this summer. It is executive producer by Lizi Wootton, alongside series producer Biança Barker, self-shooting producer and director Amanda Barnes and development producer Sophie Scott. It was commissioned by Helen Nightingale, head of factual and factual entertainment, and ordered by Adam Collings, channel director for W, and Hilary Rosen, director of commissioning.

“We’re so excited to be working with W on a project which not only takes people into our lives behind closed doors but also one that raises awareness of Vaginal Birth After Caesarean Delivery (VBAC) and an honest look into the journey of a second pregnancy after a previous traumatic birth,” Atkinson and Márquez said. “We get lots of questions from people who have experienced something similar, so it will be a great way for viewers to receive information from professionals who we meet along the way.”

“I’m thrilled to be commissioning this new series,” Nightingale commented. “Gemma and Gorka are a hilariously down-to-earth and relatable couple who I can’t wait for audiences to get to know better, both as a couple and family unit, as they navigate through the ups and downs of their expanding family.”

Collings said, “We’re honored to have Gemma and Gorka’s new documentary series as part of our programming lineup on W. Viewers will get an intimate glimpse into the lives of Gemma and Gorka behind the scenes, and it’s sure to be a fun, heartwarming and enjoyable series that is a perfect fit for our audience.”

Wootton, executive producer for Two Rivers Media, added, “Two Rivers Media is delighted to be going behind the scenes of Gemma and Gorka’s lives at such an incredibly special time for their family. With the impending birth of their second child, we can’t wait to share their unfiltered story with the W audience who will be captivated by the warmth, humor, honesty and sparkle Gemma, Gorka and daughter Mia bring to every scene of the series.”