TVF International Sells Raft of Shows into Italy

TVF International has signed a number of deals with broadcasters in Italy, where Rai has picked up travel, environmental and wildlife titles for broadcast across its channel offerings.

Rai 1 acquired two NHK-commissioned specials: Flying China’s Stone Forest, which gives an aerial tour of the stunning Shilin UNESCO World Heritage Site; and Underwater Universe: The Orda Cave, which follows a diving exploration into the largest underwater gypsum cave in the world, located in Russia’s Ural mountains.

Rai 1 also acquired rights to The Tipping Points for its late-night news show Frontiere. The environmental series examines the latest issues and solutions to the world’s climate crisis.

For Rai 3, acquisitions included two episodes from CICC-commission China Wild, which showcases the unique array of wildlife found across the country’s five major habitats. Meanwhile, for its Kilimangiaro travel slot, the channel licensed a number of aerial travel titles, including TVF and Tokyo Vision co-production Japan from Above and Lona Media’s ARTE-commission Magnificent Megacities: Jakarta.

Meanwhile, Mediaset picked up a selection of space titles, including the National Geographic commissioned Eclipse Chasers and seven titles from leading space producers Thomas Lucas Productions. Mediaset also went for The Man Who Shot Tutankhamun.

Oliver Clayton, senior sales executive, said: “Italy’s demand for high-end, intelligent factual which exhibits extraordinary stories from across the world, continues unabated. At a time when the remit of public service broadcasting is more important than ever, Rai is well-positioned to continue.”