ITV Studios Unveiled New Format Slate for Mipcom
The company introduced 10 new television titles during the international market event in October 2026.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Television
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ITV Studios has unveiled a new 10-title formats slate for the Mipcom market. The lineup includes a diverse range of competition, survival, and documentary series scheduled for international distribution.
Why it matters
The new slate highlights the global expansion of specific television formats and the ongoing demand for diverse unscripted programming content. These titles aim to capture international audiences through unique survival challenges and game show variations.
The slate features 10 new titles, including a six-part series for The Chase Around the World and the survival show Apocalypse, which features 16 people in an abandoned town for 28 days.
The players
ITV Studios
This international television production and distribution company is a subsidiary of ITV plc.
The details
The lineup includes Expedition into the Wild and Celebrity Escape, which features seven comedians. Other shows include Secret Garden, Next on the Menu, and How to Clean Up for Cash, alongside the announced return of Name That Tune in 2027.
Timeline
ITV Studios presented its new slate at Mipcom in October 2026.
The television series Name That Tune is expected to return to the UK in 2027.
Industry Dynamics
The announcement aligns with the competitive strategy of major production houses using the Mipcom market to secure international distribution for their latest unscripted formats. This move reflects a broader trend of repurposing established intellectual property while testing new survival-based concepts.
International viewers can expect these new formats to appear on local streaming and broadcast platforms following regional distribution agreements. The return of popular game shows like Name That Tune provides established audiences with renewed access to long-running entertainment franchises.
The takeaway
The addition of 10 new titles signals a significant push to diversify unscripted content portfolios for global consumption. Viewers should monitor their local television listings as these formats roll out across different territories in the coming years.
Further reading
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