EXCLUSIVE: A&E is eyeing a move into the medical genre and has put its first project into production – an observational documentary series from British producer Barcroft Studios. Barcroft, the …
, is making a series that explores some of the rarest and most complicated medical conditions on the planet and follows people having life-changing surgery. It originally had the working title ofThe broadcaster has had recent success with its police seriesAmerica’s Top Dog60 Days In.
Elaine Frontain Bryant, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming for A&E Network, told Deadline that the broadcaster was now exploring a few new series in the medical space. “We are always looking for fresh new content to enrich our evolving portfolio and strive to be a home for brave storytellers,” she added.It marks the first U.S. A&E commission for Barcroft Studios, which is backed by British broadcaster Channel 4 and is run by Sam Barcroft.
A&E has long worked with British producers on a variety of shows. It has commissioned UK indie Brinkworth Films to produce eight-part series legal crime formatand recently piloted a gameshow format from ITV-owned producer 12 Yard that did not end up going forward. Shelly Tatro, SVP, development and programming, A&E, speaking at the Edinburgh International TV Festival, said, “You often find that the British broadcasters have the better access.”
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