Greenlit: Diving with Crocodiles, UKTV Eden / Smithsonian Networks

Diving with Crocodiles (1 x 60′) – Documentary that explores the life and habitat of the Nile crocodile. Channel: UKTV Eden HD / Smithsonian Networks Producer: Earth-Touch TX: TBC Source: Realscreen

Greenlit: Gannets – The Wrong Side of the Run, UKTV Eden / Smithsonian Networks

Gannets – The Wrong Side of the Run (1 x 60′) – Documentary that looks at how two huge sardine populations affect other creatures such as the gannet. Channel: UKTV Eden HD / Smithsonian Networks Producer: Earth-Touch TX: TBC Source: Realscreen

Greenlit: Life on Fire, Eden

Life on Fire – An explosive documentary voiced by Jeremy Irons that goes in search of the Earth’s molten core. Channel: UKTV Eden HD TX: Winter 2010 / Spring 2011 Source: UKTV

Greenlit: Wild Britain with Ray Mears, ITV1 / Eden

Wild Britain With Ray Mears (6×30′) -Ray Mears explores Britain’s flora and fauna in different wildlife habitats from woodlands to farmland and wetlands and examines the effect that humans have had on the natural environment. Channel: ITV1 / Eden (2011 / 60′ eps) Producer:  ITV Studios TX:  Autumn 2010 Source: Broadcast

Meet the Commissioner: Matthew Littleford, UKTV

Matthew Littleford is Channel Controller for the UKTV network; he recently outlined his current channel strategy and needs (as of August 2009).

Matthew’s View on UKTV

* Factual UKTV channels include: Dave, Really, Good Food, Home, Eden, Blighty, Watch and Yesterday.
* Dave website is rebranding and are launching a new schedule in mid-September.
* Really is reality/lifestyle programming for women aged 18-34 years.

Looking For:

* Cookery shows with new (and established) talent for Good Food
* Talent – bigger names.
* Noisy lifestyle shows – with focus on talent, home and foo.

How to pitch

* Send a one-liner with a snappy title.
(Photo by torrez CC BY-SA 2.0)