Mastermind
Hosted by journalist Jennifer Byrne, four Australian contestants bravely face the black chair in Australia’s toughest quiz show. Available on SBS.
Producing world-class content for ANZ audiences
From the sparkle and razzmatazz of Dancing with the Stars to the tense brain challenge of Mastermind, BBC Studios brings some of the best British formats to life for Australian and New Zealand audiences, with a very local flavour.
Set up in September 2018, the ANZ production arm draws on BBC Studios’ extensive range of formats to reproduce local versions of globally-renowned programs. As well as producing series like Mastermind for SBS, BBC Studios co-produces shows with partners, like Dancing with the Stars for Ten, and licenses formats to other producers, including Filthy Rich and Homeless for SBS, The Great Australian Bake Off for Foxtel, The Great Kiwi Bake Off for TVNZ, and Dancing with the Stars for Three. It is also developing ideas for wholly original shows, which will showcase Australian and New Zealand TV to the rest of the world once they have broadcast here.
Our Formats – Australia
Dancing With The Stars
Grant Denyer and Amanda Keller host this multi-award winning show on Network Ten, where professional dancers are partnered with celebrities to compete for viewer’s votes.
The Great Australian Bake Off
Based off the hit UK series, Australian amateur bakers are put to the challenge to create delicious masterpieces for culinary icon Maggie Beer & acclaimed chef Matt Moran. Available on Lifestyle Food.
Stargazing Live
Hosted on ABC by professor Brian Cox and Julia Zemiro, Stargazing Live takes you on an extaordinary journey through the wonders of the night sky with telescopic images from around the world.
Filthy Rich & Homeless
In this highly compelling experiment on SBS, wealthy Australians learn what it means to be homeless in Australia today by bringing attention to a part of society that is often times overlooked.
Coast Australia
Available on Foxtel’s History Channel, world-renowned archaeologist, Neil Oliver, travels along the Australian coastline uncovering the natural beauty of the Australian people, landscape and marine life.
Our Formats – New Zealand
Mastermind
New Zealand contestants are challenged with a series of general knowledge trivia questions to determine if they are worthy of the title, Mastermind. Available on TVNZ.
The Great Kiwi Bake Off
Based off the hit UK series, 12 Kiwi home bakers face off against one another in a series of complex challenges to determine who is the greatest Kiwi baker. Available on TVNZ.
Dancing With The Stars
Based on the hit UK format Strictly Come Dancing, celebrities and professional dancers partner up to perform each week to compete for viewer’s votes. Available on TVNZ.
Coast New Zealand
Hosted by archaeologist and historian Neil Oliver and his team of local experts, Coast New Zealand is an epic voyage of discovery along the margins of Aoteaora. Available on FOXTEL’s History Channel.