The Wit List is a monthly selection by The Wit of 3 fresh, innovative and entertaining shows from around the world with highest social media buzz, made just for the MIPTV-MIPCOM community.
THE SECRET LIFE OF 4, 5 AND 6 YEAR OLDS, CHANNEL 4, UK
Pitch: Following the success of the one-off aired in February 2015, factual series which looks at the trials and tribulations of young children aged up to 6 years old in a nursery environment. Throughout filming the children are monitored by child psychologist and scientists.
Social media buzz: According to the witspottER analytics, the reality series was the third most commented premiere of the week in social media in Europe. After four weeks, the number of Facebook Likes was multiplied by three.
Premiere: Tuesday 3 November 2015
Distributor: Zodiak Rights
6 weekly 60-minute episodes
MAGNIFICENT CENTURY KOSEM, STAR TV, TURKEY
Pitch: Spin-off of the hit series Muhtesem Yüzyil (Magnificent Century), on the destiny of the wife of the powerful Sultan Ahmed I at the turn of the 17th century, one of the most powerful women in the history of the Ottoman Empire.
Social media buzz: According to the witspottER analytics, the drama was the most commented premiere of the week in social media in Europe reaching 37,172 comments.
Premiere: Thursday 12 November 2015
Distributor: Global Agency
Weekly primetime episodes (still in production)
MONTE BIANCO, RAI2, ITALY
Pitch: Adventure reality series where seven celebrities face climbing tasks, missions and head-to-head duels on Europe’s highest peak. At a base camp at 1500m, each celebrity is paired with an experienced mountain guide, who teaches them climbing skills. The weakest performers face an elimination race up ever-harder peaks and the last to reach the summit must leave. Who will win the final demanding ascent to the top of Monte Bianco?
Social media buzz: According to the witspottER analytics, the adventure reality series was the third most commented premiere of the week in social media in Europe. After three weeks, the number of Facebook Likes was multiplied by three.
Premiere: Monday 9 November 2015
Distributor: Zodiak Rights
5 weekly 120-minute episodes
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