The local adaptation of All3Media International’s game-show format Lingo has reached a milestone 400th episode on TRT in Türkiye.
Shine Medya produces the local version, hosted by Kemal Uçar, which has been on the air since 2023 in a weekday access slot. The game show has been remade in 18 territories, with Star Channel in Greece recently launching its first season.
Gabriel Andrews, sales executive for Balkans, Greece, Türkiye, and CIS at All3Media International, noted, “We are thrilled with the huge success of Lingo Türkiye. It has been fantastic to see the rise of Lingo’s popularity in Türkiye into it becoming a favourite game show for the local audience. We congratulate our valued partners Shine Medya and TRT on producing and broadcasting 400 high-quality episodes. It is a huge milestone, and we hope the show continues for many more episodes on TRT.”
Adil Şentekin, founder and CEO of Shine Medya, added, “Lingo is a format that has proven its long-running success across many international markets. Reaching 400 episodes in Türkiye and becoming the most-watched game show in its category in the access prime-time slot clearly demonstrates the format’s universal appeal and the strength of the collaboration between Shine Medya, TRT, and All3Media International. Lingo Türkiye is a strong example of how a global format can build a genuine connection with a local audience. Working alongside All3Media International and TRT, we have created a sustainable success. Reaching this milestone with such a strong performance is a testament to the passion, discipline and dedication of the entire team.”
The concept was created by IDTV (an All3Media company) and Talpa Concepts.
