The BBC is on board for a sixth season of its popular daytime show Bridge of Lies and a fifth season of Celebrity Bridge of Lies from STV Studios.
The British broadcaster has ordered 40 episodes of Bridge of Lies and ten of Celebrity Bridge of Lies, with Ross Kemp returning to host both shows. The series films in Glasgow this fall. Format rights are held by BBC Studios.
Alex McLeod, commissioning editor for BBC Daytime, noted, “Bridge of Lies entering its fifth year is a testament to the strength of the format and the connection it has built with audiences. The show has established itself as a standout title in the BBC’s quiz portfolio, with Ross bringing warmth, wit and infectious energy that viewers love. It has been incredibly exciting to see the program grow with STV Studios from a concept emerging from the BBC’s quiz initiative into a successful primetime hit.”
David Mortimer, CEO of STV Studios, added: “Our Bridge of Lies format has been a big success on the international stage and so much of that is down to the foundations we built for the U.K. edition and the support we’ve received from the BBC to grow this show into one of the most-loved quizzes on British TV. This bumper order is another huge vote of confidence in the format, and we’re excited to get back into the studio with our inimitable host Ross and another bunch of brilliant contestants very soon.”
