Claudia Winkleman: Behind the Fringe, exploring the career of the influential U.K. broadcaster, is being made by Middlechild for 5.
The 90-minute special will feature interviews with friends, collaborators and colleagues and explore how she has reshaped some of Britain’s biggest entertainment formats, including Strictly Come Dancing and The Traitors.
“Claudia Winkleman is quite simply one of the most important broadcasters of her generation,” said Greg Barnett, commissioning editor at 5. “She has an extraordinary ability to connect with audiences in a way that feels both completely natural and utterly unique. This film is a joyful, affectionate and insightful celebration of everything that makes her such a compelling presence on our screens, and we’re delighted to be working with Middlechild to bring this story to life.”
Emma Clarke, executive producer at Middlechild, said: “Claudia is endlessly fascinating she is hilarious, self-aware, brilliantly talented and completely herself. This documentary allows us to look beyond the fringe and explore not just her incredible career, but the personality and values that have made her such a defining figure in British television. We want this to feel like the ultimate tribute from her many fans, collaborators and friends.”
