Channel 4 has unveiled Worlds Apart (w/t), a new inter-generational reality competition from South Shore.
Worlds Apart (w/t) introduces six pensioners to six Gen Z rookie travellers – some of whom have never left the UK – to compete as pairs in treasure hunt in Japan.
The pairs will solve clues that take them across Japan. At every stage of the journey the teams are eliminated one by one until just two pairs remain. Those two will reach the final location and compete to win a cash prize of £50,000.
Executive Producers are Melanie Leach, Andrew Mackenzie and Louise Allen. The Series Producer is Jimmy Hunt, Line Producer is Lizzie Search and the Senior Production Manager is Rodrigo Milheirao. The 5 x 60’ series is commissioned for Channel 4 by Genna Gibson, Commissioning Editor, Reality & Entertainment, with Steven Handley, Head of Reality & Entertainment.
Channel 4’s Steven Handley comments: “My mission has been to bring brilliant year-round reality to Channel 4, and this epic treasure hunt is the next exciting addition to our Adventure Reality slate. Success for these unlikely partnerships isn’t just about finding the right destinations but forging the right relationships on the journey, and I can’t wait to see the drama, the heartwarming moments and the incredible self-discoveries these travellers are about to make.”
Channel 4’s Genna Gibson adds: “I’m so excited about Worlds Apart. I’ve seen in my own family how generations can feel miles apart – but bring them together and you realise they share more than you think. Japan, with its unique blend of ancient traditions and cutting-edge modern life, is the perfect backdrop for these journeys. It’s been a joy to witness first-hand these pairs of strangers from different walks of life share unforgettable travel experiences and emerge with new friendships.”
South Shore’s joint CEOs Andrew MacKenzie and Melanie Leach said: “We love making series about young people and the older generations. This is the first time we’ve brought them together in a format that challenges perceptions about the generations and takes them on a thrilling, treasure-hunt trip of a lifetime.”
Pippa Considine
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