BBC Daytime has commissioned 40 new episodes of Bridge of Lies.
Celebrity Bridge of Lies is also set to return with 10 new episodes. The commission marks the sixth series of Bridge of Lies and the fifth series of Celebrity Bridge of Lies.
Actor and presenter Ross Kemp will return to host both series, with filming taking place in Glasgow this autumn.
Alex McLeod, Commissioning Editor for BBC Daytime, said: “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 programme 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 UK 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.”
Series six of Bridge of Lies is commissioned by Rob Unsworth, Head of BBC Daytime and Early Peak Commissioning. The Commissioning Editor is Alex McLeod. Series five of Celebrity Bridge of Lies is commissioned by Kalpna Patel-Knight, BBC Head of Entertainment Commissioning. The Commissioning Editor is Neil McCallum.
Both series are produced by Bridge of Lies format creators STV Studios, with Gary Chippington serving as Executive Producer. International format sales, outside of the US, are handled by BBC Studios Distribution.
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