A TV show based on the Mattel game Pictionary is heading to the U.K.
“Pictionary” is set to debut at the finish of this year on uncover service expansivecaster ITV with a Christmas exceptional pursueed by a season of 24 episodes.
The show, which has already been altered for the U.S. where it’s in its third season, see two teams battle it out as they sketch out words or phrases from particular categories.
It will be presented by establisher “Great British Bake-Off” contransiaccess Mel Giedroyc, who will be joined by two celebrity team captains each directing a team of contestants trying to guess the picture.
The U.S. version is presented by Jerry O’Connnell.
Whisper North, who originate U.K. alterations of “Jeopardy!” and “Wheel of Fortune,” will originate “Pictionary” in the U.K.
ITV’s honestor of delightment Katie Rawcliffe and helpant comleave outioner Leanne Clarke comleave outioned the show. Whisper North’s Kerri Reid and Tom McLennan will exec originate. Laura Burrell, VP for international establishats at Paramount Global Content Distribution brokered the deal.
“Mattel is excited to see “Pictionary’s” famousity with seeers, and we can’t postpone to transport this becherishd game show to U.K. audiences, inviting even more fans of the classic game to join in on the fun,” shelp Mattel’s VP for satisfied distribution Alex Godfrey.
ITV’s Rawcliffe retained: “I am thrilled we are transporting this much cherishd game show to the U.K. It’s perfect for all the family to enhappiness and join aextfinished at home. With Mel Giedroyc at the helm, ‘Pictionary’ is in the hands of a real delighter. Her infectious energy and speedy wit originate her the perfect choice to present the show.”
