London, 7th April 2015 Hat Trick Internationals exclusive representation deal with factual and entertainment producer Plum Pictures continues to reap global sales, as new deals are confirmed for George Clarkes Amazing Spaces and Shed of the Year.

Produced by Plum Pictures for Channel 4, George Clarkes Amazing Spaces, which explores the extraordinary uses people make of small spaces, continues to establish a loyal following in the international market as a host of broadcasters return to sign the new 9 x 1 hour fourth season. These include BBC Worldwide (Africa), VRT (Belgium), Blue Ant (Canada), AMC Networks (Central and Eastern Europe), TV2 (Denmark), Nat Geo People (Asia and France), SBS (Norway) and Foxtel (Australia).

New to George Clarkes Amazing Spaces is True Visions in Thailand, which has acquired the first season, as well as the 10 x 1 hour Danish adaptation Amazing Spaces Denmark, which is produced by Mastiff for TV2 and distributed by Hat Trick International. In addition, format rights to Amazing Spaces have been optioned in France and Australia.

BBC Worldwide (Africa), Blue Ant (Canada), AMC Networks (CEE), TV2 (Denmark), SBS Discovery (Norway) and Foxtel (Australia) have also acquired Plum Pictures Shed of the Year, alongside TVNZ (New Zealand) and TV4 (Sweden). Format rights to Shed of the Year have also been optioned in Belgium by BlazHoffski. The 3 x 1 hours series for Channel 4 sees architect George Clarke uncovering a world of glorious eccentricity as he presides over Britains prestigious Shed of the Year competition. From sheds turned into replicas of the Titanic and 1950s diners to Elizabethan lodges and a Tiki surf bar, George travels the length and breadth of Britain to decide the ultimate winner.

Sarah Tong, Director of Sales at Hat Trick International, commented, Amazing Spaces continues to go from strength to strength around the world and were so pleased to see broadcasters returning to it series after series, as well as new territories creating their own local adaptations. Both titles deliver a fascinating and engaging insight into a situation relevant around the world how best to utilise our space, or lack of it discovering the unique projects and quirky characters leading the way in micro living in Amazing Spaces and taking a fun look at the diverse potential of the humble garden shed in the hugely entertaining Shed of the Year.

Currently in production on a fifth season in the UK for delivery later this year, Amazing Spaces sees architect George Clarke (The Restoration Man) travelling the country to look at amazing micro builds and the inspired people undertaking them in the hope of maximising every inch of space in their homes or gardens. George discovers that size is no object in the world of micro design space can be created in the unlikeliest of places; from disused toilets to shipping containers and horse boxes to state of the art airstreams.


About Hat Trick International
Hat Trick International (HTI) was established in 1998 to internationally distribute the award winning formats and finished shows created by Hat Trick Productions.

Since then, HTI has gone from strength to strength; representing programming from both Hat Trick Productions and other independent producers, including Keo Film, Outline Productions and Plum Pictures and now boasts a portfolio of more than 400 hours of content and 40 formats.

HTIs hit shows form cornerstones in schedules throughout the globe, including Have I Got News for You, Outnumbered, Episodes starring Matt LeBlanc (Friends) which launched at the start of 2011, plus factual titles such as James Mays Toy Stories, George Clarkes Amazing Spaces, River Cottage: 3 Good Things, Living with the Amish and Hughs Fish Fight
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