Keshet International (KI) has secured two extra pre-sales for the upcoming “Seven Wonders of the Ancient World,” a three-part premium historical past docuseries co-developed with SandStone International. Forward of its debut on the London TV Screenings, the sequence has been pre-sold in Australia to publuc broadcaster SBS and in France to TF1’s Histoire TV channel, following Channel 5’s partnership within the U.Ok.
Kelly Wright, KI’s MD of Distribution, mentioned of the present, “We’re thrilled to have already boarded three broadcast companions previous to unveiling this awe-inspiring historic historical past sequence on the London TV Screenings. ‘Seven Wonders of the Historic World’ is the jewel in our factual crown this Spring, and we’re delighted that Professor Bettany Hughes might be becoming a member of us in particular person to assist showcase this gem to worldwide patrons at our screening occasion on Feb. 26.”
Produced by factual specialists SandStone International and offered by Professor Bettany Hughes, the sequence is predicated on her bestseller of the identical title, which has been on The Instances’ Bestseller Record since October 2024 and has been translated into ten languages. The docuseries follows Hughes’ journey to discover the Seven Wonders, mixing archaeological insights, new analysis and cutting-edge expertise. Key websites such because the Nice Pyramid of Giza and the Statue of Zeus are featured, with unique entry to digital reconstructions and knowledgeable evaluation.
The sequence, directed by David Lee and government produced by Hughes, Dixi Stewart, and Ruth Classes, was filmed throughout three continents in Turkey, Greece, and Egypt. The printed world premiere is scheduled for Channel 5 in Q2 2025.
Forward of the present’s London TV Screenings debut, Professor Bettany Hughes shared, “With unique entry to new digs and discoveries, this sequence takes us within the footsteps of historic vacationers, warriors, pilgrims, saints and emperors who stood in awe of those magnificent wonders, a number of the biggest achievements ever made by human arms. After years of researching throughout three continents – by deserts, mountains, and on the excessive seas – my workforce and I at the moment are capable of reveal not solely the monumental effort it took to construct the Seven Wonders of the Historic World but additionally what these unimaginable creations meant to the folks of the previous, and why they nonetheless resonate with us right now.”
KI can be showcasing “Dinner with Gavin Rossdale” as a part of its unscripted occasion on Feb. 26, 2025.
