ITV Studios officially unveiled its 10-title formats slate for Mipcom 2026 on October 5, 2026, ahead of the annual television market in Cannes. The studio’s high-profile titles are headlined by a high-stakes adventure spin-off of its long-running game show brand and the final chapter of one of the most celebrated documentary projects in television history.
Leading the entertainment offerings is The Chase Around the World, a 6×60 city-hopping treasure hunt produced by Bright Entertainment. The production label developed the format to pit six pairs of contestants against six “Chasers” in a race across various European cities for a £100,000 prize. Despite reports in late September 2026 suggesting the format might not return for a second series in the UK, ITV Studios is positioning the title as its flagship international format for the Cannes market.
The Landmark Conclusion of the ‘Up’ Series
The 2026 slate also features 70 Up, the final milestone of the documentary series that began in 1964. The project has famously tracked the lives of 14 participants every seven years for over six decades. This concluding chapter is presented as two 90-minute specials and marks a significant directorial transition; Oscar-winner Asif Kapadia has taken over the series following the death of original director Michael Apted.
Beyond these tentpole titles, the slate includes a variety of reality and competition formats curated from ITV’s international production hubs in Sweden, New Zealand, and Denmark. Among these is Expedition into the Wild, a survival format that originated in Sweden and has already secured a second-season commission from Kanal 5.
Full Mipcom 2026 Formats Slate
ITV Studios will present the following 10 new formats to international buyers during Mipcom, which runs from October 12 to October 15 in Cannes:
- The Chase Around the World: A high-stakes, international treasure hunt spin-off.
- Expedition into the Wild: A survival reality competition from the Nordic region.
- Celebrity Escape: A high-pressure reality format featuring notable personalities.
- Next on the Menu: A food-based competition seeking the next big culinary concept.
- Apocalypse: A large-scale reality challenge focused on survival scenarios.
- Secret Garden: A new entry into the lifestyle and renovation category.
- How to Clean Up for Cash: A commercial-focused competition format.
- Name That Tune: A revitalized version of the classic musical identification game.
- The Ultimate Summer Star: A seasonal talent search format.
- The Joy of Pets: A lifestyle program centered on animal companionship.
The inclusion of The Joy of Pets and Next on the Menu alongside high-concept reality like Celebrity Escape reflects a diverse pipeline for the 2026-2027 broadcast season, as the studio leans into both legacy brands and fresh regional innovations from its global network.
