Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Hollywood Stars Flock to UK Unscripted TV, Says BBC Studios
Big stars from Hollywood are now making unscripted shows in the UK, according to BBC Studios.
Kate Ward, a boss at BBC Studios, says famous actors like Tom Hanks and Ryan Reynolds are part of this trend.
This is because the UK has a great reputation for making these kinds of shows.
The shows are becoming popular globally.
The UK and US are also working together to create new shows, and the UK is seen as a leader in creating unscripted TV shows.
BBC Studios says Hollywood talent is increasingly working in UK unscripted TV.
Kate Ward of BBC Studios cites Tom Hanks, Stanley Tucci, and Ryan Reynolds as examples.
The influx has expanded BBC Studios' global reach.
BBC-NBC partnership has produced shows like 'The Traitors' and 'Destination X'.
UK is considered the most exciting market for unscripted TV.
- Who
- Hollywood stars like Tom Hanks and Ryan Reynolds, BBC Studios, and various producers.
- What
- Influx of Hollywood talent into UK unscripted TV.
- When
- Recently, as discussed at the Edinburgh TV Festival.
- Where
- United Kingdom, specifically for unscripted television production.
- Why
- UK offers craft, community, and partnerships, expanding global reach.
- Main Focus
- Hollywood talent working in UK unscripted TV
- Key Figures
- Kate Ward, Tom Hanks, Ryan Reynolds
- Partnerships
- BBC-NBC
- Show Examples
- 'The Traitors', 'Destination X'
- Location of Event
- Edinburgh TV Festival