Possessed Secures Double Recommission Of 5 Gold Rings

Possessed has begun 2019 by securing a double recommission of its popular ITV game show 5 Gold Rings, as well as confirming the appointment of two senior hires.

Adam MacDonald has become the label's first Chair and will work with founder Glenn Hugill to shape the strategic and creative future of the label. Lesley Davies joins as Head of Production.

Following a successful second series last year, ITV has now ordered two more runs of 5 Gold Rings. The fast-growing Possessed slate also includes Cash Trapped for ITV and recent BBC One commission, Catchpoint, a physical quiz show set for Saturday teatime co-produced with fellow ITV Studios label, 12 Yard.

Internationally, Possessed is also enjoying success with 5 Gold Rings on air in territories including France, Vietnam and Holland; quiz show Cram, an ITV Studios Australia production for Channel 10 and game show Keep It Spotless, produced by ITV America label, ITV Entertainment, for Nickelodeon.

The stature of the new appointments recognises the pace of development at Possessed. MacDonald ran Sky One and Sky Living over the past five years, and Davies previously headed production at Warner Brothers and at Endemol.

Glenn Hugill, Founder and MD of Possessed, said: "From the very outset Possessed has been defined by the originality of our ideas and the quality of our delivery. Backed by the ITV Studios powerhouse, we were determined to stand toe to toe with the established majors. Rational optimism has always been the house mantra. Adam and Lesley joining up, followed by confirmation of a double recommission of 5 Gold Rings, speaks volumes as to just how far this exceptional team can go."

Adam MacDonald said: "I believe Glenn is one of the very best format developers and producers there is. I have always said that it would be great to work with each other again, so it was a perfect moment when Glenn invited me to join him and his hugely impressive team at Possessed."