Zipline's Rhod Gilbert Series hits BBC2

Caerphilly based Zipline Creative is celebrating after news that their BBC Wales TV Series, Rhod Gilbert’s Work Experience has been acquired by BBC 2 for prime-time network broadcast.

On TV screens from March 10th at 10PM, the series was originally commissioned for Wales but is now being broadcast to the whole UK. Zipline's core team, Nathan Mackintosh and Rhys Waters were Producer/Directors on the series and worked with Presentable RDF to shoot the programme last Autumn.
"Its like a dream come true, if your making a regional series its your highest aim to have it picked up by BBC London. I'm still pinching myself!" Commented Rhys Waters. The team based in New Tredegar, Caerphilly, have worked with Rhod Gilbert before on his Extras for his top selling DVD- Rhod Gilbert and the Award Winning Mince Pie.
"We had worked together previously, as the lads had produced video content for my live stand-up shows in 2008 and 2009, they're genuinely brilliantly creative, and their energy and enthusiasm is phenomenal. I was thrilled they agreed to work with me again."
"We were really pleased with the strong viewing figures and great feedback we had when the series was broadcast in January. We hope we can replicate the same success with a wider UK audience" said Nathan Mackintosh. The programme will air in a BBC2 slot famous for its comedy, often showing the cream of British talent. "This is the slot where people tune in to see the likes of Mock the Week or Nevermind The Buzzcocks, so it feels like a huge honour to us!".
This may be the Zipline team's first TV series, but they have ambitious plans for the future.
"We've met some fantastic comedians throughout South Wales and are currently developing lots of idea's for future projects." Said Nathan, "We see this as the beginning and we're more excited than ever about what's up ahead!".
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