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21/01/2019

Channel 4 Commissions Second Series Of The Circle

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Channel 4 has commissioned a second series of the gameshow series, The Circle with an extended run and a weekly live episode.

The first series was Channel 4's most popular new factual entertainment series for young viewers in 2018, proving a massive hit with young audiences on social and critics alike, becoming Channel 4's youngest profiling show since 2012 with an average of 49.4% profile of 16-24s. On All 4, The Circle was the biggest new original commission launch since 2012, with over 10 million views.

Produced by Studio Lambert and Motion Content Group, The Circle is the first reality show where players communicate via a social network. Contestants live in separate apartments in a single building and play games and chat with each other through a unique voice-activated social media platform, called The Circle. They rate each other frequently, unpopular players are 'blocked' and ultimately the most popular player wins a cash prize.

The second series will see The Circle become more mischievous increasing the gameplay, drama and jeopardy. Viewers will also be given greater control and increased interactivity with the game. They will be able to influence how the contestants play – leading to unexpected and surprising consequences.

Kelly Webb-Lamb, Channel 4 Deputy Director of Programmes and Head of Popular Factual commented: "It was a genuine risk to take on such an innovative new reality format, but The Circle absolutely struck a chord with young viewers who were utterly gripped by the drama and relationships that unfolded on screen – even though the players never met. The second series will have more of what the viewers loved – warmth, humour, more live elements and even more surprises. I'm excited to see how it will build on the success of series one."
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