Ahead of MIPCOM 2025, UK-based distributor Sphere Abacus (SA) will showcase a range of scripted and unscripted titles available to international buyers.
Among the new additions to the Sphere Abacus’ catalogue are drama and comedy series including Small Prophets (BBC), Hunting Alice Bell (Channel 4), Pierre (Channel 4), Bell Media’s Heated Rivalry (Crave), and season two of Sphere Media’s Small Achievable Goals (CBC).
Factual titles on offer include The Maya: War of the Five Kingdoms (Canal+), Original Gangsters with Sean Bean (Sky History), Dolly the Sheep (Channel 4), and contemporary history series Elvis and The Mob and Marilyn and The Mob (Channel 4). The slate also features the second season of Queens That Changed the World (BBC Select) and Queen Victoria: Secret Marriage, Secret Child? (Channel 4).
Travel and lifestyle programmes include Neil and Martin’s Bon Voyage (U&Gold), Kevin McCloud’s Classic Drives (Channel 4), and Arabia’s Best Kept Secrets with Clive Standen (Discovery).
Additional factual documentaries comprise I’m Carl Lewis!, Wilder (American Masters), Freddie Mercury: A Secret Daughter? (Channel 5), Prince William: A Life in Pictures (Channel 5), and Charles: The Comeback King (Channel 5).
Will Stapley, Head of Acquisitions at Sphere Abacus, said:
“Our MIPCOM lineup reflects a strong mix of genres and partnerships. Around two-thirds of the titles in our slate have been co-financed by SA. Through new collaborations with Bell Media and Sphere Media, we’re expanding co-production opportunities in Canada and facilitating pre-sales with Bell Media.”
