Ashley Banjo’s Secret Street Crew is greenlit for a third series
London, 14 March, 2013: Today Sky continues to invest in original factual entertainment content as it confirms a third series of hit show ASHLEY BANJO’S SECRET STREET CREW. Ahead of the second series, launching on 17th March, Michele Kurland, head of factual entertainment for Sky, has ordered up a third run from Shine TV
The series sees the unlikeliest of street dancers from around the UK surprising groups of friends and family with an incredible performance under the tutorage of Ashley Banjo. From dinner ladies, to darts players, to a squad of policeman, Ashley showed them all how learning to Street Dance is not just about mastering new steps but about gaining self-confidence and for many it turned out to be a life changing experience. For one group of darts players; the experience lead to them performing on one of Diversity’s 2012 tour dates.
Michele Kurland, Head of Factual Entertainment, Sky Entertainment said: “I am so thrilled to be commissioning Ashley and his Diversity team for a third series of ABSSC. The series is a real jewel in the crown of Sky 1 HD. The series gets bigger and better and each episode has left me tearful at the brilliant reveal where the groups line up to perform to their very surprised family and friends.”
Kelly Webb Lamb, Creative Director, Shine TV added: "We are delighted to continue our work with Sky and Ashley on Ashley Banjo's Secret Street Crew series 3. This is a show that gives ordinary people a once in a lifetime experience, and we look forward to working with Ashley to bring even more incredible transformations to screen."
Ashley Banjo commented: “I am so excited to get started on a third series. It always shocks us how all the groups are so different and seeing their final performances makes us so proud. It's about people stepping out of their comfort zones and discovering what they can do if they try"
ASHLEY BANJO’S SECRET STREET CREW is executive produced by Ben Mitchell and series produced by Bernie Kay for Shine TV.
This commission further demonstrates Sky’s commitment to invest in original content. By 2014, Sky will have invested £600 million a year in British programmes across its portfolio of channels. This follows the success of home-grown comedies such as TROLLIED, MOUNT PLEASANT and STELLA, entertainment hits JOHN BISHOP’S ONLY JOKING, GOT TO DANCE and A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN, dramas such as STRIKE BACK and MAD DOGS, and factual shows including ROSS KEMP EXTREME WORLD, AN IDIOT ABROAD and the BAFTA-winning documentary FLYING MONSTERS 3D.
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