Too Much TV Commissioned For BBC Two

A new show, which will look back at various television shows from that week, is to air on BBC Two.

The series, entitled Too Much TV, will air Monday to Friday live on the channel and will be presented by Emma Bunton, Sara Cox, Rufus Hound and Aled Jones. The first episode will transmit on BBC Two on Monday, 29 February, at 6.30pm.

The show will keep viewers informed about key television moments they may have missed during the week, as well as what they can look forward to watching. Opinions and gossip about the biggest shows on TV will also be welcome. While the archives will play a role, enabling viewers to enjoy some of television's greatest moments over the years.

Each weekday, two of the presenters will present the latest TV news, welcome celebrity guests to the studio, showcase first-to-air clips and go behind-the-scenes to give an insight into the world of television. Comedians Funmbi Omotayo and Susan Calman have also been named as part of the Too Much TV line-up.

Dan McGolpin, Controller of BBC Daytime & Early-Peak, said: “This is an exciting opportunity to bring a live magazine show all about TV to early evenings on BBC Two. Viewers will find out what to watch that night, whilst enjoying themselves immensely in the capable hands of our presenters, roving reporters and the production team behind Strictly: It Takes Two.”

Emma Bunton said: "I'm super excited about Too Much TV. If I wasn't hosting this show I would 100 per cent be tuning in every day. It's right up my street as I'm obsessed with all things telly!"

Sara Cox added: "I'm really excited to be working with two of the hottest blondes in showbiz – Rufus & Aled. Plus I get to job-share with an actual spice girl! TMTV is going to have a poke around in last night's telly for any treats you may have missed and will give you heads up on what to watch on your telly box every night. It's also very exciting that I'll be able to commandeer the remote control at home, gawp at loads of TV, and claim it's for work."

Rufus Hound commented: "With the premise of the show being that there's 'Too Much TV', it may be hard to see how making more of it is going to help. And yet, I'm assured by the BBC's very top scientists that it definitely will. I guess we'll just have to wait and see if they're right or not. For my part, I shall be spending my wages on trying to fix the garden."

Aled Jones said: "I'm always being told I watch too much TV so this is the perfect series for me to present with my three old mates Emma, Sara and Rufus! I'm sure even I'll discover some hidden gems I've never watched!"

Too Much TV is a 30x25' commission for BBC Two, produced by BBC Entertainment for 6.30pm.

The series was commissioned by Dan McGolpin, Controller of BBC Daytime & Early-Peak, and Alex McLeod, BBC Daytime Commissioning Editor. The executive producer is Leon Wilde.

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(JP)