Channel 4 and True North are booming the “Help!” franchise after the smashing hit of “Help! We Bought A Village.” The groundbreaking series gripped Britain as hundreds quit their jobs, sold up, and took the plunge into brand-new lives.

Help! Franchise Expands Big Time

Following the success of the original 20-episode series, Channel 4 has lined up a fresh wave of excitement:

  • Help! We Bought A Jungle – Filming the wild adventure of jungle life bought by daring Brits.
  • Help! We Bought A Hotel – Tracking brave souls turning hotels from dream to reality.

The first series of Help! We Bought A Jungle hits screens in 2024, with a second already booked for 2025. Meanwhile, the hotel series will reveal new tales of risk and reward throughout 2024.

True North & Channel 4: A Winning Combo

Julie Beanland, Creative Director at True North, couldn’t hide her excitement:

“This is fantastic news for everyone on the True North team who’ve worked so hard to make a success of the Help! programs. Channel 4’s commission is a huge vote of confidence not only for the franchise but for regional production too.”

Jayne Stanger from Channel 4 added:

“We are thrilled to recommission True North for a second series of Help! We Bought A Village. Expanding the franchise means more incredible stories of property renovators chasing their dreams.”

More Dreams, More Drama, More Done Deals

The “Help!” franchise is set to bring even bigger stories of guts, glamour, and transformation as it continues to capture hearts across the UK and beyond. Expect plenty of drama, determination, and daring as everyday Brits turn fantasy into reality.

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