Bangkok--Jan 5--TQPR (Thailand)
One of Asia’s leading TV producers and programme creators, Robert Chua, has had one of his programme concepts, “You be the Judge” accepted by the BBC. Leading UK entertainment producer Talent Television will produce the programme. “You Be The Judge” is an alternative arena for people to air their grievances and settle civil disputes. These disputes often end up in the civil courts so you “You Be The Judge” will give those involved an opportunity to find a resolution before it gets to that stage.
Commissioned by Nicola Moody, Commissioner, Documentaries and Contemporary Factual and Lorraine Heggessey, Controller BBC1, “You Be The Judge” will take a variety of cases and provide a resolution for those involved with the help of legal advisors. Talent Television’s recently appointed Director of Entertainment Mark Linsey is executive producer and Barbara Lee is producer.
It is due to be broadcasted in Spring 2005. The real-life disputes will be wide ranging but all will offer a solution to members of the public who feel they have suffered an injustice.
Civil disputes are a national epidemic: over back fences, across driveways, at home and in the office, thousands of people are involved in bitter arguments, be it financial, professional or domestic. “You Be The Judge” is offering people who are passionate in their views and frustrated by their situation a chance to voice their opinion in order to get justice — decided by the most objective jury in the land… The Great British Public.
Robert Chua said: ‘It is an honour that You Be The Judge has been commissioned by such a discerning broadcaster as the BBC. Talent TV’s interpretation of the format is faithful and sensitive and I am sure that it will be a success with British audiences. “
Mark Linsey, Director of Entertainment at Talent Television, said: “You Be the Judge is a brand new idea and we are delighted that BBC One had the confidence to commission the show. It will be a lively and informative programme offering real people with real problems the chance to air their grievances.”
BACKGROUND
Robert Chua is recognized for having pioneered terrestrial television in Hong Kong in 1967. As one of the first executive producers at Hong Kong's TVB — the market’s first terrestrial TV station — Chua brought the first ever live programming to Hong Kong, including the variety program “Enjoy Yourself Tonight” and the first Miss Hong Kong pageant (more)
In March 1995, Chua launched the Chinese language satellite TV service China Entertainment Television Broadcast Ltd (CETV,) which was acquired by AOL/Time Warner in 2000. Chua recently sold his entire shareholdings to AOL/TW recently to focus on creating formats.
One of the most influential personalities in Asian media, Chua is also regarded by television industry executives worldwide as a significant resource for Asian co-production, distribution and consultation services.
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