Micky Flanagan thinks he may be in love…with his bicycle…but he doesn’t want to commit just yet, so he’s hitting the road in his first ever documentary series for television.

Sky 1 HD today announces MICKY FLANAGAN HITS THE ROAD (W/T); an amusing, honest and energetic four part documentary series which sees funny man MICKY FLANAGAN undertake the ultimate test of man’s endurance as he cycles his very own fantasy Tour de France. A tour that craftily incorporates Champagne vineyards, Belgian beers, epic landscapes, wild boar, Burgundy wines, the Eiffel Tower and...nudist camps.

Riding alongside him is the man who convinced him to get on his bicycle, NOEL LYNCH. A brickie by profession, a cyclist in his heart and Micky’s long standing mate of some 15 years.

As they hit the road Micky and Noel examine those all (un)important question such as are those narrow seats really any good for your fruit and nuts; and is lycra nothing more than a dangerous fetish gateway fashion?  International distribution for the series will be handled by Sky Vision.

Micky Flanagan said “Life is a journey. I like journeys. Even French ones. This will be a journey of physical and mental obstacles and I will overcome them all...once I've bought the bike.”

Adam MacDonald, Director of Sky 1 added “I’m so excited to have Micky & Noel on board for Micky Flanagan Hits the Road (w/t); it’s a joyful, passionate and funny production which makes it perfect for Sky 1. I can’t wait for our customers to enjoy the ride alongside Micky & Noel.”

Liza Abbott, CEO, 7Wonder said "This is our first commission and we’re thrilled to be in production with such a strong series so soon from the 7Wonder launch. We couldn't think of a better way to start than co-producing with Britain's most popular comedian.  That along with the fact that I am a middle-aged cyclist – it’s the perfect busman's holiday."

Brad Lyons, Network Director of Production, Seven Network commented “This is a terrific achievement for a new company in a competitive market. This commissioning underlines our commitment to 7Wonder and Seven's plans to build our presence in content creation."

MICKY FLANAGAN HITS THE ROAD (W/T) is the first production from the newly established 7Wonder stable and is a co-production for Sky with Micky Flanagan & CKP’s production company Double Busy.  The show will be co-executive produced by Christian Knowles for Double Busy, Alex Fraser for 7Wonder and Chris Wilson, Commissioning Editor, Factual, for Sky 1 HD. Mike Reilly is the series director and Michelle Crowther the series producer.

This year Sky will invest £600 million a year in original British content and production across its portfolio of channels.  This commitment includes entertainment shows GOT TO DANCE and DUCK QUACKS DON’T ECHO; dramas such as STRIKE BACK and MOONFLEET; comedies including STELLA, DOLL & EM and MOONE BOY and factual shows as diverse as 50 WAYS TO KILL YOUR MAMMY, THE SOUTH BANK SHOW and ROSS KEMP EXTREME WORLD.

MICKY FLANAGAN HITS THE ROAD (W/T, 4 x 60’) will air on Sky 1 HD later this year.

ENDS

Notes to editor

Further information:

Nicola Vincent
Publicist, Sky 1 HD

nicola.vincent@bskyb.com

020 7032 3078

Lesley Land

Sky 1 HD

Lesley.land@bskyb.com

0207 032 0676

www.skypressoffice.co.uk

@sky1insider

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