All3Media at MIP London: from true crime to pop icons
All3Media International presents a diverse lineup at MIP London 2025, featuring documentary investigations, innovative formats, and compelling drama series.
Among the highlights is Irresistible: Why We Can’t Stop Eating, a documentary examining the influence of ultra-processed foods on global eating habits. Produced by Lion TV and Yap Films in collaboration with BBC, Canada’s CBC, and France’s ARTE, the film delves into the science behind their appeal and the cultural shift they have created.
In entertainment formats, Bad Boyfriends offers an unconventional take on relationship improvement. Created by Optomen, the show sends unsuspecting boyfriends to a tropical destination, where they must undergo a series of challenges designed to refine their behavior according to their partners’ wishes. The 12-episode series, hosted by Olivia Attwood, is available for international distribution.
In scripted drama, Dead and Buried brings a psychological thriller with dark humor. Starring Annabel Scholey and Colin Morgan, the story follows Cathy as she reconnects with the man convicted of her brother’s murder, triggering a dangerous pursuit of vengeance. Produced by Three River Fiction and Vico Films, the series is backed by BBC Northern Ireland and Virgin Media Ireland.
The documentary Becoming Madonna provides an in-depth look at the early career of the global icon through rare footage, never-before-seen recordings, and interviews with those who knew her at the time. Produced by Optomen for Sky Documentaries, the film offers fresh insights into Madonna’s rise to fame.
Crime drama The Gold returns for a second season following the success of its first installment, which explored the fallout of the 1983 Brink’s-Mat robbery. Produced by Tannadice Pictures and Objective Fiction for BBC One, the new season delves into the long-term consequences of the historic crime, with Hugh Bonneville leading the cast.
Mudtown, a six-part crime drama from Severn Screen, follows a young female magistrate fighting to restore justice in her troubled hometown while facing life-threatening consequences. Inspired by real events and starring Erin Richards (Gotham) and Tom Cullen (The Gold), the series examines the fine line between justice and survival. Produced for S4C and UKTV, it adds to All3Media International’s expanding crime portfolio.
