Comedian Micky Flanagan will be returning to Sky 1 in a smart, funny and possibly provocative new series; The Micky Flanagan Detours which will see Micky declutter his mind of the big questions that keep us all up at night.
The six part series, which will premiere early next year and will also be available on online streaming service NOW TV, is a comical polemic - where Micky lets his mind wander through the past and present to explore the big themes in life. Is there really such a thing as a mid-life crisis? Why do we Brits like to think of ourselves as plucky underdogs? Can you offend a German, and does a leather waistcoat have any place in modern society?
This is Mickys second documentary series for Sky 1 and follows on from the success of his first series Micky Flanagans Detour de France in 2014, which saw Micky undertake the ultimate test of man's endurance, the French, as he pretended to cycle his way round France.
Micky Flanagan said: Two years ago I was asked by 7 Wonder and Sky to get back on my bike and make a TV show, I told them to f**k off and bought a dog. But then I got thinking about serious stuff the kind of stuff Adam Curtis or Huw Edwards would make a show about - and that's what this series was meant to be, a series that would make people say Aristotle, Sophocles Flanagan. Somewhere along the way however I ended up getting spanked by a dominatrix in Slough and dancing with gay disco terrorists in LA. So I guess this is my way of saying if you want a comprehensive, fair or balanced point of view, if you're looking for the truth - watch Jeremy Kyle - but if you want to see a middle aged man dressed in short shorts plastering a wall with Eddie The Eagle - you know where to come.
Adam MacDonald, Director of Sky 1 said: Were so chuffed to be welcoming Micky Flanagan back to Sky 1 as he explores the great themes of our time, and takes us on his journey through the inner workings of his mind covering despair, joy, owning a dog and dressing head to toe in leather. One thing is for certain - it will definitely have us all thinking, talking and laughing.
7 Wonder Executive Director Mike Reilly said: We are delighted to be teamed up with Sky and Micky once again. After working with Micky on his wine-fuelled butter-eating tour of France I didn't think our crew's health could withstand another shoot- but I am delighted to report that we all survived principle photography and that Micky is funnier and healthier than ever. It's always a pleasure working with Micky, he has one of the sharpest minds in comedy and always surprises and delights his audience in equal measure.
The Micky Flanagan Detours is a 7 Wonder and Sky co-production for Sky with Micky Flanagan & CKP's production company Double Busy. Mike Reilly is the series director and Michelle Crowther the series producer for 7 Wonder. The show will be co-executive produced by Christian Knowles for Double Busy, Alexandra Fraser for 7 Wonder and Shirley Jones Commissioning Editor for Sky.
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About 7 Wonder
Launched in the Spring of 2014, 7 Wonder is committed to collaborating with the best talent, on and off-screen, to deliver quality, bespoke and beautifully executed content across all non-scripted genres. The joint venture underlines the Seven Network's commitment to increasing its international presence in the production of television programmes and new formats.
7 Wonder focuses on the creation of new television programmes and formats, initially for the United Kingdom television market, and is a joint venture between Seven, Alexandra Fraser, Liza Abbott and Simon Ellse. The formation of 7 Wonder builds on Seven's leadership in the creation and production of highly successful programming, including Home and Away, My Kitchen Rules, Border Security, A Place To Call Home, House Rules, Packed to the Rafters. Seven's original formats and produced programmes are sold into more than 130 markets around the world.
About Sky
Sky is Europe's leading entertainment company. The group serves 21 million customers across five countries: Italy, Germany, Austria, the UK and Ireland. We offer the best and broadest range of content, deliver market-leading customer service and use innovative new technology to give customers a better TV experience, whenever and wherever they choose. Sky has annual revenues of over £11 billion and is Europe's leading investor in television content with a combined programming budget of over £4.6 billion. The company employs 31,000 people and is listed on the London Stock Exchange (SKY). For more information visit www.sky.com/corporate
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Comedian Micky Flanagan will be returning to Sky 1 in a smart, funny and possibly provocative new series; The Micky Flanagan Detours which will see Micky declutter his mind of the big questions that keep us all up at night.
