Hungry Bear Media facts for kids
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| Industry | Production company |
| Founded | January 6, 2014 in London, United Kingdom |
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| Headquarters | Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom |
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| Owners | Dan Baldwin |
Hungry Bear Media Limited is a British company that makes television shows. It was started in 2014 by two TV experts, Dan Baldwin and Juliet Denison-Gay. They create many popular entertainment programs for different TV channels.
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History of Hungry Bear Media
In 2014, Dan Baldwin and Juliet Denison-Gay, who both had a lot of experience in television, decided to create their own company. They named it Hungry Bear Media.
In 2015, Hungry Bear Media made a special agreement with Sky Vision. Sky Vision is a part of the company Sky. This agreement meant that Sky Vision would be the first to see any new shows Hungry Bear Media created. They could then help share these shows with more people.
Popular TV Shows by Hungry Bear Media
Hungry Bear Media has produced many different kinds of TV shows. These include comedy, game shows, and adventure series.
Current TV Shows
These are some of the shows Hungry Bear Media is currently making:
- Michael McIntyre's Big Show (2015–2019, 2023–present): This is a very popular comedy and variety show. It features famous guests, music, and funny segments.
- Bradley Walsh & Son: Breaking Dad (2019–present): In this show, actor and presenter Bradley Walsh travels around the world with his son Barney. They try out exciting and often funny activities together.
- The Wheel (2020–present): This is a fun game show where contestants answer questions with the help of celebrity experts. They spin a giant wheel to decide their fate.
- Gladiators (2024–present): This is a revival of the classic show where everyday people compete against powerful athletes called 'Gladiators' in various challenges.
- David & Jay's Touring Toolshed (2024–present): A show featuring David Jason and Jay Blades.
Past TV Shows
Here are some of the well-known shows Hungry Bear Media has made in the past:
- Virtually Famous (2014–2017): A comedy panel show about internet trends and viral videos.
- 1000 Heartbeats (2015–2016): A game show where contestants had to answer questions before their heart rate reached 1000 beats.
- Play to the Whistle (2015–2017): A sports-themed comedy panel show.
- All Round to Mrs. Brown's (2017–2020): A chat show featuring the popular character Mrs. Brown from Mrs. Brown's Boys.
- Judge Romesh (2018–2019): A comedy show where comedian Romesh Ranganathan acted as a judge for real-life disputes.
- Take Off with Bradley & Holly (2019, 2021): A show where contestants competed to win a dream holiday.
- Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof (2022): Celebrities faced challenges in extreme cold, guided by 'The Iceman' Wim Hof.
