Bravo reveals development shows

NBCUniversal’s US network Bravo Media has unveiled an expanded development slate, with eight projects in the works.

Rachel Smith

Shows include docuseries Raising the Bar: Hong Kong, produced by NBCU-backed Monkey, which follows the territory’s nightlife scene, and Gold with Envy, from US prodco Truly Original, about radio personality DJ Envy.

Also on the slate is prank show Your Shitty Family from Bird Brain, NorthSouth Productions reality show Beverly Hills Driving School, and Pampered Campers, from 3 Ball Entertainment.

Docuseries Real Housewives of the 1960s, from Wall to Wall, revisits life as it was 50 years ago, while Will You Marry Us is from Pilgrim Media Group and follows five people who travel the world to find love.

Finally, Flying High is produced by T Group and delves into the world of private jets.

Rachel Smith, senior VP of development at Bravo, said: “With this new slate of development, we’re testing unexpected environments and loud formats that aim to attract a wide audience while staying true to what makes Bravo so distinct.”

The network recently revealed it would be airing original programming seven days a week by the end of this year, with series such as scripted series Imposters and cookery series Top Chef on the slate.

Last week the network announced it had agreed a deal involving Lantern Entertainment that will see it once again air reality show Project Runway, which has been on Lifetime for the past decade.