France 2 braced for Surprise Sur Prise

French public broadcaster France 2 has picked up hidden-camera comedy format Surprise Sur Prise from Canadian producer and distributor Media Ranch.

Thierry Lachkar

The show is the first commission for former Shine France CEO Thierry Lachkar’s new company, Deeply Superficial. Lachkar oversaw local adaptations of The Voice and MasterChef while at Shine France.

Deeply Superficial is also adapting 13-part Argentinian crime drama Epitafios for French- and English-speaking markets.

Surprise Sur Prise originally aired in Canada 30 years ago and on France 2 between 1993 to 1995.

Lachkar said: “Surprise Sur Prise has been a joy to produce and we have a superbly entertaining programme to share with French audiences. We are excited to be back on France 2 as an excellent primetime event on Saturday night and we are confident audiences will embrace this latest version.”