ITV has released the first trailer for a thrilling new competition show, hosted by a BAFTA-winning broadcaster
ITV has offered audiences a first glimpse of its upcoming “high-stakes” competition programme, fronted by an award-winning television personality.
The channel had previously revealed details of a “thrilling” new entertainment format titled The Neighbourhood, which pits families and households against one another in a street-based reality contest that sees them compete for a potentially life-altering cash prize.
Presented by BAFTA-winning broadcaster Graham Norton, the fresh 12-episode series delivers a gameshow unlike anything seen before, combining “high-stakes” rivalry, “epic” tasks and relatable household tensions to create a distinctive brand of reality television.
“The Neighbourhood will see real-life households from all walks of life move in side by side, finding themselves not only neighbours, but also fierce competitors in the ultimate reality showdown,” the official synopsis reads.
“This is a game the households will live as well as play. They’ll be with each other 24/7, sleeping and eating in their houses, socialising between them – and then voting each other out. The challenges they face in public will change the dynamics behind closed doors,” reports the Mirror.
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“And to win, they’ll need to defeat their neighbours, while still staying popular on the street. In The Neighbourhood, it’s not about keeping up with the Joneses – it’s about beating them.”
The newly released teaser opens with presenter Graham emerging from the neighbourhood café, announcing: “Hello, I’m TV’s Graham Norton. Welcome to The Neighbourhood.”
“A new community where everyone keeps an eye out for one another. A place where you’ll always have a helping hand,” Graham continues, while neighbours are shown sabotaging one another around him.
The presenter adds: “It’s always a challenge to settle into somewhere new, but it can be really rewarding. Find yourself amongst like-minded individuals. Every household is competing in huge challenges to win a quarter of a million pounds.”
The thrilling teaser concludes with Graham approaching a house to ring the doorbell, declaring: “Bring on the ding dong!”
Fresh photographs have also been unveiled, featuring shots of Graham filming on location in the Peak District, alongside the six colourful households that have been assigned distinct colours for the competition.
That’s not all, as audiences have also been given a sneak peek of the neighbourhood’s local pub, where households can enjoy a pint and challenge their competitors to a casual game of darts, plus the village café – the central meeting point where neighbours conspire and strategise.
Expressing his enthusiasm about the new programme, Graham previously commented in a statement: “Like everyone, I’m always intrigued by what goes on behind closed doors. Add to that some dastardly challenges and a life-changing prize, and I’m hooked. Both Lifted and The Garden are masters at what they do, so I feel confident The Neighbourhood will be the nation’s favourite destination!”
Katie Rawcliffe, Director of Entertainment and Daytime at ITV, added: “The Neighbourhood offers audiences the perfect blend of high-stakes competition and reality drama, with a very relatable cast.
“With the beloved Graham Norton at the helm, it’s going to make for an unmissable entertainment experience.”
The Neighbourhood will premiere on ITV1 and ITVX in April
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