25th March 2026
CPL Productions‘ hit series Rob & Romesh Vs., produced for Sky Max (UK), has won the Entertainment Performance category at this year’s Royal Television Society (RTS) Awards.
The series stars, comedians Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan, who are also nominated in the same category for a BAFTA, whilst its production team is also nominated for a BAFTA Craft Award.
Rob & Romesh Vs follows the two comedians as they throw themselves into unfamiliar worlds of sport and arts, taking on new challenges in each episode. Along the way, they meet top athletes, music stars, and industry experts who guide them as they attempt to master each experience—often with mixed results.
Combining humour with exploration, the pair compete, grumble, and joke their way through every situation while picking up new skills (and plenty of mishaps) along the way.
12th March 2026
CPL Productions is celebrating a double success after securing nominations at the prestigious Royal Television Society Programme Awards. The company’s hit Channel 4 series Married at First Sight UK has been recognised for its continued popularity and cultural impact in the Entertainment and Reality category while its comedy entertainment series Rob & Romesh Vs has also received a nomination in the Entertainment Performance category. Both shows highlight CPL’s strong presence across the UK television landscape, spanning reality entertainment and comedy, with winners set to be announced at the RTS ceremony in London later this year.
13th February 2026
Channel 4 in the UK has commissioned Marriage at Second Sight, a new Married at First Sight spinoff from CPL Productions, a Seven.One Studios company.
In this new series, some of the most unforgettable faces from Married At First Sight UK and Married At First Sight Australia will return to the experiment for a second chance at love, which will see them consider uprooting their entire lives to the other side of the world. This is because the British will be matched with their perfect partner from down under and Australians will be paired with a stranger from the UK.
The experiment begins again in the UK; each couple will navigate cultural clashes and old wounds before they head to Australia to meet friends and family on the other side of the world and face the ultimate decision: who will consider uprooting their life for love?
Will the British tempt their partners to trade beach life for Blighty, or will love pull them towards a fresh start under sunnier skies? For these second-timers there’s more at stake than ever before. These brides and grooms aren’t just risking their hearts again, they’re risking everything, their friendships, careers and their homes, as one half of each couple takes a gamble on the possibility of a new life and new love on the other side of the world.
Channel 4’s Head of Reality Entertainment, Steve Handley said, “These eight well-loved MAFS singles didn’t find lasting love the first time, but they haven’t given up – and neither have we. Everyone deserves a second chance at love and this time they’re saying ‘I do’ to a stranger on the other side of the world, risking absolutely everything for another shot at getting it right. I think it will be our greatest love story yet.”
CPL’s CEO, Murray Boland said: “We’re so looking forward to this. Research shows people in Australia have more successful and enduring relationships with Britons than any other nationality, so we are genuinely hopeful that our brave singles can finally find the love they have been looking for on Second Marriage at First Sight.”
Second Marriage at First Sight was commissioned for E4 by Channel 4’s Head of Reality and Entertainment, Steven Handley with Senior Commissioning Editor, Vivienne Molokwu. The Executive Producers for CPL are Murray Boland, Danielle Lux, Susy Price and Rachel Viner
Second Marriage at First Sight will be distributed internationally by Seven.One Studios International.
22nd September 2025
A League of Their Own, the high-energy, supersized panel show that blends sports, comedy and entertainment, won the award for best Studio Entertainment show at this year’s Rose d’Or. This marks another addition to the show’s roster of awards, which also include two Baftas.
Produced by CPL Productions for Sky in the UK, the show has aired for 20 seasons and has also spawned the successful spin-off A League of their Own Roadtrip. Internationally it has been produced locally in the US, where it aired as Game On! On CBS, and also in Germany, Spain and Denmark.
Taking its cue from sports fans’ obsessions with lists and statistics, every week celebrity guests join team regulars as they battle it out across numerous riotous rounds of sporting challenges, building up to a large scale physical end game.
No sporting topic is sacred as the teams compete to see who will come out on top, as their sporting knowledge, physical skills and competitive natures are tested to their limits.
22 September 2025
The season 10 launch of Married at First Sight UK on Sunday, 22 September, 2025 smashed digital channel E4’s slot average, posting 7.8% against an average of 1.4%, even beating BBC One. The televised Married at First Sight UK podcast that followed got double the ratings of last year’s.
28th April 2026
CPL Productions’ new radio drama Follow the Money premiered on BBC Radio 4 to strong critical acclaim.
Written by Ayad Andrews, the 45‑minute Drama on 4 explores the story behind the making of the landmark film All the President’s Men, charting the fraught collaboration between Robert Redford, screenwriter William Goldman, and journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein in the shadow of Watergate.
Broadcast at 22nd April, Follow the Money was singled out in multiple radio clippings as a “Pick of the Day”, with publications commending its excellent cast and absorbing storytelling.
29th October 2025
Danielle Lux takes on newly created Executive Chair role, Murray Boland becomes CEO, and Joe McLusky joins CPL as General Manager.
CPL Productions, the award-winning indie behind many of the UK’s leading television and radio productions, today announces strategic changes to its leadership structure.
Danielle Lux, who has led CPL through two decades of growth and innovation, will transition into the newly created role of Executive Chair. In this role, she will continue to guide the company’s strategic and creative ambitions. Danielle’s move reflects her long-standing commitment to nurturing talent and driving innovation across genres, which has been a key factor in CPL’s continued development, growth and success.
Joining CPL in a newly created role is Joe McLusky, formerly of Lime Pictures, who becomes General Manager, reporting directly to Murray Boland. Murray will take on the role of CEO from his current role as Chief Content Officer.
Danielle Lux said: “CPL has always been about creating the right space for the most talented people to do their best work. So, I’m delighted to welcome Joe to CPL – his experience is unparalleled, and I know he will contribute to CPL’s continued growth. My role will be changing from the day to day running of the business and Joe’s appointment will allow me to focus more fully on strategy and creativity. I will hand the reins to my co-founder and long-time collaborator, Murray in January 2026. These 20 years of growing CPL have been the best of my career – incredible people and powerful shows. I know this new structure is going to allow CPL to continue to grow and flourish.”
Joe McLusky is an experienced Television Executive and consultant with nearly three decades in production leadership across some of the UK’s biggest broadcasters and indies. He has held senior roles including Vice President & General Manager of Non-Scripted at Paramount’s VIS UK, where he led the production of over 1150 hours of content, expanded its output into new genres and for new channels, and helped win Channel 5’s first-ever BAFTA. More recently, Joe worked as Director of Production for Lime Pictures, Lion TV, and Wise Owl Films, managing £50M+ of annual content. He now works as a consultant and Executive in Charge (EIC) on a number of UK and international projects, including CPL’s upcoming new format The Hunt. Other roles include helping launch Liz Murdoch’s Shine TV as its first Director of Production, Head of Production for Granada TV’s Entertainment division, and Production Executive for ITV Studios.
Chief Operating Officer Janet Oakes, who has played a pivotal role in CPL’s commercial and operational success, will transition into a new part-time role in 2026, but will remain on the CPL board as director and continue to support the company’s strategic initiatives.
These changes mark the next chapter as part of CPL Productions continued growth in the TV sector, reinforcing its commitment to creativity and world class production values. The company remains at the forefront of some of the UK’s most popular entertainment formats and is focused on delivering high-quality, audience-driven programmes from Married at First Sight UK, Love Is Blind UK, Stranded on Honeymoon Island and A League of Their Own.
17th September 2025
CPL has gained 3 nominations in inaugural Indielab Innovation Awards; a new awards show which celebrates the best in UK Independent TV.
CPL is nominated for Outstanding Indie of the Year whilst both Married at First Sight UK and Love is Blind UK are up for Breakthrough Reality TV Series.
The winners will be announced at a ceremony in November.
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