Festive TV cracker to hit screens

A fly-on-the wall documentary – produced by a University of the West of Scotland (UWS) lecturer – is to be one of the highlights of Channel 4’s festive schedule.

Billionaire Blooms, produced by Broadcast Production lecturer Dan Twist, offers a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most internationally celebrated florists, as they cater to the luxury end of the market.

It tells several festive-themed stories, including that of an internationally renowned florist planning an enormous Christmas display for an exclusive-London venue; a celebrity floral designer whose client wants their entire mansion decorated for 25 December; and two floristry newcomers, whose contemporary take on floristry is being deployed to create an installation at one of the world’s top 50 restaurants. 

Dan, who teaches on Broadcast Production: TV and Radio at UWS, said: “Billionaire Blooms will offer an insight into a spectacular world of amazing design, discerning clients, meticulous planning, and engineering floral installations on an epic scale.

“I’m delighted that it will play such a prominent role in Channel 4’s festive schedule, and I am excited for viewers to enjoy a glimpse of this fascinating industry.”

Broadcast Production Programme Leader Paul Tucker added: “I’d like to congratulate Dan, and I look forward to watching his documentary over the festive period.

“Academics teaching on our course, and indeed in the wider UWS Creative Media Academy, are working industry professionals, producing high-quality content for the UK’s biggest media outlets.

“Their expertise and creativity is highly sought after, and plays no small part in our ability to produce work-ready graduates, who go on themselves to make a significant impact in their chosen industry.”

Billionaire Blooms will air at 7pm on Wednesday 29 December on Channel 4.

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