Lucy Pryke
Programme Manager, Discovery Kids
Discovery Networks Europe

How many hours or slots do you program per year?
49 hours each week - 2,548 each year

What percentage or number of hours are commissioned vs. acquired? (Ie. 60% commissions/ 40% acquisitions)
40% commissions / 60% acquisitions

What is the average amount for acquisitions and/or license fee?
Depends on project

What are you looking for right now?
Fun, factual programmes for 6 - 10 year olds. Our audience skews slightly male.

How do you prefer to be pitched?
Commissions - face to face. Acquisitions - email brief decription & episode synopsis to Bridgette Rolfe. She'll request screeners if appropriate. Bridgette_Rolfe@discovery-europe.com

What is your biggest pitch turnoff?
This is really educational - it's just right for your channel.

What is your market circuit?
Kidscreen, Mipcom / MipJunior