BBC One Picks Up “Wipeout”

Good news for all our friends from England.  BBC One has picked up the rights to producer an original version of my favorite show of the year, Wipeout.  It’s said to debut sometime in 2009 from Endemol.  Unlike in America, though, this version will be taping in Argentina where many international versions seem to be taping.  We’ve been seeing a lot of game shows in general taping episodes or pilots in Argentina recently.  Probably because of the reduced cost there.

Wipeout is part of BBC One controller Jay Hunt’s plan to revamp the network by taking more risks and get new ideas.  I don’t think it’s that big of a risk, though.  Wipeout is good and entertaining enough to work anywhere.  Enjoy a best of video of episode one.