BBC Studios has announced a second international licence for the Magnum Productions’ gameshow format Wisdom of the Crowd. BBC Studios Germany is set to produce a local adaptation for RTL, Germany’s free-to-air broadcaster, to air in 2026.

From the creators of the globally successful The 1% Club, Wisdom of the Crowd is a primetime entertainment format that blends humour with fast-paced gameplay, inviting viewers at home to play along and see if they have what it takes to beat the Wisdom of the Crowd.

Originally commissioned by the BBC in the UK, the format has already gained international traction with Spain being the first market to secure an international licence. Brutal Media, part of BBC Studios Global Production are producing the Spanish adaptation, known locally as Los 200: One Against the Crowd, for Telecinco.

Each episode of Wisdom of the Crowd sees individual contestants face off against a group of 200 studio participants, answering unique number-based questions. If a contestant’s answer beats the average guess of the crowd, they win a cash prize. If not, the money goes into a shared jackpot for the crowd, turning the audience into active players and potential winners. It’s the ultimate David vs Goliath gameshow. Inspired by the early 20th-century theory of crowd wisdom by scientist Francis Galton, the format showcases how collective intelligence can outperform individual knowledge.

Matt Forde, President, BBC Studios Global Productions said “Wisdom of the Crowd is an innovative new format and we’re thrilled to see it gaining momentum internationally. Having Spain and now Germany on board shows a lot of early excitement. It is a top-class entertainment show that we hope will resonate and delight audiences around the world.”

Andy Auerbach of Magnum Productions commented: “We’re delighted that Germany is joining the UK and Spain to find out if any brave individuals can take on the Wisdom of the Crowd and win.  Produced by the same BBC Studios team which has made The 1% Club such a success in Germany, the show couldn’t be in better hands.”

Wisdom of the Crowd will air on BBC One in the UK with the TX date to be announced. It will air in prime time on Telecinco, Spain and on RTL in Germany.

Wisdom of the Crowd joins BBC Studios’ portfolio of quiz and game shows, including The 1% Club, Weakest Link, Nation’s Dumbest, Silence is Golden, Bridge of Lies, and the recently announced The Inner Circle.

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