The makers of The Undateables are looking for a family from the Valleys for their brand new show, Our Happy Valley Life.
Focusing on rich characters, warmth and laughter within the Welsh community, the makers of the show have said that they want to create a unique insight into the family's life with an intimacy of an observational documentary and the tone of a sitcom.
Steering away from the constructed reality of TOWIE or The Valleys, producers Story Films want to work closely, and collaboratively, with a close-knit, extended Welsh family from the heart of the valleys.
Bring back The Valleys? No thanks, MTV
The show will focus on relatable everyday stories such as ‘Nana’s Coming to Stay’, ‘The Driving Test’, or ‘Meeting the In Laws’, finding the humour in the ordinariness of family life.
Familiar family situations, such as these, will be filmed like the dramatic arc of a classic sitcom.
Watch this gorgeous scene from The Undateables when two of the stars get engaged
19 fascinating facts you didn't know about the Valleys
Story Films produce documentary and drama and is run by BAFTA award-winning filmmakers David Nath and Peter Beard.
Nath said: “We’re really excited about trying to move the obs-doc on by taking some of the values of a sit-com, but the bottom line is it has to make you laugh.”
Executive Producer Sophie Jones, from South Wales, said: “I’ve spent a lot of time in the valleys and it’s one of the few places where a strong sense of community still exists in Britain, the unique sense of humour is absolutely a part of that”
Families who want to be involved should contact Scott@storyfilms.tv or WhatsApp a message to 07591 964288.
