Format

Lineup Industries is unveiling a slate of original formats at MIPCOM, highlighting a range of factual concepts spanning intergenerational stories, European adventures, business and culture, and personal wartime histories. The slate is headed by Grannies, named EBU 2026 Format of the Year. Originally commissioned by Dutch public broadcaster Omroep MAX, produced by Beeldbrigade and now in its fourth season, the format follows a close-knit group of outspoken women in their seventies and beyond as they discuss the modern world alongside a young co-host. Topics range from contemporary issues, music, fashion and trends to more unexpected subjects, including making a nude calendar and Tinder. The format has also expanded into digital-first and social content, including a podcast, TikToks and short videos, as well as a book now in its fourth reprint.

Also featured is Mission Europe, described as NRK’s highest-rated summer launch. The family format follows two comedians as they travel to lesser-visited or unconventional destinations across Europe, taking on local challenges connected to social and geopolitical themes through a humorous approach. Among the experiences featured are traditional rowing, Faroese folk dancing and exploring Viking history in the Faroe Islands. The duo also travels to Transnistria, Moldova, where they face a mock Soviet-style KGB interrogation.

Self-made Sisters follows female executives who have built successful businesses and brands through their social media profiles while navigating expectations linked to their Islamic faith, families and communities. The 8 x 25’ docu-reality format explores the women’s individual lives and their relationships with one another through shared events, dinners, trips and celebrations. The format was commissioned by NPO in the Netherlands and created by Fish to Fish Media, with Lineup Industries representing it globally.
The slate also includes Almost There, a long-running hit series on NPO1 in the Netherlands. The format follows a group of mostly elderly and retired people as they travel together on camping holidays, each using their own caravan or motorhome. The series focuses on their everyday interactions and shared experiences, from journeys and conversations to activities such as mud treatments, Greek dancing and sea swimming. According to Lineup Industries, the series has proved particularly popular among viewers aged 20–49.
Rounding out the slate is Forgotten War Albums, which combines investigative journalism and history. A team of history experts sets out to identify an unknown World War II soldier through his forgotten photo album and reconstruct his wartime journey. The historical detectives investigate who the soldier was, where the war took him and what became of him. A third season has been commissioned by NPO2.

Ed Louwerse and Julian Curtis, Founders at Lineup Industries, said: “Each format on our slate tackles a very different subject, but at heart they share a compelling journey, looking at the human experience and what we have in common while celebrating differences in culture, in age, in approach and in time. We have long believed in the demand for thought-provoking, yet often humorous programming that shines a light on the nuance of humanity and these formats showcase everyday experiences in a wholly new, yet resonant, light.”