Format

All3Media International has signed a new format deal in Flemish Belgium for Sort Your Life Out, the popular, award-winning factual entertainment and lifestyle show that sees an expert team helping families declutter and transform their homes in just seven days.

Originally created by Optomen Television for BBC One, UK, Sort Your Life Out – recently nominated for a Rose D’Or award in the Factual Entertainment and Reality category – has been commissioned by VRT in Flemish Belgium. The 6-episode series, which will be produced by All3Media Belgium.

David Ottenburgh, Managing Director, All3Media Belgium commented, “At All3Media Belgium, we’re thrilled to be bringing Sort Your Life Out to VRT, a public broadcaster known for its commitment to quality, authenticity and meaningful storytelling. The global success of this format has reassured us that its emotional depth and practical inspiration will resonate strongly with Flemish audiences. This adaptation is a wonderful opportunity to build a returning brand that truly supports families and inspires audiences. We’re proud to contribute to a series that is both heartwarming and genuinely transformative.”

This recent commission in Belgium brings the total number of versions of the format to twelve. A debut series of the Spanish version of Sort Your Life Out, created by Lavinia Audiovisual, is also confirmed to launch on RTVE in 2026, under the title 'Ordena tu vida'.

The format has also been adapted across further European territories including in Norway on TV2, the Netherlands on SBS6, France on TF1, Denmark on TV2, Finland on MTV Oy and Germany on RTL. Media One’s & Core Production's adapted a version for TV Prima in the Czech Republic, a Swedish version was produced by Strix for TV4. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery commissioned an 8 x 1 hour series from South Pacific Pictures in New Zealand

Sort Your Life Out has also remained a hit returner. The UK version is now in its fifth series in the UK, which outperformed the slot average by 53% when it launched earlier this year*. Fourth series’ also returned to TF1 (produced by TFX) and in Denmark on TV2 (created by Strong Productions) this year.

Described as a ‘truly perfect show’ (The Guardian) the UK version recently received a Rose D’Or nomination for Best Factual Entertainment and Reality series. Previous series of the UK version have been awarded an RTS Television Award for Formatted Popular Factual series (2024), the Edinburgh TV Award for Best Popular Factual series (2024) and Best Factual Entertainment Programme at the NTA Award (2024), as well as two BAFTA TV Awards (Best Feature in 2022 and Best Entertainment Performance in 2025).

The format was also nominated for a C21 Format Award Best Fact Ent and Best Presenter (2021).

Stephen Driscoll, EVP EMEA at All3Media International, commented, “As Sort Your Life Out continues to win fans, awards and commissions around the world, we’re delighted to confirm that audiences in Flemish Belgium are about to discover the transformational joy of decluttering on VRT. This heartwarming format delivers so much for viewers, immersing them in the often emotional stories of the families that feature, while also offering ingenious expert tips throughout. Showing us all how we can bring a sense of calm to the chaos of family life, the Sort Your Life Out format is perfect for broadcasters looking to create feel-good, relatable and cost-effective content that puts the spotlight on sustainability, organisation, home renovation, upcycling and recycling.”

The average family home contains a staggering 64,000 items, and living in all that clutter is making us miserable. But imagine if the entire contents of your home were laid out before you, so you could decide what to keep and what to throw away? Sort Your Life Out does just that, as the team works with a different family in each episode, tackling the challenges of letting go of possessions, maximising space, and creating practical, beautifully organised living areas. With expert craftsmanship, deep cleaning, and clever storage solutions, the team turns chaotic spaces into functional, stress-free homes, delivering dream transformations in just seven days.