Format

All3Media International’s hit format Lingo continues to demonstrate its global appeal, with Lingo Türkiye reaching the milestone of 400 episodes on broadcaster TRT. The daily game show, produced locally by Shine Medya and hosted by Kemal Uçar has established itself as the leading title in its category within the Access Prime Time slot.

Since its launch on 23 October 2023, the Turkish adaptation has delivered consistent ratings, building a loyal audience and reinforcing the format’s ability to connect with local viewers. Distributed globally by All3Media International, Lingo has now been adapted in 18 territories, reaching millions of viewers worldwide.

Gabriel Andrews, Sales Executive for Balkans, Greece, Turkey, and CIS at All3Media International, commented: “We are thrilled with the huge success of Lingo Türkiye. It has been fantastic to see the rise of Lingo’s popularity in Turkey into it becoming a favourite game show for the local audience. We congratulate our valued partners Shine Medya and TRT on producing and broadcasting 400 high-quality episodes. It is a huge milestone, and we hope the show continues for many more episodes on TRT. We are also happy to share that Star Channel in Greece have successfully launched their first season. We are very excited to see their production of this internationally successful game show and are pleased to be partnering with them on another excellent adaptation of the format.”
Adil Şentekin, Founder and CEO of Shine Medya, added: “Lingo is a format that has proven its long-running success across many international markets. Reaching 400 episodes in Turkey and becoming the most-watched game show in its category in the Access Prime Time slot clearly demonstrates the format’s universal appeal and the strength of the collaboration between Shine Medya, TRT and All3Media International. Lingo Türkiye is a strong example of how a global format can build a genuine connection with a local audience. Working alongside All3Media International and TRT, we have created a sustainable success. Reaching this milestone with such a strong performance is a testament to the passion, discipline and dedication of the entire team.”

TRT highlighted the show’s role within its programming strategy, stating: “As TRT, we take great pride in further reinforcing our mission to bring family-friendly, educational and entertaining content to our viewers with Lingo Türkiye. On air for 400 episodes, this valuable programme has carried the power of words and the richness of our language into homes every day, proving its success through the strong audience interest it continues to receive. Its consistent leadership within the Access Prime Time slot is a reflection of our effective content strategy. We would like to thank our production partner Shine Medya, our host Kemal Uçar, and our viewers who join us in front of their screens every day for their contribution to this success.”
Host Kemal Uçar also marked the achievement: “It is truly special to see millions of people enjoying wordplay with Lingo Türkiye every day. Reaching 400 episodes is the result of the strong bond we have built, both on and off screen, with our team and our viewers. I would like to sincerely thank our audiences and all the contestants who have joined us since day one and supported us throughout this journey. We hope to continue this journey together for many years to come. Being part of this story is a great source of pride for me.”

Originally created by IDTV (an All3Media company) and Talpa Concepts, Lingo remains one of the most widely travelled game show formats globally. The UK version, produced by Objective Entertainment for ITV1, is currently in its fifth season, while the format has also been adapted in markets including Spain, France, Italy, the US, Greece and the Netherlands, where it originated.