Pawn Stars UK in the Works

The cast of the original 'Pawn Stars'
The cast of the original 'Pawn Stars' - Photo by History © 2011
Pawn Stars is so popular that A+E Networks announced they’ll be starting production on a UK version later this year. “We’re excited that Leftfield Pictures will be producing this new, original version of HISTORY’s most successful global brand,” said Christian Murphy, SVP, International Programming and Marketing for A+E Networks. “This commission establishes a new model whereby HISTORY channels around the world will own this phenomenal franchise extension.”
 
Per A+E, the new series will have the same elements as the US version but will feature “distinctly British items with rich, historical heritage.” Says Adam MacDonald, VP of Programming for A+E Networks UK: “Pawn Stars has developed a loyal audience and a huge fan base in the UK and internationally. The average audience has quadrupled since it first launched in the UK in January 2010. The producers are currently casting the UK version and we have high hopes that it will be equally as popular with our viewers.”
 
Brent Montgomery, Owner of Leftfield Pictures and Executive Producer of Pawn Stars, said, “There is such depth and richness in English history, that we felt marrying it with Pawn Stars was a natural extension of the brand. We are confident that viewers, not just in the UK, but in the US and internationally, will find a British iteration of the show to be fascinating and very entertaining.”
 
Source: A+E