Discovery commissions 20 hours of programming from Maverick

MUMBAI: Discovery Networks International (DNI) has commissioned UK-based production company Maverick for 20 hours of original programming -- 15 hours of lifestyle content and 5 hours of factual content -- to air within the company?s portfolio of 144 worldwide television networks.

Programmes include ?Body Confidential?, a new series fronted by television presenter, radio DJ and model Lisa Snowdon, commissioned by DNI director, lifestyle and entertainment production and development Sarah Thornton; and the second season of the personal transformation programme, ?My Naked Secret?, commissioned by Jon Sechrist, Executive Producer, International Production and Development, DNI. Titles and formats for the remaining 10 hours of content will be announced at a later date.

?My Naked Secret? first premiered on TLC in Poland before rolling out around the world on TLC and other lifestyle networks, including Discovery Fit & Health in the US.

The series? renewal marks the first original DNI production to be greenlit for a second season. Each episode follows an individual?s journey as they struggle with a hidden secret about their body. With the help of a therapist, these individuals grapple with revealing their painful secret to family and friends.