Channel 4 announce new reality TV show set in Liverpool and share first look at cast

Channel 4 has shared an exclusive first look at the It's A Scouse Life cast. Pictured: (L-R) Georgia,  Jonny,  Jess,  Rain,  Liam, Leon, Melina,  Ant,  Jenny.
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E4 has commissioned a new reality TV show set in Liverpool. It's A Scouse Life follows a glamorous group of friends in the city as they navigate the ups-and-downs of life in modern Merseyside.

The ECHO can exclusively reveal Liverpool's answer to The Only Way is Essex and Made in Chelsea will premiere next month. The pilot of It's A Scouse Life will arrive on E4 after Married at First Sight UK ends on Tuesday, November 12.

Channel 4's commissioning editor for reality and entertainment is thrilled to put the spotlight on Merseyside in the new show. Genna Gibson said: "Channel 4 has a celebrated history of showing Liverpool on screen, which makes it all the more exciting to bring this latest reality project to viewers on E4 to show modern Liverpool in all its glory.”

The 60 minute pilot was filmed across the summer as the cast juggle, relationships, friendships, business, and family life. Channel 4 has shared a first look photo of the main cast, which features nine young Scousers named Georgia, Jonny, Jess, Rain, Liam, Leon, Melina, Ant, Jenny.

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The show is produced by Optomen Television and the pilot teases drama as the synopsis said: "Mates, dates and frenemies thrash out their feelings against a backdrop of glitzy parties, glamorous residences, and Liverpool’s iconic sights."

Optomen's CEO thanked Liverpool for instilling the new reality show with a healthy dose of energy and entertainment. Nick Hornby said: “We want to thank the City of Liverpool and our cast, who gave us the magic needed on-screen and off-screen to produce this charming reality project.

"We’re sure E4 viewers will enjoy the authentic access to the some of the young lives and loves in and around L1." Showrunner Simon Atkins shared a similar sentiment as he loved filming the show in Liverpool.

He said: "Getting to spend time in this vibrant city gave a real insight into the close-knit lives of this cast, their families and the community which we hope shines through in this pilot.”

It’s a Scouse Life will premiere Tuesday, November 12 after Married at First Sight UK on E4.