Channel 5 commission LoveLive to create a fly-on-the-wall documentary on McFly

Channel 5 has commissioned LoveLive to create a fly-on-the-wall documentary following the pop band McFly for its recently re-launched digital channel 5*.

The documentary series, entitled ‘McFly on the Wall’, will follow the band as they embark on their current tour. The six-part series is currently being filmed by LoveLive and will air later this Spring on 5*.

With seven number one singles, eight million records sold worldwide and a fan base that
stretches around the world, they are a band that have stood the test of time. Dougie, Danny, Harry and Tom are now about to go one step further with this new series, which will follow their lives in the most revealing portrait yet.

The boys are fresh from the huge success of their hit single ‘Shine A Light’ and a triumphant 2010. The band are also currently performing on a major UK Arena tour, after nine phenomenal years together.

‘McFly on the Wall’ is one of the first original commissions for 5* since its re-launch at the beginning of March 2011.

Tom Fletcher from McFly comments: “We’re all really excited to have the chance to
show our fans what it’s really like being in McFly! We'll have a camera crew following us
everywhere, so viewers will get a real insight into what goes on behind the scenes."

Kate Barnes, Head of Digital Channels, Channel 5, adds: “McFly are without a doubt
one of the most popular bands in the country, and this series will give 5* viewers a unique
perspective on what it’s like to live through the highs and lows of life on the road. We are
delighted that McFly have agreed to give us no holds barred access for the seris, which will form a key part of the 5* schedule this Spring.”

Richard Cohen, CEO LoveLive adds: “LoveLive are thrilled to be working with Channel 5 on this exciting project. McFly on the Wall, is original, fast paced and will give McFly fans a glimpse into the band’s hectic tour schedule and all that goes on backstage and on the road.

McFly are true innovators – whether it be launching the most successful artist website in the UK www.mcfly.com, making their concerts available as live streams or partnering with 5* to give fans direct access to their life on tour.”