Gary Barlow heads to SA for travel series

UK commercial broadcaster ITV has commissioned a travel series with Gary Barlow, in which the Take That star will discover food and wine in South Africa.

Premiering this autumn, the five-episode series will see Barlow explore the Western Cape and Johannesburg, while also going on a safari. Rock Oyster Media is the production company.

Of the series, that is set to start filming next month, Barlow said: “I’m absolutely delighted to be exploring my passion for food, wine and travel in this new series for ITV.

“I’ve always loved South Africa and I can’t wait to really see all that it has to offer: the people, the places, its amazing history… and a glass or two of its incredible wine! This series is something that’s a bit different for me – but I can’t wait to get going.”

Leanne Clarke, Assistant Commissioner for Entertainment and Daytime at ITV said: “We are hugely excited by this series and feel it’ll be perfect viewing as we head into the autumnal months.”