A lighthearted new television series profiling high-quality Okanagan wines and food is designed to showcase the scenic valley and its products to viewers around the world, with producers planning to market the series in 90 countries.
In a recent news release, Penticton-based Death or Glory Productions announced they are hard at work on the new series, called “Fit For A King”. Filmed in the Okanagan, the first season will consist of 13 half-hour episodes, with current plans for five more seasons.
In each episode, the show’s main characters – rock ‘n’ roller James Blonde and holistic nutritionist Lisa Kilgour – leave their picturesque mountain estate home to explore the beautiful surroundings of the Okanagan, searching for adventure along with great wine and food. Regular guest, wine expert Gerrit Van Staalduinen, advises them as they visit a featured winery in each show, meeting with vintners, and choose an exquisite local wine. The show will also visit organic, holistic and free-range farms and markets in the valley.
Show creator, producer and director Blonde says, “We’ve set out to film and capture the wineries, outdoor activities, and the natural beauty of the Okanagan, in the most complimentary way. We’re presenting our back garden to the world.”
The series will be accompanied by a cookbook, which will include recipes, nutritional information, health tips, expert wine advice, and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the show.
