Five picks up 'Forever Eden' in UK

Forever Eden, the "never-ending" reality series axed after just seven episodes, will be shown in the UK next year.

The show, fronted by Wish You Were Here? host Ruth England, was dropped by FOX after a disappointing ratings debut. Although only seven episodes were shown Stateside, programme makers Mentorn continued to produce the original 26 episodes ordered by the US network.

Now the series will air - in its entirety - in the UK on Five some time during 2005.

The format is similar to its predecessor Paradise Hotel, which has also aired on Five. In Forever Eden, eleven contestants live in a luxury location but must form bonds with each other to avoid elimination and remain in paradise.

The show has also been sold to ten other broadcasters worldwide.