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'Supernanny' snapped up in US

Published Wednesday, Jul 28 2004, 13:37 BST | By Neil Wilkes
'Supernanny' snapped up in US
US TV networks have wasted no time in snapping up the rights to Channel 4's latest reality hit.

Supernanny, which follows experienced disciplinarian Jo Frost as she tackles particulary unruly children, was ratings gold for C4 when it aired this month, peaking with a massive 7 million viewers.

A bidding war swiftly ensued between ABC and FOX in the States to make a localised version of the show. This week ABC - the same broadcaster who picked up Wife Swap and Millionaire - finally won, giving the series an initial 8-episode order.

It should come as no surprise to hear that FOX is now in negotiations to air a suspiciously similar-sounding Nanny 911.
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