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HomeMade

HomeMade is a heartfelt video series that explores the power, meaning and value of life at home. Each season explores a different aspect of homemaking as an expression of love, purpose and intentional living. From cooking meals that tell stories to exploring the questions that shape how we raise our children, HomeMade celebrates simplicity, depth and family.

"The most important things in life begin at home. HomeMade inspires viewers to nurture relationships, values and presence, with an emphasis on intention rather than perfection."

Expressions of interest closed on 30 October 2026
HomeMade

Overview

Programme purpose

Season one invites viewers into Ellie's kitchen and family life, where each recipe connects with motherhood, simplicity and meaningful living. Across six episodes, Ellie shares quick, healthy home recipes tied to a deeper experience, value or memory. Each episode follows a gentle arc: a story, a recipe and a reflection. The first episode, 'Sweetness Without Sugar', has been filmed. One of the remaining five episodes is planned as a Christmas special, intended for Christmas 2026 use. Final delivery timing must be agreed.

Intended audience

Families, parents and anyone interested in home and family life

Format

Studio cooking series with location-based storytelling

Episode count

6 episodes

Episode duration

6 minutes

Original language

English

Production stage

In production

Original presenter

Ellie

Producing organisation

Hope Media Ireland

Trailer or sample episode

The creative approach

Studio elements

Season one invites viewers into Ellie's kitchen and family life, where each recipe connects with motherhood, simplicity and meaningful living. Across six episodes, Ellie shares quick, healthy home recipes tied to a deeper experience, value or memory. Each episode follows a gentle arc: a story, a recipe and a reflection. The first episode has been filmed. Hope Media Ireland is proceeding with completing the season and is inviting partners to explore locally adapted versions alongside the original production.

Location-based storytelling elements

The storytelling elements outside the kitchen will be filmed in Ireland for the Irish version. Partners may collaborate on locally filmed storytelling elements for their own regions, subject to agreement.

Presenter-led elements

Ellie presents the original series from her kitchen, sharing personal stories and recipes connected to motherhood and meaningful living.

Regional adaptation opportunities

Subject to agreement, partners may collaborate on locally filmed storytelling elements, alternative presenter lines, relevant regional references and tailored promotional materials. Important: episode one is already filmed. Any adaptations to that episode must be discussed separately and should not be assumed to be fully re-recordable or localisable automatically.

How your team can participate

The following collaboration options are available for this production. Each option explains what is involved and what needs to be agreed before participation is confirmed.

Regional adaptation with the original presenter

Alternative lines, local references, introductions, conclusions or other agreed material recorded with the original presenter.

Alternative presenter lines and locally relevant references for regional versions. Episode one is already filmed; any adaptations to that episode must be discussed separately.

What Hope Media Ireland provides: The original presenter, studio set, crew and production plan. Agreed script adaptations and creative direction.
What the partner provides: Local references, cultural context and agreed script changes. Review of adapted content for local relevance.
Location or travel: Travel to the agreed studio location, or remote participation where agreed.
Dependencies and limitations: Studio availability and presenter schedule. Adaptations must be agreed before recording.
What needs to be agreed: The scope of adaptations, recording schedule and any contribution towards additional studio time.

Film local sequences

A partner records location material in its own region using agreed scripts, creative direction and technical guidance.

Partners may record location-based storytelling elements in their own region using agreed scripts and creative direction. The Irish version will film location material in Ireland.

What Hope Media Ireland provides: Agreed scripts, creative direction, technical specifications and guidance on filming requirements.
What the partner provides: Local filming crew, equipment, locations and all location logistics. Delivery of footage to agreed specifications.
Location or travel: Filming takes place in the partner's own region or country.
Dependencies and limitations: Footage must meet agreed technical specifications for integration into the final programme.
What needs to be agreed: Scripts, creative direction, technical specifications, footage delivery format and schedule.

Bring your own presenter

A partner sends its presenter to an agreed shared studio session, using the production's existing set and crew.

Your presenter joins an agreed shared studio session using the production's existing set and crew. Confirm your presenter's availability, any travel and accommodation needs, and script preparation required in advance.

What Hope Media Ireland provides: Studio set, crew, equipment and production direction for the shared session.
What the partner provides: A suitable presenter, their travel and accommodation, and any script preparation in advance.
Location or travel: The partner presenter must travel to the studio location for the agreed session.
Dependencies and limitations: Studio and crew availability on the agreed dates. Presenter must meet the production's requirements.
What needs to be agreed: Session dates, presenter requirements, script content and contribution towards shared costs.

Produce a language version

A partner translates and adapts scripts, agrees them with the production team, and provides a suitable presenter or other language support.

Translate and adapt the scripts, agree them with the production team and provide a suitable presenter in your language. Let us know your target language, available translators and any cultural adjustments needed.

What Hope Media Ireland provides: Original scripts, creative direction and agreed studio or recording arrangements.
What the partner provides: Translation, language review by competent speakers, an agreed presenter and any language-specific production support.
Location or travel: Depends on the agreed approach - studio recording, remote recording or local production.
Dependencies and limitations: Translated scripts require review by competent speakers of the relevant language. Hope Media Ireland cannot independently verify every language.
What needs to be agreed: Translation accuracy, script approval, presenter requirements and recording schedule.

Please note: translated scripts require review by competent speakers of the relevant language. Hope Media Ireland cannot independently verify every language.

Production plan and calendar

Production milestones will be published here as they are confirmed.

Studio and location information

Studio name

To be confirmed

City

London

Country or region

United Kingdom, Ireland

Filming period

Late November 2026 (exact dates to be confirmed) (tentative)

Exact addresses and logistical notes are shared only with approved partners in the workspace.

Contributions and responsibilities

Contributions depend on the agreed scope. The default approach for this production is:

Contribution discussed individually

Contribution discussed individually according to the agreed scope.

An expression of interest does not create a financial commitment or confirmed booking.

Intended partner outcome

A complete six-episode season, including the Christmas special, with regional adaptations and promotional materials as agreed.

Interested in this production?

Submit an expression of interest and we'll explore what a partnership could look like. This does not confirm a booking or financial commitment.

Expressions of interest for this production closed on 30 October 2026.

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