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The version of events that I've heard is that the Gogglebox came up for renewal last year and ITV and C4 had an all-out bidding war; now C4 are paying significantly more than they were previously.

Supposedly as part of this deal they guaranteed Studio Lambert three reality commissions of which Rise and Fall was the first. Can't be sure of this though there was a period last year when C4 very suddenly stopped development on quite a few reality projects they had at the time.

Surprised ITV weren't willing to do a similar deal, and use ITV2 to try out any new Studio Lambert formats? 

Rise & Fall had potential and I think it's a shame if they don't get a second series to try and iron out some of the issues. The Circle was better in its second run.