Wife Swap television firm reports profits leap

The TV team behind Wife Swap and Scrapheap Challenge celebrated a bumper boost in profits today and announced deals to make a string of shows in the US.

RDF Media said pre-tax profits before flotation costs and one-off accountancy matters lifted 46% to £2.2m (€3.27m) during the six months to July 31, as the firm made a total of 40 series and one-off shows.