Ambulance Races to Poland for Fourth International Adaptation

Content powerhouse, Banijay Entertainment, today announces Endemol Shine Poland has produced acclaimed factual format, Ambulance, for Polsat Cafe. Originally created by Dragonfly, part of Banijay UK, for BBC One, the eight-part series will take viewers inside the heart of Warsaw’s emergency services.

Ambulance is a raw, emotionally-charged documentary format that has captivated audiences across the globe. With unprecedented access to emergency control rooms, paramedics, and real-life callouts, the series tells the gripping stories behind the flashing lights — showcasing courage, compassion, and the split-second decisions that save lives. Adapted in Israel, Australia, and Norway, the BAFTA-winning UK version, now in its fifteenth season continues to break records, consistently drawing over 2.1 million viewers on BBC One, and was named Best Factual Entertainment title at the 2024 Royal Television Society Northern and Eastern Boarders Awards.

Małgorzata Perkowska-Czaja, Managing Director of Endemol Shine Poland says: “Ambulance delivers a compelling, human portrayal of everyday bravery. We are incredibly proud to bring this groundbreaking factual series to Polish audiences for the first time and shine a light on the extraordinary work of our emergency services.”

Lucas Green, Chief Content Officer, Operations at Banijay Entertainment, adds: “From Drag Me Out to Good Luck Guys, Endemol Shine Poland has a proven track record of adapting bold, standout titles from our catalogue. Stepping into factual with Ambulance is the perfect opportunity to bring powerful stories to Polish viewers and highlight the exceptional dedication, resilience, and compassion of frontline emergency workers.”

Endemol Shine Poland has over 20 years’ experience producing hit shows including local adaptations of renowned brands such as Don’t Forget the LyricsMust Be The Music, Drag Me OutBoomerissimaMasterChefLEGO Masters and The Money Drop. In addition, it is behind premium scripted programming including Our Century for TVP 1, Squared Love for Netflix, and the return of Penoza for TVP 2, which became the most-watched title on TVP VOD in March 2025, ranking #2 in Poland.