Syfy UK has acquired the exclusive UK rights to Star Trek: The Next Generation, and will become the first broadcaster anywhere to air the classic series in high definition.
The channel has struck a deal with CBS to screen the newly remastered version of the show, painstakingly rebuilt in HD from the original film negatives with fresh CGI effects and a new surround-sound mix. The remastered episodes are due to begin airing on Syfy in the coming weeks, running in chronological order from the very first season.
Created by Gene Roddenberry, The Next Generation originally ran from 1987 to 1994 across 178 episodes and seven seasons. Set in the 24th century aboard the USS Enterprise-D, it stars Patrick Stewart as Captain Jean-Luc Picard, leading a crew that includes Jonathan Frakes as Commander Riker, Brent Spiner as the android Data, Michael Dorn as Worf, Marina Sirtis as Counsellor Troi, Gates McFadden as Dr Crusher and LeVar Burton as Geordi La Forge.