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BBC Acquires ‘Riverdale’ Spin-Off ‘Katy Keene’

The BBC has acquired the UK rights to The CW's short-lived Riverdale spin-off Katy Keene after striking a deal with international distributor Warner Bros. International Television Distribution. The complete series will be available to stream on the BBC iPlayer on Saturday July 25th. The CW cancelled Katy Keene earlier this week after a single thirteen episode season.

Sky Acquires UK Rights To ‘For Life’; Extends Licensing Agreement For ‘S.W.A.T.’, ‘The Blacklist’ & ‘The Good Doctor’

Sky has secured the UK rights to ABC's drama series For Life after striking a wide-ranging deal with international distributor Sony Pictures Television. The series will air on Sky Witness. No word just yet on a premiere date. This wide-ranging deal with Sony Pictures Television also includes extensions to Sky existing licensing agreements for S.W.A.T.The Blacklist and The Good DoctorS.W.A.T. and The Blacklist air on Sky One, while The Good Doctor airs on Sky Witness.

BBC Two Acquires ‘Harlots’ In Deal With ITV Studios

BBC Two has acquired the rights to period drama Harlots after striking a deal with international distributor ITV Studios. The deal, which was brokered by the BBC's Head of Programme Acquisition Sue Deeks, covers all three seasons of the show. Seasons one and two will air back-to-back on BBC Two later this year, with the third and final season airing at a later date.

Sky One Acquires UK Rights To ‘Prodigal Son’

Prodigal Son is coming to the UK. Sky One has acquired the UK rights to Fox's drama series starring Michael Sheen and Tom Payne after striking a deal with international distributor Warner Bros. International Television Distribution. The series is expected to premiere later this month.

UKTV’s Alibi Channel Acquires UK Rights To ‘Tommy’, ‘Evil’ & ‘Why Women Kill’

UKTV's Alibi channel has sealed a bumper deal with ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group for UK rights to TommyEvil, and Why Women Kill. The deal was brokered by UKTV’s Head of Acquisitions Emma Sparks and ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group’s Matt Downer. All three series are expected to premiere on Alibi later this year.

FOX UK Inks Deal With ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group For UK Rights To ‘Bull’ Season 4, Sets August Premiere

Bull is returning to the UK. FOX UK has secured the UK rights to the show's fourth season after striking a deal with international distributor CBS Studios International. The fourth season will premiere on the channel on Monday August 3rd at 9pm. This marks the first time that Bull hasn't been paired with NCIS on FOX UK's Friday night schedule.

Amazon Prime Video UK Acquires ‘Stargirl’, Sets August Premiere

Amazon Prime Video has secured the UK rights to the DC Universe/The CW's Stargirl after striking a deal with international distributor Warner Bros. International Television Distribution. The series will premiere on the streaming service on Friday August 21st.