Amazon Prime Video has closed a deal with NBCUniversal International Distribution to acquire the exclusive first run UK broadcast rights to Taken, NBC's ten episode drama series which is a prequel to the Liam Neeson feature film franchise of the same name, TVWise has learned. 
A+E Networks UK is bringing one of their premium scripted acquisitions to free-to-air. TVWise can exclusively reveal that the company behind both History UK and Lifetime UK will be rolling out historical drama Vikings on their nascent free-to-air brand Blaze, beginning with the show's nine episode first season, from next month. 
Two of Comedy Central's original animated series are crossing the pond. Comedy Central UK has secured the exclusive first window UK rights to both Legends Of Chamberlain Heights and TripTank, which will be used to form an animated block on Friday Nights later this month, TVWise has learned. 
EXCLUSIVE: The Royals - the scripted drama series about the personal lives of a fictional British Royal Family - has lost its UK broadcaster. TVWise can exclusively reveal that E! UK & Ireland has opted not to renew their licensing deal for the series with international distributor Lionsgate Television; leaving The Royals without a UK home just as the third season has started airing in the United States. 
USA Network's Falling Water has found a UK home. Amazon Prime Video has secured the exclusive UK rights to the mind-bending drama after striking a deal with NBCUniversal International Distribution, TVWise has learned. The show's ten episode first season will be available to stream for UK Prime members next month. 