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Sky One Orders Three-Part ‘Bulletproof’ Special

Bulletproof is extending its run. Sky One has ordered a three-part special for their cop drama. That is on top of the previously commissioned second season, which is expected to air in the spring.

Channel 4 Renews ‘Ackley Bridge’ For Fourth Season; Format Tweaked To Half-Hour

Channel 4 has handed out a fourth season renewal to Ackley Bridge. As part of the renewal, the series' format is being tweaked and going forward it will be a half-hour show. Ackley Bridge's first three seasons were produced in an hour-long format. Ten episodes have been ordered for the show's fourth season, which is expected to air in September 2020.

Netflix UK Sets Premiere Date For ‘Locke & Key’

Locke & Key will premiere on Netflix UK on Friday February 7th, it has been announced. Locke & Key tells the story of the three Locke siblings, who, after their father is murdered under mysterious circumstances, move with their mother into their ancestral home, Keyhouse, which they discover is full of magical keys that may be connected to their father's death. As the Locke children explore the different keys and their unique powers, a mysterious demon awakens — and will stop at nothing to steal them.

BBC One Orders ‘Showtrial’ From ‘Line Of Duty’ Indie World Productions

BBC One has handed out a six episode series order to Showtrial, a drama series about a trial that grips the nation, placing victim and accused - as well as their families - at the heart of a media storm. It hails from Line Of Duty and Bodyguard indie World Productions.

BBC Three Renews ‘Jerk’ For Second Season

BBC Three has handed out a second season renewal to their Tim Renkow fronted comedy Jerk. Four twenty-two minute episodes have been ordered for the show's second season, which will initially air in BBC Three in 2020, followed by a repeat run on BBC One.

StarzPlay Acquires UK Rights To Period Drama ‘Becoming Elizabeth’

StarzPlay has secured the UK rights to Becoming Elizabeth, an eight episode period drama about the early life of England’s most iconic Queen, Elizabeth I. The eight episode series, which just landed a series order at Starz state-side, is expected to premiere in 2020.

BBC One Orders Parkinson’s Drama ‘But When We Dance’

BBC One has ordered But When We Dance, a one-off drama about two people who both have Parkinson's and a shared love of dance. But When We Dance is described as a touching and hilarious story about two people, Tony and Emma, with lots in common - a great sense of humour, a love of dance, and Parkinson’s.