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Sky One Acquires CBS’ ‘Magnum P.I.’ Reboot, Eyes January Premiere

Thomas Magnum is heading to the UK. Sky One has secured the exclusive UK rights to CBS' Magnum P.I. reboot after striking a deal with international distributor NBCUniversal International Distribution. The series, which was recently picked up state-side for a full season, is presently eyed for a January premiere.

Bandicoot Secures Two Season Order For ‘Test Drive’

Derek McLean and Daniel Nettleton's Argonon backed production company Bandicoot has secured a two season order from BBC Scotland for Test Drive, a car-based game-show fronted by Scottish wrestler Grado. Both seasons will consist of eight episodes. The series sees three teams of two go on a road trip through some of Scotland’s most beautiful landscapes en route to a mystery destination – with the Satnav asking the questions and their answers dictating whether they take the short route or the long way round.

History UK Acquires A&E’s ‘The Clinton Affair’, Sets December Premiere

The Clinton Affair is crossing the pond. History UK has secured the UK rights to A&E's six-episode Clinton impeachment documentary series from sister company A+E Networks. The series will receive its UK premiere on History UK on Saturday December 8th at 9pm with a double-bill.

Geraldine James, Adeel Akhtar, Richard Durden & More To Star Opposite Daisy Haggard In BBC Three’s ‘Back To Life’

BBC Three has set to the cast for Back To Life. Geraldine James (Sherlock Holmes), Adeel Akhtar (Murdered By My Father), Richard Durden (Harlots), Jamie Michie (Game of Thrones), Liam Williams (Pls Like), Souad Faress (Bridget Jones’s Baby), Jo Martin (Been So Long), Christine Bottomley (The End of the F***ing World) and Frank Feys (A Perfect Day) are all set to star opposite Daisy Haggard (Episodes) in the six episode comedy drama that she co-created with Laura Solon.

BBC One Sets Premiere Date For ‘Mrs Wilson’

Three-part drama Mrs Wilson will premiere on BBC One on Tuesday November 27th at 9pm, it has been announced. Mrs Wilson (formerly known as The Wilsons) is set between 1940s and 1960s London and follows Alison Wilson, who thinks she is happily married until her husband dies and a woman turns up on her doorstep claiming that she is the real Mrs. Wilson. Alison is determined to prove the validity of her own marriage – and Alec’s love for her – but is instead led into a world of disturbing secrets.

Netflix UK Sets Premiere Date For ‘Travelers’ Season 3

The third season of Travelers will premiere on Netflix UK on Friday December 14th, it has been announced. In the show's third season, Grant MacLaren and his team of highly-trained operatives from the future pushed to the limit and dealing with themes of loyalty, trust, death, and the ever-growing power of Artificial Intelligence. With their existence now leaked to the world, the team must find a way to keep knowledge of the Travelers program from the general public, while continuing to perform missions under the watchful eye of the FBI.