MTV is turning to royalty for their next reality series. The VIMN backed channel has given the greenlight to The Royal World, a six episode series that will offer an inside look at the lives of young royals and aristocrats from around the globe as their worlds collide in a British countryside mansion. 
UKTV's Yesterday channel has given the greenlight to Bangers & Cash, a ten episode car series following the Mathewsons family-run business. The series is set to premiere on Yesterday in 2019. 
The Cry is crossing the pond. International distributor DRG has pre-sold The Cry, BBC One's upcoming Scotland-set four-part drama starring Jenna Coleman (Victoria) and Ewen Leslie (Top Of The Lake), to AMC Networks' streaming service Sundance Now in the United States. 
Mammoth Screen has optioned the television rights to DJ Target's recently published book Grime Kids: The Inside Story Of The Global Grime Takeover. The indie secured the rights from Marium Raja at No Chiefs and Richard King at Orion. Theresa Ikoko has been set to adapt the book for TV. Originally published by Orion back in June, Grime Kids: The Inside Story Of The Global Grime Takeover is described as an explosive insider account of grime, from subculture to international phenomenon. A group of kids in the 2000s had a dream to make their voice heard - and the book documents their seminal impact on today's pop culture. 
The BBC has set the cast for Baptiste. Line Of Duty and Call The Midwife star Jessica Raine has signed on for a starring role in BBC One's The Missing spin-off, which hails from original series creators Jack and Harry Williams. She plays Genevieve. “We are so pleased to welcome Jessica Raine to our brilliant cast; her talent and commitment are perfect for Genevieve and we're really excited to see what she does with the character”, the Williams brothers said in a statement. 
ITVBe has handed out an eight season renewal to The Real Housewives Of Cheshire, their local adaptation of Bravo's The Real Housewives franchise. The eight season is eyed for a premiere later this year. 
BBC One has released the trailer for their Manchester-set beauty salon drama series Age Before Beauty, which is set to premiere on Tuesday July 31st at 9pm.