UKTV's Alibi channel has ordered The Diplomat, a six episode drama series set in the British Consulate in Barcelona that hails from COBRA creator Ben Richards and Line Of Duty and Bodyguard indie World Productions. It is eyed for a 2021 premiere. Read More
BBC Two and BBC Scotland have renewed Guilt for a second season. Four episodes have been ordered for the show's second season, which is expected to air in 2021. Read More
BBC Two import Vienna Blood has been renewed for a second season by originating broadcasters ORF in Austria and ZDF in Germany. Three feature length episodes have been ordered for the show's second season. BBC Two will once again serve as the UK broadcaster for season two, which is expected to air in 2021. Read More
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. Read More
Two Freeform originals are crossing the pond. BBC Three has acquired the UK rights to The Fosters spin-off Good Trouble and supernatural drama Fort Salem (also known as Motherland: Fort Salem) after striking a deal with international distributor Disney Media Distribution. Read More
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. Read More
Lovecraft Country will receive its UK premiere on Sky Atlantic and NOW TV on Monday August 17th at 9pm, it has been announced. Read More