After weeks of rumours, ITV has officially confirmed that they are re-teaming with Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes for a six episode adaptation of his novel Belgravia. US cable network Epix is on-board as the co-producer and will air the series state-side. Read More
Artists Studio's Bergerac reboot is one step close to becoming a reality. The long gestating project, which has been in the works since the indie behind BBC Two's Gillian Anderson thriller The Fall secured the rights in 2013, has landed at Paramount Network International. Read More
After eight years in the role, UKTV's Chief Executive Officer Darren Childs is exiting the company. He will officially step down on July 1st. UKTV said that, while Childs remains in post, the board will explore new leadership options for the next phase of the company's growth. Read More
SYFY UK has secured the exclusive UK rights to History's scripted drama Project Blue Book after striking a deal with international distributor A+E Networks. The show's ten episode first season is set to premiere on SYFY UK next month. Project Blue Book follows Dr. J Allen Hynek, a brilliant yet underappreciated college professor, who is recruited by the US Air Force to spearhead a clandestine operation called “Project Blue Book.” Along with his partner, Captain Michael Quinn, Hynek is summoned to investigate UFO sightings around the country and uses science to discover what really happened. Read More
Smithsonian Channel is crossing the pond. The factual channel is set to launch in the UK on Tuesday February 12th and will be available in HD on Virgin (Channel 295), Sky (Channel 195) and Freesat (Channel 175). Read More
ITV is down to zero comedies on the main channel. Both Birds Of A Feather and the Jack Dee comedy Bad Move have been cancelled by the commercial broadcaster. An ITV spokesperson confirmed there are "currently no plans" for future seasons of either show. Read More
