Channel 5 Renews ‘Shop Smart Save Money’ For Two More Seasons

Channel 5 has handed out a two season renewal to their Gaby Roslin and Fiona Phillips shopping series Shop Smart Save Money. A total of sixteen episodes have been commissioned, which will be evenly split over seasons two and three. The bumper renewal comes after the first season, consisting of three episodes, aired on Channel 5 back in June. The show's second season is set to air later this year, while season three will follow in 2019. Read More

StarzPlay Acquires UK Rights To J.K. Simmons Thriller ‘Counterpart’

J.K. Simmons' (The Closer) newest TV drama is coming to the UK. StarzPlay – which is available exclusively in the UK on Amazon Prime via Amazon Channels – has acquired Counterpart from international distributor Sony Pictures Television. The show's first season will be available to stream for StarzPlay subscribers from Friday September 28th. This marks the second major deal between Sony and StarzPlay since the service launch on Amazon Prime Video UK earlier this year. Back in July, the two companies also agreed a deal for AT&T's Audience network's Stephen King adaptation Mr. Mercedes. Read More

Universal TV Sets UK Premiere Date For ‘Chicago Med’ Season 4

The fourth season of Chicago Med will receive its UK premiere on Universal TV on Sunday October 21st at 9pm, it has been announced. From Dick Wolf, Chicago Med is described as an emotional thrill ride through the day-to-day chaos of the city’s most explosive hospital and the courageous team of doctors who hold it together. Inspired by ripped-from-the-headlines cases, the series will weave cutting-edge medicine with the personal drama that comes with working in such a high-intensity environment. Read More