BBC One Renews ‘Poldark’ For Third Season

Polark - Key ArtAfter months of rumours, BBC One has confirmed that they have renewed their hit Poldark reboot for a third season, set to air in 2017. Ten episodes have been ordered for the show's third season, matching the order for season two. Read More

Acquisitions Buzz: ‘Star Trek’ & ‘Designated Survivor’ Near UK Deals, Channel 4 Drops ‘Masters Of Sex’

TVWise has identified two new series that are close to being snapped up by UK brodcasters: Star Trek, which was long expected to be subject to a heated bidding war; and ABC's Kiefer Sutherland fronted presidential succession thriller Designated Survivor. Additionally, TVWise has confirmed that Showtime drama Masters Of Sex will not be returning to Channel 4. Read More

ITV Orders Tom Daley Documentary ‘Diving For Gold’

Tom Daley - SplashITV has ordered Tom Daley: Diving For Gold, a one-off documentary from independent production company Twofour about the Olympic diver's professional and personal life in the four years between the 2012 games and the upcoming Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro, TVWise has learned. Read More

ITV Acquires ‘Lethal Weapon’ For Main Channel

Lethal WeaponITV has struck a deal with Warner Bros. International Television Distribution to acquire the exclusive first run UK broadcast rights to Lethal Weapon, TVWise has learned. The series will air on the main ITV channel this autumn, shortly behind the US premiere on Fox. Read More