All posts tagged 'History UK'

A+E Networks UK Boss Heather Jones Talks Acquisitions, Lifetime UK Comedy Ambitions, ‘X-Files’ Revival & More (Q&A)

By Patrick Munn | August 25, 2015 - 8:41 am | 4 Comments

As part of our on-going feature series on acquisitions, TVWise speaks to A+E Networks UK's Senior Vice-President of Content & Creative Heather Jones about the acquisitions strategy for Lifetime UK and History UK, Lifetime UK's comedy ambitions, the importance of the respective channel brands when it comes to acquisitions, what A+E Networks UK is looking for in a new drama for Lifetime UK and/or History UK and much more

History Sets UK Premiere Date For Biker Drama ‘Gangland Undercover’

By Patrick Munn | July 30, 2015 - 4:18 pm | No Comments

Biker miniseries Gangland Undercover will receive its UK premiere on History UK on Tuesday September 8th at 10pm, it has been announced.

History Picks Up UK Rights To Biker Drama ‘Gangland Undercover’

By Patrick Munn | June 3, 2015 - 8:12 am | 1 Comment

EXCLUSIVE: History UK is adding another exclusive drama title to their line up. The A+E Networks UK backed channel has acquired the exclusive first run UK broadcast rights to biker miniseries Gangland Undercover after striking a deal with A+E Studios International. The six-part mini will premiere on History UK later this year.

History UK Sets Premiere Date For ‘Black Sails’

By Patrick Munn | May 27, 2015 - 2:41 pm | 2 Comments

Starz's pirate drama Black Sails will receive its broadcast premiere on History UK on Tuesday July 14th at 10pm, it has been announced.

History Sets UK Premiere Date For ‘Sons Of Liberty’

By Patrick Munn | April 28, 2015 - 12:54 pm | No Comments

Revolutionary War miniseries Sons Of Liberty will receive its UK premiere on History UK on Tuesday June 2nd at 10pm, it has been announced.

EXCLUSIVE: History Snaps Up UK Rights To Miniseries ‘Sons Of Liberty’

By Patrick Munn | April 23, 2015 - 4:54 pm | No Comments

History UK has closed a deal with A+E Studios International to acquire the exclusive first run UK broadcast rights to miniseries Sons Of Liberty, which tells the story of the American Revolutionary War and features a cast that includes Breaking Bad's Dean Norris. The six-hour mini will premiere on History UK this June.

Interview: George Blagden Talks ‘Vikings’ Season 2, Athelstan’s Journey, What’s Coming Up & More

By Patrick Munn | March 23, 2015 - 5:05 pm | No Comments

Ahead of the show's second season premiere on History UK. TVWise spoke to Vikings star George Blagden about what’s in store for his character Athelstan, what fans can expect from this latest run of episodes, what it’s like shooting on location in Ireland and much more.

History UK Inks Starz Deal For Pirate Drama ‘Black Sails’

By Patrick Munn | March 17, 2015 - 2:40 pm | No Comments

History UK has closed a deal with Starz Worldwide Distribution to acquire the linear broadcast rights to Starz's pirate drama series 'Black Sails', The show's 8 episode first season will premiere on History UK later this year.