Foxtel’s UKTV channel has
signed a new deal with ITV Studios to acquire 227 hours of crime drama and entertainment
programming. The deal includes 33 movie length episodes of Inspector Morse. 12
movie length episodes of Lewis, 14 movie length episodes of A Touch of Frost,
and 15 movie length episodes of Prime Suspect.
UKTV has also picked up some entertainment titles including
Season 13 (160 episodes) of long-running quiz show Eggheads, and The 2013 Royal
Variety Performance 2013.
The Australian based UKTV channel is owned by BBC Worldwide.
Source C21Media