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UKTV has secured the rights to air six programmes from Disney Entertainment for its linear channels and streaming service UKTV Play.
Alaska Daily and The Company You Keep will run on crime channel Alibi, A Small Light and Mike on entertainment channel Dave and all seven series of Sons of Anarchy and all five series of Brothers and Sisters on streaming service UKTV Play.
The deal was secured by Rachel Bailey, global senior acquisitions manager and overseen by Melanie Rumani, global head of acquisitions, UKTV and BBC Studios alongside Jenny Lamond, Senior Sales Manager Content Distribution on behalf of The Walt Disney Company.
“I’m thrilled to announce this deal with Disney for these premium dramas. Growing our portfolio of content for UKTV Play, and providing Drama, Alibi and Dave audiences with more excellent content is a huge priority for us, and these programmes are sure to be a hit when they air later this year,” said Rumani
Dayna Donaldson, VP, Content Sales, The Walt Disney Company UK & Nordics, added, “It’s great to be working with UKTV to showcase these brilliant dramas to new audiences across the UK. These engaging stories, and the great acting and behind-the-scenes talent that feature in them, are further examples of the outstanding dramas that Disney Entertainment is bringing to fans in the UK and the wider Europe, Middle East and Africa region.”
The shows will debut later this quarter.
