Banijay Rights has licensed both seasons of the Maigret reboot, produced by Playground, to UKTV as part of a 100-hour-plus package.
The detective drama will air on U&DRAMA and stream on U. The show is part of a 114-hour content deal, brokered by Sophie Judge, senior global acquisitions manager for UKTV.
Also included in the deal are the second season of A Remarkable Place to Die from Screentime New Zealand in co-production with ZDF and Real Film Berlin; along with Agatha & The Midnight Murders, Ambulance, Lost and Found in the Lakes, Saving Lives at Sea and Tribe with Bruce Parry..
Karin Marelle, global head of acquisitions at UKTV and BBC Studios, said: “Maigret is one of the most recognizable detective brands in the world, so we are delighted to be bringing this brand-new adaptation to viewers on U and U&DRAMA. Alongside the return of A Remarkable Place to Die and a range of high-quality factual titles, this deal reflects our continued commitment to acquiring distinctive and compelling content for our audiences.”
Simon Cox, EVP for content and acquisitions at Banijay Rights, added, “The series combines gripping mysteries and rich character storytelling all centered around one of crime fiction’s most iconic and enduring detectives. We couldn’t think of a better or more natural home for the UK premiere and look forward to introducing viewers to this series.”
