UKTV has picked up three shows from Paramount Global Content Distribution, including seasons one and two of NCIS: Sydney for U&alibi.
The Australia-set drama will make its U.K. broadcast premiere on U&alibi in February. UKTV also picked up seven seasons of NCIS: New Orleans for U&W and five seasons of SEAL Team for the free streaming service U for a total of 267 hours.
Sophie Judge and Harriet Armston-Clarke, senior global acquisitions managers for UKTV and BBC Studios, negotiated the deal with Matt Downer and Carlos Mata at Paramount Global Content Distribution. Judge commented: “We’re delighted to expand our collaboration with Paramount to bring quality U.S. drama to UK audiences. NCIS: Sydney is a perfect fit for U&alibi’s crime-loving viewers, while NCIS: New Orleans and SEAL Team bolster our free streaming service U with compelling, high-impact storytelling.”
Downer, senior VP for regional TV licensing at Paramount Global Content Distribution, added: “This new licensing agreement with UKTV reinforces the strength and reach of our content portfolio. Bringing three standout series—including two from our hugely successful NCIS franchise—to audiences across the region highlights the continued global resonance of these stories.”
