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The production sector generated £3.6 billion in 2023, but this topline number hides deeper concerns. Content investment by PSBs—still the backbone of original UK programming—declined last year. While SVOD services like Netflix and Prime Video continue to invest in UK content, their focus is narrow: mostly high-end drama and some premium factual. In 2023, there were just 30 UK SVOD commissions compared to nearly 1,400 from PSBs.

Sweden, French-speaking Belgium, and Botswana will be part of the lineup. Created by Banijay UK’s Shine TV, the format continues to thrive globally and has now been adapted in 12 markets to date.

Following a deal with Fremantle, the drama will launch exclusively on Sky and its streaming service Now in the UK and Ireland in April.

"The Westies" will go into production in Toronto, Canada, in July, and will premiere exclusively on MGM+ in the U.S., UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, and Colombia. Amazon MGM Studios Distribution will distribute in all other international territories.

The acclaim doc "Birdsong" has been acquired by Arte in France and Germany and by BBC4 , while "The Cable that Changed the World" has been sold to RAI in Italy and YLE in Finland. The comedy "Hardy Bucks" has been acquired by BBC NI and BBC iPlayer.