The addition, set to reach 99% of U.S. homes, will include locally produced, award-winning shows such as “Masterpiece,” "Antiques Roadshow,” “Frontline,” and “PBS Newshour,” among many others.
The double series order consists of "All Creatures Great And Small," scheduled to be shot this Spring in Yorkshire, as well as "Masterpiece" on PBS< presented by WGBH Boston.
The 4 x 60’ thriller will air in the US on PBS Masterpiece and in France on Canal+, and has also been acquired by several global broadcasters and platforms around the world.
Independent distributor is working toge with partners ARD Degeto (Germany), Masterpiece (USA), ITV (UK), and NPO (Holland). Michele Buck is Executive Producer and Chris Murray returns as lead writer and showrunner.
The licensing deal includes “Halo,” “Your Honor” and “City on a Hill”, premiering exclusively in Japan on the platform. Viewers will have access to a selection of popular original series including David Lynch’s masterpiece “Twin Peaks. Showtime has garnered over 27 million subscribers worldwide.