FX Originals Find U.K. Home with BBC

The BBC has entered a creative partnership with FX Networks, with the British broadcaster securing the rights to all new scripted original series from the U.S. network.

The pact marks the first time FX original series will have a primary home in the U.K. This includes Ryan Murphy’s new drama series Pose, which examines New York’s transgender-Ball culture of the late 1980s and the LGBTQ community during the growing HIV crisis.

This new partnership extends the relationship between the BBC and FX. The two currently co-produce Taboo and, following on from The People vs O.J. Simpson, BBC Two has recently shown the latest installment of the American Crime Story franchise, The Assassination of Gianni Versace. The BBC has also aired Feud, Atlanta, Trust and Snowfall in the last two years.

Charlotte Moore, director of BBC Content, said: “The BBC has a proud tradition of bringing audiences the very best shows from around the world, and this exciting new partnership with FX builds on our strong existing relationship.

“Their incredible range of first-class drama and comedy series will be great for our channels and I’m delighted to be forging closer ties with FX and to formalize our relationship in this bold and exciting move.”

Gina Brogi, president of global distribution at Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution, said: “The BBC has been an incredible partner for us at FX Networks and TCFTVD and this new deal only strengthens our longstanding relationship as we look to bring quality programming to audiences in the U.K.”

Eric Schrier, president of original series at FX Networks and FX Productions, added: “We are thrilled to enter this partnership with BBC and their great team with whom we have had such a wonderful relationship. At FX, as with the BBC, we are dedicated to curating a portfolio of the best programs television has to offer and working with producers who tell stories that not only entertain but illuminate the human condition. We are grateful to the BBC for their recognition of the quality of FX programs and to our colleagues at TCFTVD for their support.”