More Durham County On Offer from ITV Global

CANNES: More than 100 territories have snapped up Durham County from ITV Global Entertainment, which is at MIPTV launching a second season of the drama.

Six new one-hour episodes from Back Alley Films and Muse Entertainment are on offer. The first season has been acquired by 110 territories worldwide, including leading broadcasters in America (ION Network), Australia (Showcase Channel), Germany (RTL), Italy (Fox Channels) and Latin America (NBC Universal).

Emmanuelle Namiech, the director of acquisitions and co-productions for ITV Global Entertainment, said, "We’re delighted Durham County is getting the recognition it deserves. Combining gripping, compelling stories with stylish, high production values, it is now both a critical and commercial success."

Also in ITV Global’s MIPTV slate is The Prisoner, a reinterpretation of the iconic 1960’s cult classic, as well as The 39 Steps, based on the world famous espionage novels by John Buchan. Also ready for sales is The Take, a four-part adaptation of the best-selling crime thriller by Martina Cole.