This Is Us Lands Channel 4 Slot

LONDON: Channel 4 has licensed the U.K. broadcast rights for This Is Us, part of NBC’s fall lineup.

Produced by 20th Century Fox Television and distributed by 20th Century Fox Television Distribution, This Is Us made its debut in the U.S. on September 20. The series features an ensemble cast, including Mandy Moore (A Walk to Remember), Milo Ventimiglia (Heroes, Gilmore Girls) and Sterling K. Brown (The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story).

Jay Hunt, Channel 4’s chief creative officer, said: “This Is Us is unmissably life-affirming with a warmth that has drawn critical acclaim and bumper ratings. It’s a great addition to our strong slate of acquired shows—from Deutschland 83 to Fargo.”

David Smyth, the senior VP of sales and development at Twentieth Century Fox Distribution, added: “We’re thrilled to have found the perfect home for this wonderful and distinctive new series. Its provocative and compelling human stories, with an excellent cast, will be a great fit and we couldn’t be more delighted.”