Narrative Entertainment Acquires Wild West Chronicles

Narrative Entertainment has acquired exclusive U.K. rights to seasons two and three of Wild West Chronicles for its GREAT! action channel.

Totaling 24×30-minutes, seasons two and three chronicle important events and characters from the history of the Wild West in a scripted docudrama format. Wild West Chronicles season one reached over 1.1 million adults on Narrative’s GREAT! action channel in the first half of 2023.

“GREAT! action is the recognized free-TV home of fast-paced, high-octane movie-based entertainment that really packs a punch,” said Steve Hornsey, Narrative’s VP of movies and entertainment. “Western films are at the heart of the brand’s content mix, and Wild West Chronicles is the perfect complement. This unique series tells the important stories from the Wild West through a gripping and engaging scripted docudrama format. With our commitment to further series, Narrative Entertainment and the GREAT! network are delighted to bring more new and exclusive episodes to our growing audience and western fans in the U.K.”

Narrative Entertainment acquired the series from Imagicomm Entertainment via Alfred Haber Television.

Jonathan Collins, VP and general manager of digital distribution for Imagicomm Entertainment, added: “Wild West Chronicles has had immense success in the U.S., and we’re proud to partner with Narrative Entertainment to allow viewers in the U.K. to experience this one-of-a-kind docudrama. Not only does Wild West Chronicles appeal to history buffs and fans of the old west, it captivates viewers of different age groups and appeals to enthusiasts of various genres. We’re excited for U.K. audiences to discover and appreciate the unique richness of Western history.”