PBS Distribution to Provide First Looks at London TV Screenings

PBS Distribution is set to present first looks at Vikings: First Blood (w.t.), Crime and Punishment in America and Mystery of the First Temple during a showcase at the London TV Screenings on February 25.

Bettany Hughes will present Vikings: First Blood, an exploration of the origins of Viking society. Lynn Novick will attend to present Crime and Punishment in America, an investigation into the history of the U.S. justice system. Dan Chambers will be present to provide a sneak peek at Mystery of the First Temple, exploring Göbekli Tepe, the world’s oldest known temple, built around 9,500 BC.

“This showcase represents the very best of PBS Distribution’s factual programming,” said Joe Barrett, VP of global sales and PBS Distribution. “With Bettany, Lynn and Dan’s involvement, we are delighted to offer international buyers a first look at content that informs, engages and inspires. This year’s lineup also reflects our ongoing investment in globally relevant factual content that speaks directly to the needs of broadcasters and platforms worldwide.”

“Our access to astounding Viking-world finds, including the Salme Ship Burial, reveals the true story of the Viking’s origins and of a high-stakes expedition gone wrong,” Hughes said of Vikings: First Blood. “In this unique glimpse with fresh evidence, we meet families and brothers in arms—who all perished together on a shore far from home. It’s an honor to be working with the incredible research teams who are piecing together their story.”

“I’m delighted to attend the London TV Screenings for the first time with PBS Distribution to unveil Crime and Punishment in America,” Novick commented. “While the series is rooted in American history, the profound questions it asks about the root cause of crime, the purpose of punishment and the search for justice are universal. The stories we tell will resonate far beyond the U.S. and have tremendous relevance for broadcasters and audiences worldwide.”