UKTV acquires Maigret reboot for U and U&Drama, season 1 due December
BBC Studios-owned UKTV has taken both seasons of the PBS Masterpiece Maigret reboot for its U streaming service and U&Drama channel, as part of a 114-hour deal with Banijay Rights. Season 1 arrives in December and season 2 in 2027.
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Centre · 2UKTV, which is owned by BBC Studios, has acquired both seasons of the PBS Masterpiece Maigret reboot, an adaptation of Georges Simenon's detective novels, for its U&Drama network and U streaming service. DeadlineN “BBC Studios-owned UKTV has taken both seasons of the Georges Simenon adaptation for its U&Drama network plus U streaming servi” Read at Deadline ↗ Radio TimesN “the broadcaster has acquired UK premiere rights to both runs of the new Maigret for its free streaming service U and linear channel U&Drama” Read at Radio Times ↗ Centre · 1The purchase is part of a 114-hour content deal with Banijay Rights, which also covers the second season of A Remarkable Place to Die, Agatha & The Midnight Murders, Ambulance (Series 12 and 13), Lost and Found in the Lakes, Saving Lives at Sea (Series 9 and 10) and Tribe with Bruce Parry. DeadlineN “The deal between UKTV and Banijay Rights is also for the second season of A Remarkable Place to Die, Agatha & The Midnight Murders, Ambulance (Series 12 and 13), Lost and Found in the Lakes, Saving Lives at Sea (Series 9 and 10) and Tribe with Bruce Parry.” Read at Deadline ↗ Centre · 1Radio Times reported that UKTV has confirmed season 1 will arrive on U and U&Drama in December, with season 2 following in 2027. Radio TimesN “with season 1 arriving this December and season 2 following in 2027.” Read at Radio Times ↗
Centre · 2Benjamin Wainwright plays Chief Inspector Jules Maigret, Stefanie Martini plays Madame Louise Maigret and Blake Harrison plays Joseph Torrence. DeadlineN “the series stars Benjamin Wainwright as Chief Inspector Jules Maigret, Stefanie Martini as Madame Louise Maigret and Blake Harrison as Joseph Torrence.” Read at Deadline ↗ Radio TimesN “The Inbetweeners star Blake Harrison also plays Joseph Torrence.” Read at Radio Times ↗ Centre · 2The series is produced by Wolf Hall maker Playground in association with Banijay Rights, and is a co-production for Masterpiece with Windhover Films and Georges Simenon Limited. Patrick Harbinson created and wrote it, and directs with Faye Gilbert and David Evans. DeadlineN “Maigret is a Playground co-production for Masterpiece in association with Banijay Rights, Windhover Films, and Georges Simenon Limited.” Read at Deadline ↗ Radio TimesN “The adaptation is created for television and written by Homeland's Patrick Harbinson, who also directs alongside Faye Gilbert and David Evans.” Read at Radio Times ↗ Centre · 1The show has already aired on PBS Masterpiece in the US, where its second six-episode season began this month, according to Radio Times. Radio TimesN “has already aired on PBS Masterpiece in the US, where its second six-episode season kicked off this month.” Read at Radio Times ↗
Centre · 2Karin Marelle, global head of acquisitions at UKTV and BBC Studios, called Maigret "one of the most recognisable detective brands in the world" and said UKTV was delighted to bring the new adaptation to viewers on U and U&DRAMA. DeadlineN “Maigret is one of the most recognisable detective brands in the world, so we are delighted to be bringing this brand-new adaptation to viewers on U and U&DRAMA.” Read at Deadline ↗ Radio TimesN “Maigret is one of the most recognisable detective brands in the world, so we are delighted to be bringing this brand-new adaptation to viewers on U and U&Drama.” Read at Radio Times ↗ Centre · 2Both outlets note earlier screen versions of the detective, including Rowan Atkinson's in a 2016 ITV series. Radio Times also lists Rupert Davies, Richard Harris and Michael Gambon. DeadlineN “It has been adapted plenty down the years including for a 2016 ITV series starring Rowan Atkinson.” Read at Deadline ↗ Radio TimesN “Rupert Davies, Richard Harris, Michael Gambon and Rowan Atkinson all playing Maigret in previous adaptations.” Read at Radio Times ↗ Centre · 1Deadline said the news comes ahead of next week's MIPCOM Cannes, where Banijay Rights will present a new-look catalogue incorporating All3Media International's titles. DeadlineN “The news comes ahead of next week's MIPCOM Cannes, where Banijay Rights executives will be out in force with a new-look catalog incorporating All3Media International's fare.” Read at Deadline ↗
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- Framing
- Both outlets treat it as a trade and programming announcement. Deadline leads on the deal and the Banijay Rights package; Radio Times leads on when UK viewers can watch.
- Emphasis
- Deadline stresses the deal, the other titles and production credits. Radio Times stresses release timing, cast backgrounds and the plot.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Deadline gives no release dates. Radio Times does not list the other titles in the Banijay package or the MIPCOM context.
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- “reboot”“reinvents”
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“PBS Masterpiece‘s Maigret reboot has found a UK home.” — Deadline
“The contemporary reboot is coming to UK screens soon.” — Radio Times
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What every side reports
- UKTV, owned by BBC Studios, has taken both seasons of Maigret for U and U&Drama.
- The acquisition is part of a 114-hour deal with Banijay Rights.
- Benjamin Wainwright stars as Maigret, with Stefanie Martini and Blake Harrison.
- Karin Marelle is quoted calling Maigret one of the most recognisable detective brands in the world.
UKTV organisation
UKTV, via Karin Marelle, presents Maigret as a major detective brand and says it is delighted to bring the adaptation to U and U&Drama.
“Maigret is one of the most recognisable detective brands in the world, so we are delighted to be bringing this brand-new adaptation to viewers on U and U&DRAMA.” — Deadline
Banijay Rights organisation
Banijay Rights is the distributor and co-producer in association with Playground. It is supplying the 114-hour package and will be at MIPCOM Cannes next week.
“coming as part of a 114-hour content deal with Banijay Rights.” — Deadline
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Centre2 articles
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PBS Masterpiece’s ‘Maigret’ Finds UK Home
Neutral Trade-press deal report centred on the acquisition, the Banijay package and credits.
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Maigret reboot gets release window confirmed for seasons 1 and 2
Sympathetic Viewer-facing news piece highlighting the release window and presenting it as good news for UK fans.
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- 8 Oct 12:56 First DeadlineN PBS Masterpiece’s ‘Maigret’ Finds UK Home
- 9 Oct 12:48 +23h 52m Radio TimesN Maigret reboot gets release window confirmed for seasons 1 and 2
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