LONDON (Alliance News) - BT Group PLC has signed a multi-year deal with US cable network AMC Networks International to launch AMC in the UK this September exclusive for BT customers.
AMC has produced titles including 'Breaking Bad' and 'Mad Men', and will premier its new drama 'Fear The Walking Dead' on BT TV, a spin-off of popular show 'The Walking Dead'.
"We're delighted to be launching AMC for the first time in the UK, enabling our viewers to watch series such as 'Fear the Walking Dead' exclusively from BT," said Managing Director of BT TV and BT Sport Delia Bushell in a statement.
No financial details were disclosed.
Shares in BT are trading down 2.1% at 442.85 pence Tuesday morning.
By Hana Stewart-Smith; hanassmith@alliancenews.com; @HanaSSAllNews
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