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Patrick Munn \/ TV Wise<\/em><\/p>\n

Viacom has firmed up the launch plans for new channel Spike UK.<\/p>\n

A local version of the US network, Spike UK will launch on range of platforms including Freeview (channel 31), Sky (EPG slot 160) and Freesat (channel 141).\u00a0In making the announcement, Viacom International Media Networks also revealed the content line-up for the channel\u2019s launch, which will include a combination of US acquisition\u2019s and local commissions.<\/p>\n

\u201cSpike is a driven, high-energy channel offering a point of view and programme mix I think is different from anything else on British TV right now\u201d, said Ben Frow, Channel 5\u2019s Programme Director, whose editorial team will oversee commissioning, scheduling and acquisitions for Spike UK. \u201cI can\u2019t wait to see our viewers embrace this exhilarating new channel.\u201d<\/p>\n

On the acquisitions side of things, the channel has secured the UK rights to\u00a0Breaking Bad,\u00a0Justified\u00a0andSons Of Anarchy\u00a0– three shows which have never aired in their entirety on UK television after being dropped by their original UK broadcaster Channel 5 (Spike UK\u2019s sister channel). In addition, they have secured the free-to-air rights to AMC\u2019s\u00a0The Walking Dead\u00a0(first run rights are held by FOX UK).<\/p>\n

In addition, Spike UK has also taken the exclusive first run rights to Syfy\u2019s upcoming drama series\u00a0Olympus. The 13 episode drama tells the story of how a few brave men and women banished the Gods to the realm of the unconscious \u2013 a place they called the Underworld or the Kingdom of Hades. The series\u2019 cast includes Matt Frewer (Orphan Black), Sonita Henry (Star Trek), Cas Anvar (The Expanse) and Graham Shiels (Thor: Dark World).<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, Spike UK will have a wealth of UK originals such as Tattoo Disasters UK and the Vinnie Jones fronted Police Interceptors Unleashed. Lip Sync Battle, hosted by LL Cool J, will also air on the channel, as well as repeat runs of a number of Channel 5 factual productions. Other\u00a0key programmes include\u00a0Fail Army, Bellator MMA, Catch a Contractor and Frankenfood.<\/p>\n

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