Sky Living Picks Up 'Madam Secretary' For U.K.

CBS Studios International and Sky today announced a licensing deal for the exclusive UK broadcast rights to the sophisticated new drama "Madam Secretary." The show will premiere in the coming months on Sky Living.

Starring Téa Leoni in the title role and executive produced by Barbara Hall, Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary, "Madam Secretary" is Sunday’s most-watched scripted show on broadcast television in the U.S. The show premiered to more than 17 million viewers, and ranks as one of the top-rated new fall series.

Sky Living is already the home to CBS drama "Elementary," which has been one of the top-rated shows on SKY Living since its debut in 2012.

"'Madam Secretary' is television at its very best; strong characters and gripping storylines that draw in the viewer week after week," said Stephen Tague, Senior Vice President, Europe for CBS Studios International. "We are pleased to continue working with Sky to bring the best U.S. programming to UK audiences."

"I knew as soon as I saw 'Madam Secretary' at this year’s L.A. screenings it was perfect for Sky Living," commented Antonia Hurford-Jones, Sky Living Channel Director. "It’s a smart, pacy, quality drama which has you hooked from the start. I feel confident our customers are going to love it."

SOURCE: CBS Studios International