Category: TV
Ent
Date: 17.09.2004
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The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ has
acquired the UK free-tv rights to the first season of ABC's sitcom Kath
& Kim to be shown on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ TWO.
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The show was created by its stars Jane Turner and Gina
Riley, who play a bickering mother (Kath) and daughter (Kim) living
in the suburbs of Melbourne.
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It is Australia's highest-rating comedy and has already
received critical acclaim in the UK on digital channels UK Living TV
and Ftn.
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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Head of Acquired Series, Sue Deeks, said: "Kath
& Kim is a beautifully observed, funny and original gem of a sitcom
and we are delighted to be able to add it to Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ TWO's line up of distinctive,
cutting-edge comedy."
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The first series is likely to transmit on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ TWO this
winter.
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Notes to Editors
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Executive producers of the series are Robyn Kershaw,
Gina Riley and Jane Turner.
The show is directed by Ted Emery.
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