ABC Commercial has reached a new agreement with UK free-to-air Channel 5 to bring the Australian medical drama Pulse (8 x 60 min) to its VOD streaming service My5. Originally airing on ABC TV in Australia, Channel 5 has secured broadcast rights to the series for two years, with the acclaimed medical drama set to make its UK premiere on My5 in August 2019.
Pulse attracted critical acclaim in Australia with the media praising the series for its realism, diversity and socially charged storytelling. The internationally renowned cast are led by Claire van der Boom (The Pacific, Hawaii Five-O, Masters of Sex and Sisters of War), Owen Teale (Game of Thrones, Line of Duty) and Pallavi Sharda (Lion). Also starring are Liam McIntyre (Spartacus: War of the Damned), Andrea Demetriades (Janet King), Arka Das (Top of The Lake), Blessing Mokgohloa (Hunters), Susie Porter (Seven Types of Ambiguity), Penny Cook (A Country Practice) and Renee Lim (Please Like Me).
“ABC Commercial is pleased to partner with Channel Five to bring Pulse to UK audiences,” said Jessica Ellis, Head of Content Sales & Distribution, ABC Commercial. “This top-quality Aussie drama was a ratings success when it premiered on the ABC. We are certain international audiences will enjoy Pulse as much as audiences here in Australia.”
Oliver Thomas, Vice President of Digital, Viacom International Media Networks UK said, “Pulse is a gripping medical drama and we’re thrilled to be bringing this acclaimed series to My5, as part of the continued expansion of our scripted offering.”
Pulse is a Clandestine Beyond Production, in association with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Screen Australia and Screen NSW. Created by Kris Wyld, Michael Miller and Mel Hill, produced by Kris Wyld and Antony l Ginnane with Sally Riley and Kym Goldsworthy serving as Executive Producers for ABC TV and David Ogilvy as Executive Producer for Clandestine Beyond.