EXCLUSIVE:As we near TV trade confab MIPCOM, more high-profile deals are being struck off-cycle.
Canadian pubcasterCBChas acquired streaming rights to Australian comedyAustin.
CBC picked upJoan, theITVand CW jewel thief drama,in August.
Ben Miller and Sally Phillips in ‘Austin’CBC Gem
All six episodes will be made available on streamer ITVX after ep one has aired.
But then Austin, the neurodiverse son Julian never knew he had, unexpectedly shows up.
Could embracing this modern, blended family be Julians way out of cancellation?
And will Ingrid forgive him for being such a pompous jerk?
ITV Studiosshops the series internationally and struck the deal with CBC.
In the UK, theBBCacquired TV and streaming rights over the summer.
Anna Symon is the creator, with Richard Maxton the director.
Its inspired by the real-life story of Joan Hannington, who operated in the 1980s.
