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British Drama 'Coldwater' Heads to Canada in Landmark Deal
27 Oct
Summary
- Bell Media acquires British drama 'Coldwater' starring Andrew Lincoln
- ITV Studios deal also includes 'What it Feels Like for a Girl' and 'The Gathering'
- New seasons of 'Love Island All Stars', 'The Voice', and 'Hell's Kitchen' also secured
On October 27, 2025, Bell Media announced a significant content deal with ITV Studios that will bring several high-profile titles to Canadian audiences. The centerpiece of the agreement is the acquisition of the British drama 'Coldwater', starring Andrew Lincoln of 'The Walking Dead' fame. In the series, Lincoln portrays a repressed man who moves to a remote Scottish village and forms an unlikely friendship with his neighbor, played by Ewen Bremner.
In addition to 'Coldwater', Bell Media has also secured the rights to the Paris Lees adaptation 'What it Feels Like for a Girl' and the thriller 'The Gathering' for its streaming platform Crave and the CTV network. The deal also includes new seasons of popular unscripted shows such as 'Love Island All Stars', 'The Voice', and 'Hell's Kitchen'.
Katie Buchanan, EVP Americas Global Partnerships at ITV Studios, expressed excitement about the continued partnership with Bell Media, stating that the "standout mix of scripted and non-scripted titles" will become "some of the most talked-about shows" on their platforms.
