Banijayhas added to its UK scripted roster with the acquisiton ofHelpandThe BuccaneersproducerThe Forge.
The deal includes a first-look agreement with distributor Banijay Rights.
The Forge previously had a similar deal in place with All3Media International but it ran down several years ago.
Stephen Graham and Jodie Comer in Channel 4’s ‘Help’Channel 4
Banijay UK CEOPatrick Hollandsaid he has been a massive admirer of The Forge since its inception.
Banijays UK scripted roster is now made up of 11 companies includingBroadchurchmaker Kudos andThe Rigindie Wild Mercury.
The Forge was advised by Tom Manwaring at Helion Partners.
