GoKawiilApple TV to stream BBC hit comedy Small Prophets starting October 7
Apple TV is licensing Small Prophets, a British comedy that debuted on the BBC earlier this year, for global streaming. The series, created by Mackenzie Crook and holding a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score, premieres October 7 with two episodes, followed by weekly releases through November 4. UK viewers, however, won't get access until 2027.
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Licensing an existing show rather than producing an original is unusual for Apple TV, which suggests the streamer may be looking to fill its lineup with proven, critically acclaimed content rather than relying solely on costly originals. The delayed UK release could reflect existing broadcast rights tied to the BBC's original airing.
- Small Prophets, a BBC hit with a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score, joins Apple TV's lineup on October 7.
- Apple licensed the show rather than producing it, a rare move for the platform.
- UK audiences won't be able to stream it on Apple TV until 2027.
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