Ten lines up Jamie Oliver fare

MIPCOM: Australia’s Network Ten has taken exclusive first-run rights to all new and forthcoming Jamie Oliver content as part of a deal with FremantleMedia International.

The multi-year pact also extends the free-to-air channel’s agreement for titles from the UK chef’s back-catalogue.

Ten is currently airing new series Jamie’s Comfort Foods (6×60’), produced by Oliver’s Fresh One Productions.

Beverley McGarvey, Ten’s chief programming officer, said: “All of his franchises are extremely popular with Australian audiences and we are thrilled that they will continue to play such an integral role in Ten’s programme schedule.”