{
  "id": 3971959,
  "title": "BBC hit 'Small Prophets' bought by Apple TV in rare UK comedy deal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/bbc-hit-small-prophets-bought-by-apple-tv-in-rare-uk-comedy-deal",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-28T13:48:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "AppleInsider",
    "slug": "appleinsider",
    "url": "https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/28/bbc-hit-small-prophets-bought-by-apple-tv-in-rare-uk-comedy-deal"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "BBC's critically-acclaimed comedy series Small Prophets has been acquired by Apple TV in a rare UK comedy deal. This acquisition marks the first time Apple TV has purchased an existing library of programs, typically only acquiring individual titles like its Oscar-winning CODA. The series, starring Pearce Quigley as a man on a quest for his missing partner, will be shown worldwide on Apple TV first, despite being a hit in the UK. This move highlights Apple TV's growing interest in acquiring whole series rather than just standalone titles.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}